American Express Q2 FY26 EPS rises 11% to $4.53; revenue climbs 10% to $19.64 billion

• American Express Q2 2026 EPS rose 11% to $4.53; revenue net of interest expense climbed 10% to $19.64 billion.
• Pretax income increased 15% to $4.07 billion; net income rose 8% to $3.11 billion.
• Discount revenue grew 9% to $10.16 billion; net card fees jumped 15% to $2.86 billion on premium card portfolio growth.
• Total billed business increased 9%; 30+ days past due edged down 0.1 percentage point to 1.2%.
• Raised full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance to 10%; reaffirmed EPS outlook of $17.30-$17.90, flagged higher investments and a proposed TheFork acquisition.

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