The chart below shows how AXP performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AXP sees a -3.10% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.18% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.46%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record Revenue Growth: Earnings per share in Q3 were $3.49, with revenues of $16.6 billion, marking an 8% increase year-over-year and the 10th consecutive quarter of record revenues.
EPS Guidance Increase: Full year EPS guidance raised to between $13.75 and $14.05, up from $13.30 to $13.80, reflecting strong earnings generation and performance to date.
Card Fees Revenue Growth: Card fees revenue grew by 18% this quarter, driven by the successful product refresh strategy and strong customer engagement.
Loan and Receivables Growth: Total loans and card member receivables grew by 10% year-over-year, with loan growth at 15% this quarter, supported by enhanced lending capabilities.
Shareholder Capital Return: Capital return to shareholders reached $2.4 billion, including $1.9 billion in share repurchases, the highest level in the past two years.
Negative
Earnings Guidance Increase: Earnings per share guidance raised to $13.75-$14.05, indicating a reliance on strong performance despite a stable spending environment, which has been consistently around 6% for the past year.
Operating Expenses vs. Revenue Growth: Total operating expenses increased by 5% year-over-year, while revenue growth was only 8%, indicating a potential strain on margins as expenses grow faster than revenues.
Discount Revenue Challenges: Discount revenue growth was only 4%, lagging behind the overall bill business growth, suggesting challenges in maintaining pricing power in a competitive environment.
Negative Organic Spend Trends: Organic spend among small businesses has turned negative, reflecting broader economic challenges and potentially impacting future revenue growth.
Member Spending Trends: The average spend per member has only increased by 2%, indicating that while new customer acquisition is strong, existing customer spending is not keeping pace.
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