Amex Posts Record Q2 Revenue as S&P 500 Standing Continues to Shine
American Express (NYSE) has reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, with revenue reaching US$19.64 billion and diluted Earnings Per Share increasing to US$4.53.
The company's operating model is built around a closed-loop payments network, card products, and direct relationships with both card members and merchants.
Card-member spending is a major indicator for the company, with billed business reaching US$455.8 billion, up nine percent year over year on an exchange-rate-adjusted basis.