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    Latest price
    $349.63
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    Metric20202021202220232024
    Revenue$21,974$27,716$34,219$37,218$38,825
    Gross Profit-$5,087-$5,394-$6,876-$7,861-$9,044
    Operating Income$4,296$10,689$9,585$10,513$12,895
    Net Income$3,135$8,060$7,514$8,374$10,129
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    Commentary on AMERICAN EXPRESS CO Performance

    Over the five-year period, American Express showed a robust revenue expansion from US$21,974 million in 2020 to US$38,825 million in 2024, indicating overall top-line growth amid evolving market conditions. However, the reported gross profit figures remain negative throughout the period (from –US$5,087 million in 2020 to –US$9,044 million in 2024), suggesting that cost of revenue pressures or accounting adjustments have not been fully offset by revenue increases. Despite this, operating income has shown a strong upward trajectory—from US$4,296 million in 2020 to US$12,895 million in 2024—with a particularly remarkable surge between 2020 and 2021 (more than a 100% increase). This jump may reflect operational improvements and an accelerated recovery post-pandemic that enabled better management of expenses and efficiencies. Net income trends echo this positive performance, growing from US$3,135 million in 2020 to US$10,129 million in 2024. The significant year-over-year improvement between 2020 and 2021 (exceeding a 150% increase) underscores effective strategic measures that boosted profitability amid a recovering economic environment. A temporary dip in operating income in 2022 may point to short-term operational challenges or market adjustments, but subsequent recovery in 2023 and continued strength in 2024 signal a resilient turnaround. Overall, despite challenges reflected in the persistent negative gross profit, American Express’s steady revenue growth and significant improvements in operating and net income suggest robust financial health and a sustainable business model within a competitive financial services industry.

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