Non-Current Liabilities

Carrying Amount of Hedged Term Debt

American Express Carrying Amount of Hedged Term Debt increased by 7.0% to $39.60B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 70.0%, from $23.30B to $39.60B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Carrying Amount of Hedged Term Debt shows an upward trend with a 68.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher reliance on hedged debt instruments, often used to lock in favorable interest rates or manage currency volatility.

Detailed definition

This represents the book value of long-term debt instruments that have been designated as hedged items in a formal hedgi...

Peer comparison

Common among large-cap multinational corporations with significant international debt and interest rate risk management programs.

Metric ID: carrying_amount_hedged_term_debt

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$7.80B$6.30B$4.40B$9.20B$11.70B$13.30B$17.00B$20.00B$18.90B$23.30B$30.50B$36.30B$37.00B$39.60B
QoQ Change-19.2%-30.2%+109.1%+27.2%+13.7%+27.8%+17.6%-5.5%+23.3%+30.9%+19.0%+1.9%+7.0%
YoY Change+50.0%+111.1%+286.4%+117.4%+61.5%+75.2%+79.4%+81.5%+95.8%+70.0%
Range$4.40B$39.60B
CAGR+64.9%
Avg YoY Growth+102.8%
Median YoY Growth+80.5%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Express's carrying amount of hedged term debt?
American Express (AXP) reported carrying amount of hedged term debt of $39.60B in Q1 2026.
How has American Express's carrying amount of hedged term debt changed year-over-year?
American Express's carrying amount of hedged term debt increased by 70.0% year-over-year, from $23.30B to $39.60B.
What is the long-term trend for American Express's carrying amount of hedged term debt?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), American Express's carrying amount of hedged term debt has grown at a 68.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.80B to $37.00B.
What does carrying amount of hedged term debt mean?
The current book value of long-term debt that is protected against market risks through financial hedging contracts.