Net Income

Preferred stock dividends

American Express Preferred stock dividends remained flat by 0.0% to $14.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $14.00M to $14.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionNet Income
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate a larger portion of earnings is committed to preferred equity holders.

Detailed definition

These are the dividend payments made to holders of preferred stock, which must be paid before any dividends are distribu...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with complex capital structures; less relevant for companies with only common equity.

Metric ID: preferred_dividends

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$14.00M$15.00M$14.00M$14.00M$15.00M$14.00M$14.00M$15.00M$15.00M$14.00M$15.00M$14.00M$14.00M
QoQ Change+7.1%-6.7%+0.0%+7.1%-6.7%+0.0%+7.1%+0.0%-6.7%+7.1%-6.7%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+7.1%+0.0%+0.0%-6.7%+0.0%
Range$14.00M$15.00M
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Express's preferred stock dividends?
American Express (AXP) reported preferred stock dividends of $14.00M in Q1 2026.
How has American Express's preferred stock dividends changed year-over-year?
American Express's preferred stock dividends decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $14.00M to $14.00M.
What does preferred stock dividends mean?
Fixed dividend payments made to preferred shareholders before common stock earnings are calculated.