Every Form 4 that American Express Company (AXP) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow AXP and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full AXP filings page.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP) reported that Chief Colleague Experience Officer Monique Herena sold 8,811 shares of common stock on 2026-08-18 in a sale classified as an open market or private transaction. The weighted average sale price was $337.41 per share, based on multiple trades between $337.29 and $337.65. Following this transaction, Herena directly holds 12,444.723 shares of American Express common stock, which includes shares acquired through dividend reinvestment.
Young Christopher David reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director Christopher David Young reported a compensation-related award of 119.746 Share Equivalent Units on common stock, each reflecting the value of one common share. These units were granted under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, carry a reference price of $334.04 per unit, and will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends. The units are convertible immediately upon termination of service and have no expiration date. Following this award, Young holds a total of 20,991.920 Share Equivalent Units linked to American Express common stock.
WARDELL LISA W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
American Express director Lisa W. Wardell received 112.262 Share Equivalent Units as a grant, each reflecting the value of one common share. The units were credited at a reference price of $334.04 per unit under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
Following this award, she holds a total of 10,425.420 Share Equivalent Units. These units are payable in cash after her service as a director ends, are immediately convertible upon termination of service, and have no expiration date. Some units also reflect dividend reinvestment features of director plans.
American Express Co director Noel R. Wallace reported a compensation-related award of derivative securities tied to the company’s common stock. On June 30, 2026, he acquired 108.520 Share Equivalent Units, each reflecting the value of one common share at a reference price of $334.040 per unit.
The units were granted under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends, and are convertible immediately upon termination of service with no expiration date. Following this award, Wallace holds a total of 972.184 Share Equivalent Units, including amounts accumulated through a dividend reinvestment feature.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director Charles E. Phillips Jr. reported a compensation-related award of share equivalent units tied to the company’s common stock. He acquired 56.131 Share Equivalent Units at a reference value of $334.0400 per unit under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, with each unit reflecting one common share and settling in cash after his board service ends. Following this grant, he holds a total of 10,501.273 Share Equivalent Units, which convert into cash based on the value of American Express common stock upon termination of service as a director.
American Express director Deborah P. Majoras reported a compensation-related award of share-based units. She acquired 54.260 Share Equivalent Units on June 30, 2026 at a reference price of $334.0400 per unit, bringing her total holdings to 5,126.258 Share Equivalent Units.
Each Share Equivalent Unit reflects the value of one American Express common share and is tied to the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. These units will be settled in cash after she terminates service as a director and are immediately convertible upon termination, with no expiration date.
American Express director John Joseph Brennan reported a routine compensation grant of cash-settled share units. He acquired 198.33 Share Equivalent Units tied to American Express common stock at a reference value of $334.04 per unit under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each unit mirrors one common share in value and will be settled in cash after his board service ends, bringing his total reported Share Equivalent Units to 29,489.108.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director Thomas J. Baltimore Jr. received 108.520 Share Equivalent Units as a compensation award. Each unit tracks the value of one common share and is linked to a reference price of $334.0400 per unit.
These units were acquired under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, include amounts from a dividend reinvestment feature, and will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends. Following this grant, he holds a total of 10,384.230 Share Equivalent Units.
American Express director Michael J. Angelakis reported a compensation-related grant of share-based units rather than an open-market trade. On this Form 4, he received 54.260 Share Equivalent Units tied to American Express common stock, bringing his total to 1,907.889 units.
Each Share Equivalent Unit reflects the value of one common share and was acquired under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. These units will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends and are convertible upon termination of service, with no stated expiration date.
American Express Company Chief Partner Officer Glenda G. McNeal sold 7,033 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale on June 15, 2026 was executed at a weighted average price of $339.36 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $339.11 to $339.53.
Following this sale, McNeal directly holds 9,715.139 shares of American Express common stock. The reported holdings include shares that were previously acquired through dividend reinvestment.
Young Christopher David reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
American Express director Christopher David Young received a grant of 742.115 Share Equivalent Units, each tied to the value of one common share. These units were issued under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends, bringing his total Share Equivalent Units to 20,811.843.
WARDELL LISA W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director Lisa W. Wardell received a grant of 742.115 Share Equivalent Units tied to common stock. Each unit reflects the value of one common share and was awarded under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan as compensation, not an open-market transaction.
