American Express Shares Jump 6% After Record Revenue and Raised Full-Year Outlook

Core Insights - American Express Co. reported third-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, leading to a 6% increase in share price during intra-day trading [1] - The company raised its full-year guidance, projecting revenue growth of 9% to 10% and earnings per share of $15.20 to $15.50 for 2025 [3] Financial Performance - Revenue for the third quarter rose 11% year-over-year to a record $18.43 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $18.05 billion [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) reached $4.14, exceeding the forecast of $3.99 [1] - Net income increased 16% to $2.9 billion compared to $2.5 billion a year ago, with EPS rising 19% from $3.49 in the prior-year period [2] Customer Engagement and Spending - Strong card member spending contributed to performance, climbing 9%, or 8% on an FX-adjusted basis [2] - Management highlighted strong customer engagement and continued momentum in premium card spending as key factors driving results [3] Credit Quality - Credit quality remained solid, with provisions for credit losses decreasing to $1.3 billion from $1.4 billion a year earlier [2] - The net write-off rate held steady at 1.9% [2]