Current Assets

Available-for-Sale Debt Securities - Amortized Cost (Due Within One Year)

American Express Available-for-Sale Debt Securities - Amortized Cost (Due Within One Year) decreased by 20.8% to $902.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.6%, from $862.00M to $902.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong short-term liquidity, while lower levels might suggest a reliance on other funding sources or a strategy to reinvest in longer-term assets.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities that are scheduled to mature within one ye...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all financial institutions to demonstrate short-term solvency and cash flow management.

Metric ID: afs_debt_securities_amortized_cost_1y

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.73B$3.79B$2.80B$1.83B$814.00M$867.00M$862.00M$989.00M$1.14B$902.00M
QoQ Change+39.1%-26.1%-34.7%-55.6%+6.5%-0.6%+14.7%+15.2%-20.8%
YoY Change-32.8%-78.5%-69.1%-52.9%+21.5%+31.4%+4.6%
Range$814.00M$3.79B
CAGR-38.8%
Avg YoY Growth-25.1%
Median YoY Growth-32.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Express's available-for-sale debt securities - amortized cost (due within one year)?
American Express (AXP) reported available-for-sale debt securities - amortized cost (due within one year) of $902.00M in Q1 2026.
How has American Express's available-for-sale debt securities - amortized cost (due within one year) changed year-over-year?
American Express's available-for-sale debt securities - amortized cost (due within one year) increased by 4.6% year-over-year, from $862.00M to $902.00M.
What does available-for-sale debt securities - amortized cost (due within one year) mean?
The value of debt investments that will mature and provide cash within the next twelve months.