Following this award, Wardell holds a total of 10,284.474 Share Equivalent Units. These units will be settled in cash after her termination of service as a director, are immediately convertible upon termination, and have no expiration date, making them a long-term deferred cash-based incentive.
American Express director Noel R. Wallace received a grant of 742.115 Share Equivalent Units on May 5, 2026. Each Share Equivalent Unit reflects the value of one common share and is tied to the company’s stock performance.
The units were acquired under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and will be settled in cash after Wallace’s service as a director ends. Following this award, Wallace holds a total of 863.300 Share Equivalent Units, making this a routine, compensation-related, non-market transaction.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director Randal K. Quarles received a compensation award tied to the company’s stock value. On this Form 4, he acquired 742.115 Share Equivalent Units, each reflecting the value of one common share. These units were granted under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and carry no purchase price.
The Share Equivalent Units will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends and are immediately convertible at that time with no expiration date. Following this award, his reported balance in these units is 742.115, highlighting a routine, cash-settled deferred compensation grant rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
Pike Lynn Ann reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
American Express director Lynn Ann Pike received a grant of 742.115 Share Equivalent Units tied to the company’s common stock. Each unit reflects the value of one common share and was awarded under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan as compensation rather than an open-market trade.
Following this grant, Pike holds a total of 9,256.498 Share Equivalent Units, which will be settled in cash after her service as a director ends. The units are convertible upon termination of service and have no expiration date, and additional units can accrue through a dividend reinvestment feature.
PHILLIPS JR CHARLES E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
American Express director Charles E. Phillips Jr. received an award of 742.115 Share Equivalent Units on May 5, 2026. Each unit reflects the value of one share of American Express common stock but will be settled in cash under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
The units become payable in cash after his service as a director ends and are immediately convertible upon termination of service, with no expiration date. Following this grant, Phillips holds a total of 10,416.062 Share Equivalent Units directly under the plan.
PARKHILL KAREN L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
American Express director Karen L. Parkhill received a grant of 742.115 Share Equivalent Units tied to the value of the company’s common stock. These units were granted under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and will be settled in cash after she leaves the board.
Following this award, Parkhill holds a total of 9,256.498 Share Equivalent Units. Each unit reflects the value of one common share and is convertible into a cash payment upon termination of service as a director, with no expiration date. The total includes units accumulated through a dividend reinvestment feature for directors.
Majoras Deborah P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
American Express director Deborah P. Majoras reported a compensation-related award of 742.115 Share Equivalent Units tied to American Express common stock. These units were credited under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and will be settled in cash after her service on the board ends.
Following this award, she holds a total of 5,059.021 Share Equivalent Units. Each unit reflects the value of one common share and becomes payable upon termination of service as a director, with no stated expiration date. This is a non‑market, cash‑settled deferred compensation grant.
American Express director Theodore Leonsis received a compensation award of 742.115 Share Equivalent Units tied to common stock. Each unit reflects the value of one common share and was granted at a stated price of 0.0000 per unit as part of director compensation plans.
The units were acquired under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and similar programs, and will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends. Following this grant and related dividend reinvestment features, Leonsis now holds a total of 42,761.667 Share Equivalent Units linked to American Express common stock.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director John Joseph Brennan received a routine equity-based compensation award. On May 5, 2026, he acquired 742.115 Share Equivalent Units linked to American Express common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per unit.
Each Share Equivalent Unit reflects the value of one common share but will be settled in cash, not stock, under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. The units become payable and are convertible into a cash amount based on the share value after his termination of service as a director and have no expiration date. Following this grant, his deferred balance increased to 29,205.217 Share Equivalent Units.
American Express director Thomas J. Baltimore Jr. received a grant of deferred compensation in the form of share equivalent units. He acquired 742.115 share equivalent units on May 5, 2026, bringing his reported balance in this instrument to 10,247.138 units.
Each share equivalent unit tracks the value of one common share but will be settled in cash rather than stock under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. The units are payable and convertible into a cash amount based on the share value after his service as a director ends and have no expiration date.
Angelakis Michael J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director Michael J. Angelakis received a compensation award of Share Equivalent Units. On the stated date, he was granted 742.115 Share Equivalent Units, bringing his total to 1,850.298 units. Each unit reflects the value of one common share but will be settled in cash, not stock.
