GMNS — Salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses
American Express GMNS — Salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses decreased by 18.2% to $514.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.8%, from $468.00M to $514.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), GMNS — Salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses shows an upward trend with a 3.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease relative to revenue suggests improved operational efficiency, while an increase may indicate scaling or rising labor costs.
Detailed definition
This metric aggregates the personnel-related costs, including salaries, benefits, and general administrative expenses re...
Peer comparison
Comparable to SG&A or operating expense line items at peer financial institutions.
axp_segment_gmns_salaries_and_employee_benefits_and_other_operating_expensesHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $475.75M | $475.75M | $475.75M | $475.75M | $514.50M | $514.50M | $514.50M | $514.50M | $495.00M | -$58.00M | $465.00M | $583.00M | $468.00M | $490.00M | $524.00M | $628.00M | $514.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +8.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -3.8% | -111.7% | +901.7% | +25.4% | -19.7% | +4.7% | +6.9% | +19.8% | -18.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +8.1% | +8.1% | +8.1% | +8.1% | -3.8% | -111.3% | -9.6% | +13.3% | -5.5% | +944.8% | +12.7% | +7.7% | +9.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Express's gmns — salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses?
- American Express (AXP) reported gmns — salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses of $514.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has American Express's gmns — salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses changed year-over-year?
- American Express's gmns — salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses increased by 9.8% year-over-year, from $468.00M to $514.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for American Express's gmns — salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), American Express's gmns — salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses has grown at a 3.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.90B to $2.11B.
- What does gmns — salaries and employee benefits and other operating expenses mean?
- Total personnel and general operating costs for the merchant and network segment.