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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, American Express Company has delivered an average annual return of 17.4%. The stock peaked in 2009 with a massive +117.0% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2008 (-63.2%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 14 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+17.4%
Win Rate
70%
14W - 6L
Best
+117.0%
2009
Worst
-63.2%
2008
Performance Consistency
About American Express Company
Visit Website ↗American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Its major products and services include charge and credit cards, banking products, and travel-related services.
Key Business Segments
U.S. Consumer Services
Provides a variety of cards and services to consumers in the United States.
Commercial Services
Provides payment and expense management solutions to small and medium enterprises and large corporations.
International Card Services
Provides a variety of cards and services to consumers and businesses outside of the United States.
Global Merchant and Network Services
Operates the global merchant network and provides services to merchants who accept American Express cards.
Key Innovations
- ✓Introduced the American Express Money Order, a precursor to modern money transfers.
- ✓Launched the American Express Travelers Cheque, revolutionizing travel payments.
- ✓Pioneered the charge card concept, offering a premium payment solution.
Historical Milestones
American Express is founded as a freight forwarding company.
The company introduces the American Express Travelers Cheque.
American Express issues its first paper charge card.
American Express converts to a bank holding company during the financial crisis.