The award was made under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, with some units also coming from a dividend reinvestment feature and a prior share unit plan for directors. These units become payable in cash after his service as a director ends and are described as convertible at that time with no expiration date.
Wallace Noel R. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
American Express director Wallace Noel R. reported receiving 121.185 Share Equivalent Units tied to the value of American Express common stock at a reference price of $299.13 per unit. These units were granted under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan as non-cash compensation.
Each Share Equivalent Unit mirrors one common share in value but will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends. The units are described as convertible immediately upon termination of service and have no expiration date, highlighting that this is a deferred, cash-settled award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
Young Christopher David reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director Christopher David Young received an award of 133.721 Share Equivalent Units on the company’s deferred compensation plan, reflecting the value of common shares at $299.13 per unit. These units are cash-settled after his service as a director ends and have no expiration date.
Each Share Equivalent Unit mirrors the value of one share of common stock but does not represent actual stock ownership. Following this grant and prior accruals, including dividend reinvestments, Young holds a total of 20,069.728 Share Equivalent Units under the plan.
American Express director Lisa W. Wardell received a grant of share equivalent units tied to the company’s common stock as part of director compensation. She acquired 125.364 share equivalent units on March 31, 2026 at a reference value of $299.13 per unit, bringing her total direct holdings in these units to 9,542.359.
Each share equivalent unit reflects the value of one common share but will be settled in cash, not stock, after her service as a director ends. The units are issued under the company’s Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan and related director plans and are immediately convertible upon termination of service with no expiration date.
VASELLA DANIEL reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director Daniel Vasella received a grant of 108.926 Share Equivalent Units on March 31, 2026 under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan at a reference value of $299.13 per unit. Each unit reflects the value of one common share and will be settled in cash after his board service ends.
The Share Equivalent Units are convertible upon termination of service with no expiration date. Following this award, Vasella holds a total of 46,066.711 Share Equivalent Units linked to American Express common stock value, including units accumulated through a dividend reinvestment feature.
Director Charles E. Phillips Jr. acquired 62.682 Share Equivalent Units of American Express under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each unit reflects the value of one common share but will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends. Following this grant, he holds 9,673.947 Share Equivalent Units, which are convertible upon termination of service and have no expiration date.
Majoras Deborah P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
American Express director Deborah P. Majoras received a grant of 60.592 Share Equivalent Units on the company, each reflecting the value of one common share. These units were awarded at $299.13 per unit under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan as a form of cash-settled compensation.
Following this award, Majoras holds a total of 4,316.906 Share Equivalent Units. The units are credited now but will be settled in cash after her service as a director ends and are immediately convertible upon termination of service, with no expiration date.
American Express director John Joseph Brennan reported a grant of Share Equivalent Units linked to common stock. On this Form 4, he acquired 221.476 Share Equivalent Units at a reference value of $299.13 per unit, bringing his holdings to 28,463.102 Share Equivalent Units.
The units were acquired under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends, and each unit reflects the value of one common share. The units are convertible upon termination of service and have no expiration date, reflecting a compensation-related, non‑market transaction.
Baltimore Thomas J Jr reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
American Express director Thomas J. Baltimore Jr. received 121.185 Share Equivalent Units on March 31, 2026 as a grant under the company’s Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Each unit reflects the value of one common share but will be settled in cash after his board service ends.
Following this award, he holds a total of 9,505.023 Share Equivalent Units, which may also include units accumulated through a dividend reinvestment feature. These units are convertible immediately upon termination of service as a director and have no expiration date.
Angelakis Michael J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO director Michael J. Angelakis received a compensation-related award of 60.592 Share Equivalent Units on March 31, 2026. Each unit reflects the value of one common share and was priced at $299.13 for reporting purposes.
The units were granted under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, will be settled in cash after his service as a director ends, and are convertible at that time with no expiration date. Following this grant, Angelakis holds a total of 1,108.182 Share Equivalent Units, including amounts accumulated through a dividend reinvestment feature.
American Express Group President Raymond Joabar reported several small open-market trades in American Express common stock held indirectly through his spouse. The most recent transactions were sales of 24 shares at $309.85 and 16 shares at $301.27. After these sales, his spouse held 1,486.996 indirectly owned shares. Separate holding entries dated September 15, 2023 show 8,702.026 shares held directly and 253.68 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
American Express Company executive Jessica Lieberman Quinn, EVP - Controller, sold 3,032 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale occurred on March 6, 2026 at a weighted average price of $300.02 per share, with individual trades ranging from $300.01 to $300.05.
