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Berkshire's American Express Dividend Win
Berkshire Hathaway earned $479 million in dividends from American Express despite buying shares for $1.3 billion.
In brief
Berkshire Hathaway earned $479 million in dividends from American Express despite buying shares for $1.3 billion. Berkshire Hathaway collected $479 million in dividends from American Express in 2025 after purchasing shares for $1.3 billion. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Berkshire Hathaway's Leadership Shift
Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's CEO, took over after Warren Buffett retired.
American Express Background
American Express has grown into a financial services company with payment cards, banking, and travel services.
Berkshire's American Express Stake
Berkshire bought American Express shares for $1.3 billion in 1995, owning 22% by 2025.
Dividend Performance
Berkshire collected $479 million in dividends from American Express in 2025, covering the cost in three years.
Dividend Growth
American Express increased its dividend from $1.22 in 2016 to $3.54 per share in 2025.
Investment Strategy
Investors can apply Berkshire's long-term dividend strategy to growing companies.
The main idea
Berkshire Hathaway collected $479 million in dividends from American Express in 2025 after purchasing shares for $1.3 billion.
