Insider at American Express (NYSE: AXP) files Rule 144 share sale notice

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

An affiliate of American Express Company (AXP) has filed a Rule 144 notice covering the proposed sale of 12,737 common shares. The shares are to be sold through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services, with an aggregate market value listed as 4,597,904.16, and an approximate sale date of 02/09/2026 on the NYSE.

The securities were acquired as restricted stock vesting under a registered plan, with 196 shares vesting on 08/11/2025 and 12,541 shares vesting on 02/01/2026. The form indicates these awards were acquired from the issuer and paid as equity compensation rather than for cash.

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK
Filer CCC
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

Phone

Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

Relationship to Issuer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services 1 New York Plaza 8th Floor New York NY 10004	12737	4597904.16	686614005	02/09/2026	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	08/11/2025	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			196	08/11/2025	Not Applicable
Common	02/01/2026	Restricted stock vesting under a registered plan	Issuer			12541	02/01/2026	Not Applicable

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Nothing to Report

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

Signature

ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

How many American Express (AXP) shares are covered by this Form 144?

The Form 144 notice covers a proposed sale of 12,737 American Express common shares. These shares come from restricted stock that vested under a registered equity plan on two dates, combining 196 shares from 08/11/2025 and 12,541 shares from 02/01/2026.

What is the aggregate market value of the AXP shares in this Form 144?

The covered shares have an aggregate market value listed as 4,597,904.16. This figure reflects the total market value of the 12,737 American Express common shares referenced in the filing at the time of calculation, based on prevailing market prices.

Which broker is handling the proposed American Express (AXP) Rule 144 sale?

The proposed sale is to be executed through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services. The broker’s office is listed at 1 New York Plaza, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10004, and the intended trading venue is the NYSE.

When is the approximate sale date for the AXP shares in this Form 144?

The approximate date of sale stated is 02/09/2026. This date reflects when the filer expects to begin selling the 12,737 American Express common shares on the NYSE, as permitted under Rule 144 resale conditions.

How were the American Express (AXP) shares in this Form 144 acquired?

The shares were acquired through restricted stock vesting under a registered plan. The filing lists 196 shares vesting on 08/11/2025 and 12,541 shares vesting on 02/01/2026, all from the issuer as equity compensation, with no separate cash consideration noted.

Does this AXP Form 144 involve gifts or prior three-month sales?

The acquisition entries for the American Express shares show no indication of a gift, and the payment is marked “Not Applicable” for both vesting events. The section for securities sold during the past three months contains no populated data in the provided excerpt.