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American Express Surges with 6% Profit Boost, Exceeds Expectations

4/17/2025

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American Express achieved a 6% profit increase, reaching $2.58 billion in Q1, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
Premium customers maintained spending levels despite tariff concerns from President Trump.
CEO Stephen Squeri highlighted robust card member spending and high customer retention rates.
Provisions for credit losses fell to $1.2 billion, while revenue grew by 7% to $17 billion.
The company projects revenue growth of 8-10% by 2025.

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Story summary

American Express achieved a 6% profit increase, reaching $2.58 billion in Q1, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
Premium customers maintained spending levels despite tariff concerns from President Trump.
CEO Stephen Squeri highlighted robust card member spending and high customer retention rates.
Provisions for credit losses fell to $1.2 billion, while revenue grew by 7% to $17 billion.
The company projects revenue growth of 8-10% by 2025.