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American Express Raises Revenue Outlook
American Express boosts revenue growth forecast to 10% after strong spending trends.
In brief
American Express boosts revenue growth forecast to 10% after strong spending trends. American Express raised its 2026 revenue outlook to 10% growth amid strong card spending, international expansion, and younger customer adoption. Originally reported by Yahoo Finance.
American Express Revenue Outlook
American Express raised its 2026 revenue-growth outlook to 10% after strong first-half trends.
“10% foreign-exchange-adjusted revenue growth”
First-Half Performance
Card fees grew 16% year to date with mid-teens EPS and double-digit net interest income growth.
“16% card-fee growth”
Customer Growth
Millennials and Gen Z make up 65% of new accounts with stable credit metrics.
“65% new accounts”
International Expansion
International billings grew 50% over three years with 26% of billed business.
“50% international billings growth”
Product Innovation
Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card outperformed expectations in commercial payments.
“Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Card”
Credit Trends
Millennial and Gen Z delinquency rates are 40% below industry averages for older cohorts.
“40% below industry delinquency rates”
Future Focus
Company directs performance toward customer acquisition and technology development.
“directing better-than-expected performance toward customer acquisition”
What's Next
American Express targets 10% revenue growth and mid-teens EPS through product innovation and share repurchases.
“10% revenue growth and mid-teens eps”
The one thing
American Express raised its 2026 revenue outlook to 10% growth amid strong card spending, international expansion, and younger customer adoption.
