AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) Return on equity 2016–2025
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
32.4%FY2025 · since FY2016: 26.2% → 32.4%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 32.4% | -1.1 pp |
| FY2024 | 33.5% | +3.6 pp |
| FY2023 | 29.8% | -0.6 pp |
| FY2022 | 30.4% | -5.9 pp |
| FY2021 | 36.3% | +22.7 pp |
| FY2020 | 13.6% | -15.7 pp |
| FY2019 | 29.3% | -1.8 pp |
| FY2018 | 31.0% | +16.0 pp |
| FY2017 | 15.0% | -11.1 pp |
| FY2016 | 26.2% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice