Net Income
Net income applicable to common shareholders
American Express Net income applicable to common shareholders increased by 2.4% to $2.96B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.1%, from $2.57B to $2.96B. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionNet Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase directly benefits common shareholders and is a key driver for potential dividend growth and share price appreciation.
Detailed definition
This is the portion of net income that remains after preferred stock dividends have been paid, representing the earnings...
Peer comparison
Standard for any company with a capital structure that includes preferred equity.
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bac_net_income_applicable_to_common_shareholdersHistorical Data
13 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.09B | $1.95B | $1.87B | $1.80B | $2.16B | $2.44B | $2.42B | $3.00B | $2.49B | $2.57B | $2.87B | $2.89B | $2.96B |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.5% | -4.3% | -3.4% | +19.8% | +12.9% | -0.6% | +23.8% | -16.9% | +3.1% | +11.7% | +0.6% | +2.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -13.6% | +10.8% | +30.7% | +34.5% | +39.0% | +2.3% | +6.1% | -4.3% | +15.9% | +15.1% |
Range$1.80B – $3.00B
CAGR+12.4%
Avg YoY Growth+13.6%
Median YoY Growth+12.9%
Current Streak4 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Express's net income applicable to common shareholders?
- American Express (AXP) reported net income applicable to common shareholders of $2.96B in Q1 2026.
- How has American Express's net income applicable to common shareholders changed year-over-year?
- American Express's net income applicable to common shareholders increased by 15.1% year-over-year, from $2.57B to $2.96B.
- What does net income applicable to common shareholders mean?
- The profit available to common shareholders after preferred dividends are subtracted from net income.