Following the sale, she directly holds 258 common shares. Indirect holdings include 540.650 shares attributed to her spouse and 0.910 shares through a Retirement Savings Plan account that uses unit accounting, so the deemed share count can vary with the plan’s pooled stock fund price.
American Express executive Raymond Joabar reported selling 14,000 shares of common stock in open-market transactions. On February 19, 2026, the Group President, Global Commercial Services, sold 2,835 shares at $338.98, 2,840 shares at $340.03, 4,977 shares at $341.14, and 3,348 shares at $341.95.
The reported prices are weighted averages for multiple trades within ranges from $338.46 to $342.36. After these sales, he held 8,702.026 shares directly, plus 1,486.996 shares indirectly through a spouse and 253.46 shares indirectly via a 401(k) plan.
American Express executive Howard Grosfield sold 8,134 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $346.73 per share. The sale occurred on February 12, 2026. Following the transaction, he directly owned 9,433.089 American Express shares and indirectly held 98.7 shares through the company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, which uses unit accounting tied to a pooled stock fund.
American Express Chief Information Officer Radhakrishnan Ravikumar reported selling American Express common stock in two open‑market transactions on February 9, 2026. He sold 8,362 shares at a weighted average price of $356.14 and 6,638 shares at a weighted average price of $357.13, with each trade executed across multiple prices within disclosed ranges. Following these sales, he directly beneficially owns 8,945.141 shares of American Express common stock.
American Express Chief Legal Officer Laureen Seeger reported a sale of company stock. On 02/09/2026, she sold 12,737 shares of American Express common stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $360.99 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $360.80 to $361.38.
After this transaction, Seeger beneficially owned 9,001.577 American Express common shares directly. The filing notes that detailed breakdowns of shares sold at each price in the range are available upon request from the company, its security holders, or the SEC staff.
American Express executive Denise Pickett, President, Enterprise Shared Services, reported a combination of option exercise and share sale. On February 5, 2026, she exercised 12,660 employee stock options at $173.61 per share, receiving the same number of American Express common shares.
That same day she sold 23,385 common shares at an average price of $356.91 per share. After these transactions, she directly owned 7,753.936 common shares, plus an additional 1,820 shares held indirectly through the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
American Express Group President, GMNS Anna Marrs reported an option exercise and share sale. On February 5, 2026, she exercised 14,992 employee stock options at an exercise price of $173.61 per share, acquiring the same number of common shares.
On the same date, she sold 27,425 shares of American Express common stock in open-market transactions at a weighted average price of $350.01 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $350 to $350.10. After these transactions, she directly owned 20,393.52 common shares of American Express.
American Express Chief Risk Officer Tabish Douglas reported equity award activity on February 1, 2026. He acquired 9,504 shares of common stock at no cost upon vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units granted in February 2023, after performance goals were met and employment continued.
To cover related taxes, 4,425 shares were surrendered at a price of $352.17 per share. After these transactions, Douglas beneficially owns 7,594 shares of American Express common stock directly and 103.5 shares indirectly through the company’s Retirement Savings Plan, which uses unit accounting.
American Express Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri reported multiple equity-related transactions dated February 1, 2026. He acquired 123,033 shares of common stock through the vesting of performance restricted stock units granted in February 2023, reflecting achievement of preset performance goals and continued employment.
To cover tax obligations from this vesting, 62,466 common shares were surrendered at $352.17 per share, leaving 60,567 directly held shares afterward. In addition, 74,129 employee stock options with an exercise price of $173.61 vested, giving rights to purchase an equal number of shares. He also reports indirect holdings of common stock through a 401(k) plan and the Stephen J. Squeri 2025 Master GRAT.
American Express Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Skyler Jennifer reported equity compensation activity involving company stock. On 02/01/2026, she acquired 9,952 shares of common stock at no cost through the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units, bringing her directly held stake to 25,738.762 shares.
She also had 5,097 shares withheld at a price of $352.17 per share to cover taxes from the RSU vesting. In addition, 5,997 employee stock options vested with an exercise price of $173.61 per share, expiring on 02/01/2033 and covering 5,997 shares of common stock.
