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American Express Reports 12% Profit Jump Amid Strong Holiday Spending
Jan 24, 2025

American Express Reports 12% Profit Jump Amid Strong Holiday Spending

Reuters reported that American Express experienced a 12% increase in fourth-quarter profit, driven by robust consumer spending during the holiday season on travel and online shopping. Amidst a declining rate environment, American Express managed to maintain spending volumes, showcasing resilience in challenging economic conditions.

The New York-based company, largely serving affluent individuals, saw billed business rise by 8% to $408.4 billion during the fourth quarter. This was indicative of a growing trend seen on platforms like IndexBox, highlighting the surge in consumer spending across various sectors. American Express's profit for the quarter ending December 31 increased to $2.17 billion, or $3.04 per share, compared to $1.93 billion, or $2.62 per share, the previous year.

Reflecting on the year's end, CEO Stephen Squeri stated, "We exited the year with increased momentum, with billings growth accelerating to 8% in the fourth quarter, driven by stronger spending from our consumer and commercial customers during the holiday season."

The company's revenue rose by 9% to reach $17.18 billion, further supported by a decline in provisions for credit losses, which decreased to $1.3 billion from $1.4 billion a year earlier. This trend aligns with broader economic data suggesting consumer confidence and spending capabilities remaining high, especially among affluent consumers who are less impacted by inflation and elevated borrowing costs.

Looking ahead, American Express anticipates earnings per share in 2025 to range between $15 and $15.50, surpassing analyst expectations of $15.23. Additionally, the company forecasts revenue growth between 8% and 10%, compared to Street estimates of 8.1%. Such optimistic projections reflect the company's robust performance and strategic positioning in the financial services sector.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

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    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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    • France
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    • India
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    • Republic of Korea
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    • Portugal
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    • Algeria
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    • Peru
    • Romania
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  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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