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 Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec reported equity transactions in company common stock tied to performance-based awards. On February 1, 2026, he acquired 17,280 shares at no cost upon the vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units granted in February 2023, after meeting performance goals and continued employment conditions.
On the same date, 9,146 shares were surrendered at $352.17 per share to cover tax obligations related to this vesting. After these transactions, Le Caillec directly owned 18,667.937 American Express shares, including shares previously acquired through dividend reinvestment.
American Express Group President Raymond Joabar reported equity award activity. On February 1, 2026, he acquired 24,330 shares of common stock through vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units granted in February 2023, based on meeting performance goals and continued employment.
To cover taxes from this vesting, 13,045 shares were surrendered at $352.17 per share, leaving 22,702.026 shares of common stock held directly. He also holds 1,486.996 shares indirectly through a spouse and 252.79 shares via a 401(k) plan account.
In addition, 14,659 Performance Stock Options vested on the same date, with an exercise price of $173.61 per share and expiration on February 1, 2033, all held directly. These transactions reflect compensation vesting and related tax withholding rather than open-market buying or selling.
American Express Chief Colleague Experience Officer Herena Monique reported equity compensation activity in the company’s stock. On February 1, 2026, she acquired 18,800 shares of common stock through the vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units granted in February 2023, based on set performance goals and continued employment.
On the same date, she disposed of 9,989 common shares at $352.17 per share, surrendering them to cover tax obligations from the vesting. After these transactions, she directly owned 21,104.52 common shares. She also received an employee stock option award for 11,327 shares at an exercise price of $173.61, vesting on February 1, 2026 and expiring on February 1, 2033.
American Express Group President U.S. Consumer Services Howard Grosfield reported equity transactions 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 meeting performance criteria and continued employment. The total also includes shares from dividend reinvestment.
On the same date, 9,146 shares were surrendered at $352.17 per share to cover tax obligations from this vesting. After these transactions, Grosfield directly owns 17,567.089 shares of American Express common stock and has an additional 98.7 shares indirectly through a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan account that uses unit accounting.
American Express vice chairman Douglas E. Buckminster reported multiple equity award vestings and related tax withholdings. On 02/01/2026, he acquired 38,154 shares of common stock from vesting performance restricted stock units, bringing his directly held common stock to 169,704.955 shares before tax withholdings.
The filing also shows 1,728 additional common shares earned under the 2022 Annual Incentive Award, based on the company’s positive cumulative net income over 2023–2025. To cover tax obligations from these vestings, 20,933 and 710 shares were surrendered at a price of $352.17 per share.
In derivative securities, 22,988 employee stock options with a $173.61 exercise price vested, expiring on 02/01/2033. Buckminster additionally reports indirect beneficial ownership of 11,144 common shares through the “Douglas E. Buckminster 2025 GRAT #1.”
American Express Company director reports deferred compensation units
A director of American Express Company (AXP) reported acquiring 105.636 share equivalent units on 12/31/2025 under the company’s Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan at a reference price of $378.66 per unit. Each share equivalent unit reflects the value of one share of American Express common stock but will be settled in cash rather than stock after the director’s service ends.
Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 19,891.099 share equivalent units, including amounts accumulated through dividend reinvestment features of the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and the 2003 Share Equivalent Unit Plan for Directors. These units are convertible based on common stock value immediately upon termination of service and have no expiration date.
American Express Company director reports deferred compensation units
A director of American Express Company acquired 99.033 share equivalent units tied to the company’s common stock on 12/31/2025 under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan at a reference price of $378.66 per unit. After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 9,395.782 share equivalent units on a direct basis.
Each share equivalent unit reflects the value of one common share but will be settled in cash, not stock, following the director’s termination of service. The units are convertible into a cash amount based on common stock value immediately upon termination of service and have no expiration date. The reported holdings include units accumulated through a dividend reinvestment feature and a prior share equivalent unit plan for directors.
American Express Company director reports a deferred compensation transaction involving derivative securities. On 12/31/2025, the director acquired 92.431 share equivalent units tied to American Express common stock at a derivative price of $378.66 per unit. These units were received under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, with settlement to occur in cash after the director's service ends.