American Express Chief Legal Officer Laureen Seeger reported multiple equity award transactions dated February 1, 2026. She acquired 25,988 shares of common stock from the vesting of performance restricted stock units granted in February 2023, which were earned based on specified performance criteria and continued employment.
Seeger also surrendered 14,119 shares and 480 shares of common stock at a price of $352.17 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of performance-based and time-based restricted stock units. In addition, she acquired 1,152 common shares under the 2022 Annual Incentive Award, earned upon the company’s positive cumulative net income over 2023–2025.
Separately, 15,658 employee stock options with a $173.61 exercise price vested, covering 15,658 shares of common stock and expiring on February 1, 2033. Following these transactions, Seeger directly beneficially owned 21,738.577 shares of American Express common stock.
American Express Chief Marketing Officer Elizabeth Rutledge reported multiple equity award transactions. On February 1, 2026, she acquired 8,985 shares of common stock from vesting Performance Restricted Stock Units granted in February 2023, based on meeting performance goals and continued employment. She also acquired 72 shares earned under the 2022 Annual Incentive Award through Restricted Stock Units tied to the companys positive cumulative net income over 20232025.
To cover tax obligations from these vestings, 4,562 shares and 40 shares of common stock were surrendered at a price of $352.17 per share. After these transactions, she directly held 90,195.28 shares of common stock and indirectly held 2,174.79 shares through the company Retirement Savings Plan. In addition, 5,413 Performance Stock Options vested, giving her the right to buy 5,413 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $173.61 per share, exercisable until February 1, 2033.
American Express Chief Information Officer Radhakrishnan Ravikumar reported equity award activity and related tax withholding. On February 1, 2026, he acquired 20,182 shares of common stock at $0 per share from vesting Performance Restricted Stock Units, increasing his direct holdings to 33,809.141 shares before tax settlement.
On the same date, he surrendered 9,864 shares of common stock at $352.17 per share to cover tax obligations from the vesting, leaving 23,945.141 directly owned shares. He also received 12,160 employee stock options with a $173.61 exercise price, exercisable immediately and expiring on February 1, 2033, resulting in 12,160 options directly owned.
American Express executive Jessica Lieberman Quinn, EVP - Controller, reported stock transactions related to equity compensation. On February 1, 2026, she acquired 5,875 shares of common stock at no cost through vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units granted in February 2023, after meeting performance goals and continued employment conditions.
On the same date, she surrendered 2,843 shares at $352.17 per share to cover tax obligations from that vesting, leaving 3,290.003 shares held directly. She also reports 540.65 shares held indirectly by her spouse and 0.91 shares held indirectly through the company’s Retirement Savings Plan account, which uses unit accounting tied to a pooled stock fund.
American Express executive Denise Pickett reported equity compensation activity. On 02/01/2026 she acquired 21,012 shares of American Express common stock through the vesting of performance restricted stock units granted in February 2023, including shares from dividend reinvestment.
She surrendered 10,287 shares at $352.17 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to this vesting, leaving 18,478.936 common shares held directly and 1,820 shares held through the company’s employee stock ownership plan. In addition, performance stock options for 12,660 shares vested at a $173.61 exercise price, expiring on 02/01/2033.
American Express Chief Partner Officer Glenda G. McNeal reported equity compensation activity in company stock. On February 1, 2026, she acquired 11,750 shares of American Express common stock at no stated price upon the vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units granted in February 2023, based on performance goals and continued employment. The filing notes that her holdings also reflect shares acquired through dividend reinvestment. On the same date, she surrendered 6,090 shares at a price of $352.17 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting. Following these transactions, she directly owned 16,672.31 shares of American Express common stock.
American Express Company executive Anna Marrs received equity compensation on February 1, 2026, including 14,992 employee stock options with a $173.61 exercise price, expiring February 1, 2033, and stock awards totaling 26,899 shares. She surrendered 14,466 shares at $352.17 per share to cover tax obligations from award vesting and now directly holds 32,826.52 shares of common stock.
American Express executive Rafael Marquez, President, International Card, reported equity compensation activity in company common stock. On February 1, 2026, he acquired 17,280 shares at no cost from the vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units granted in February 2023, based on performance goals and continued employment. To cover taxes from this vesting, 8,122 shares were surrendered at $352.17 per share. After these transactions, Marquez directly owned 17,270.363 shares of American Express common stock, including shares previously acquired through dividend reinvestment.