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Common stock, shares issued (in shares)

American Express Common stock, shares issued (in shares) decreased by 0.6% to $682.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.7%, from $701.00M to $682.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Common stock, shares issued (in shares) shows relatively stable performance with a -2.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

Increases indicate equity financing or stock-based compensation, while decreases result from share buybacks.

Detailed definition

This represents the total number of shares that the company has distributed to shareholders. It includes both shares cur...

Peer comparison

Used to calculate earnings per share and evaluate dilution trends compared to industry peers.

Metric ID: other_common_stock_shares_issued

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$743.00M$743.00M$736.00M$729.00M$723.00M$719.00M$712.00M$704.00M$702.00M$701.00M$696.00M$689.00M$686.00M$682.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%-0.9%-1.0%-0.8%-0.6%-1.0%-1.1%-0.3%-0.1%-0.7%-1.0%-0.4%-0.6%
YoY Change-2.7%-3.2%-3.3%-3.4%-2.9%-2.5%-2.2%-2.1%-2.3%-2.7%
Range$682.00M$743.00M
CAGR-2.6%
Avg YoY Growth-2.7%
Median YoY Growth-2.7%
Current Streak12 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Express's common stock, shares issued (in shares)?
American Express (AXP) reported common stock, shares issued (in shares) of $682.00M in Q1 2026.
How has American Express's common stock, shares issued (in shares) changed year-over-year?
American Express's common stock, shares issued (in shares) decreased by 2.7% year-over-year, from $701.00M to $682.00M.
What is the long-term trend for American Express's common stock, shares issued (in shares)?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), American Express's common stock, shares issued (in shares) has grown at a -2.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $743.00M to $686.00M.
What does common stock, shares issued (in shares) mean?
The total number of shares the company has created and distributed to investors.