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flag American Express posted a 13% profit rise in Q4 2025, driven by affluent spending and a shift to premium products.

flag American Express reported a 13% profit increase in Q4 2025, earning $2.46 billion or $3.53 per share, driven by strong spending from affluent customers on luxury goods, dining, and travel. flag Total cardmember spending reached $506.2 billion, up from $464 billion, with average spending per cardmember at $6,696. flag Despite raising the Platinum Card annual fee to $895 and adding benefits, the company attracted new customers, including Gen-Z and Millennials, who now collectively spend more than Gen-X. flag Credit card loans rose to $213 billion. flag The company raised its 2026 earnings forecast to $17.30–$17.90 per share, increased its quarterly dividend by 16% to $0.95, and cited a strategic shift toward premium products as key to its performance.

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