AXP · Earnings call · 2026Q3T · Full report

Restructuring and Headcount

AMERICAN EXPRESS CO · 2026-10-23 · Importance 46 · Surprise 42 · In source text

American Express recorded a $336 million restructuring charge in Q3, equivalent to $0.37 per share. The restructuring is expected to eliminate approximately 5% of positions globally. Management said the program is intended to streamline organizations, reduce layers, speed decision-making, and create capacity for investment in business priorities.

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operating_incomenegativerealized-3.0%American Express recorded a $336 million Q3 restructuring charge, expected to eliminate approximately 5% of positions globally.