Each share equivalent unit reflects the value of one common share, and the units are convertible immediately upon termination of service with no expiration date. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned 45,854.26 share equivalent units, including amounts accumulated through a dividend reinvestment feature and a prior share equivalent unit plan for directors. The holdings are reported as directly owned by the insider.
American Express Company director reports deferred compensation units
A director of American Express Company reported acquiring 99.034 share equivalent units on 12/31/2025 under the company’s Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan at a price of $378.66 per unit. Each share equivalent unit reflects the value of one share of American Express common stock but will be settled in cash after the director’s service ends, rather than in actual shares.
After this transaction, the director beneficially holds 9,589.615 share equivalent units, which track the value of American Express common stock and include amounts accumulated through dividend reinvestment features of the company’s director compensation plans.
American Express Company director reports deferred compensation units
A director of American Express Company (AXP) reported acquiring 47.867 Share Equivalent Units on 12/31/2025 under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan at a price of $378.66 per unit. After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 4,246.726 derivative securities in the form of Share Equivalent Units, held directly.
Each Share Equivalent Unit reflects the value of one share of American Express common stock but will be settled in cash after the director's service ends. These units are convertible upon termination of service and have no expiration date, and the total includes units accumulated through a dividend reinvestment feature of the relevant director plans.
American Express Company director reported a new deferred compensation transaction involving share-based units. On 12/31/2025, the director acquired 174.959 Share Equivalent Units at a price of $378.66 per unit under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
Each Share Equivalent Unit reflects the value of one share of American Express common stock but will be settled in cash after the director's service ends rather than in actual shares. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned 28,178.009 derivative securities in the form of Share Equivalent Units, which are immediately convertible upon termination of service and have no expiration date.
American Express Company director reports deferred compensation units. A director of American Express filed details of a transaction dated 12/31/2025 involving share equivalent units under a deferred compensation plan. The filing shows the acquisition of 95.732 share equivalent units at a reference price of $378.66, each unit reflecting the value of one share of American Express common stock. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 9,362.699 share equivalent units on a direct basis. These units were acquired under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, are settled in cash after the director’s service ends, and are immediately convertible upon termination of service with no expiration date.
American Express Company director deferred additional compensation into share-equivalent units. On 12/31/2025, the reporting director acquired 23.933 share equivalent units tied to American Express common stock at a reference price of $378.66 per unit. Each share equivalent unit reflects the value of one common share but will be settled in cash under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan after the director's service ends. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned 1,045.23 share equivalent units in total, including amounts accumulated through a dividend reinvestment feature and a prior share equivalent unit plan.
American Express Company reported an insider stock sale and charitable gift by an officer serving as Group President, Global Comm. Serv.
The officer sold 1,400 shares of common stock on 12/12/2025 at a weighted average price of $384.93, with trades ranging from $384.80 to $384.95. On the same date, 650 shares were transferred as a gift of common stock to a charitable donor advised fund and are reported as indirectly owned by the officer's spouse. After these transactions, the officer beneficially owns 11,417.026 shares directly, 1,486.996 shares indirectly through a spouse, and 252.2 shares through an account under the company's Retirement Savings Plan, which uses unit accounting.
American Express (AXP) insider Douglas E. Buckminster, Vice Chairman, reported changes in his ownership of company stock. On 12/04/2025, a grantor retained annuity trust associated with him disposed of 13,800 shares of American Express common stock at a price of $0 per share, reflecting a transfer rather than a market sale.
Following the reported transaction, the filing shows 0 shares held indirectly by The Douglas E. Buckminster Grantor Retained Annuity Trust Agreement, 131,550.955 shares held directly, and 11,144 shares held indirectly through the "Douglas E. Buckminster 2025 GRAT #1." The explanation notes that 7,716 shares were transferred from the original grantor retained annuity trust to Buckminster as an annuity payment that is exempt from Section 16, and that the reported balances include shares acquired through dividend reinvestment.
American Express (AXP) disclosed insider activity by its Chairman and CEO. On 11/03/2025, the executive reported a gift of 10,688 shares of common stock (code G), leaving 163,292 shares beneficially owned directly after the transaction.
Separately, on 10/31/2025, 224,551 employee stock options became reportable at an exercise price of $148.45 and an expiration of 10/31/2029. These options stem from an October 2022 performance stock option grant, with 75% vested based on performance criteria; the remaining 25% are subject to meeting criteria and continued employment through 10/31/2026.
American Express (AXP) reported an insider equity award by its Chief Legal Officer. On 10/31/2025, the officer acquired 52,395 employee stock options at an exercise price of $148.45 per share, reported as a Form 4 transaction coded “A”. The options are listed as Direct ownership.
The options become exercisable on 10/31/2026 and expire on 10/31/2029, covering 52,395 shares of common stock. According to the footnote, this reflects vesting of a Performance Stock Option grant made in October 2022, with 75% of the award having vested based on performance criteria. The remaining 25% is subject to meeting performance criteria and continued employment through October 31, 2026.
American Express (AXP) reported an insider transaction by its Chief Marketing Officer under a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 25, 2025. On October 31, 2025, the officer exercised 50,000 employee stock options at $65.43 per share and sold 50,000 common shares in multiple trades.
Sales were executed in tranches, including 1,083 shares at a weighted average price of $356.94, 4,971 at $358.10, 4,234 at $359.04, 15,532 at $360.09, 15,196 at $360.79, and 8,984 at $361.57. Following the transactions, the officer reported 85,576.72 shares held directly and 2,171.23 shares held indirectly via a 401(k) plan. The option related to 50,000 shares and carried an expiration date of April 29, 2026.
American Express (AXP) reported a Form 4 for an officer (Pres., Enterprise Shared Serv.) showing an acquisition of 52,395 employee stock options on 10/31/2025. The options carry a $148.45 exercise price, become exercisable on 10/31/2026, and expire on 10/31/2029. Following the transaction, the reporting person directly holds 52,395 derivative securities.
The filing notes these relate to a Performance Stock Option award granted in October 2022, of which 75% has vested based on specified performance criteria. The remaining 25% is contingent on meeting performance goals and the reporting person’s continued employment through October 31, 2026.
American Express (AXP) reported an insider equity award. The company’s Group President, GMNS, reported 67,365 employee stock options with an exercise price of $148.45 from a performance-based grant originally made in October 2022.
The options are first exercisable on 10/31/2026 and expire on 10/31/2029. According to the filing, 75% of the award has vested based on performance criteria, while the remaining 25% is contingent on meeting performance goals and continued employment through 10/31/2026.
American Express (AXP) reported an insider equity award by its Group President, Global Consumer Services. On 10/31/2025, the officer acquired 67,365 employee stock options at an exercise price of $148.45 per share, recorded as Direct ownership.
The options are listed as exercisable beginning 10/31/2026 and expiring on 10/31/2029, with a post-transaction balance of 67,365 derivative securities. According to the note, the award was granted in October 2022 and is tied to performance: 75% has vested, while the remaining 25% depends on meeting performance criteria and continued employment through October 31, 2026.
American Express (AXP) reported an insider equity award. A company officer acquired 52,395 employee stock options on 10/31/2025 at a $148.45 exercise price, coded A(1). The options are first exercisable on 10/31/2026 and expire on 10/31/2029, with 52,395 derivative securities beneficially owned directly after the transaction.
According to the footnote, these options relate to a performance stock option grant from October 2022, of which 75% has vested based on performance criteria. The remaining 25% depends on meeting performance criteria and continued employment through October 31, 2026.
American Express (AXP) reported an insider equity transaction by its Group President, U.S. Consumer Services. On 10/31/2025, the officer acquired 52,395 employee stock options at an exercise price of $148.45. These options become exercisable on 10/31/2026 and expire on 10/31/2029.
The filing notes that the award stems from performance stock options granted in October 2022, of which 75% have vested based on specified performance criteria. The remaining 25% depend on meeting performance conditions and continued employment through October 31, 2026.
American Express (AXP) reported an insider transaction by its Chief Risk Officer. On 10/23/2025, the officer sold 2,515 shares of common stock at $355.61 per share (transaction code S, disposition). The filing also lists 103.15 shares held indirectly through the company’s Retirement Savings Plan, which uses unit accounting that can change the deemed share count.
American Express (AXP) insider transaction: An officer identified as Pres., Enterprise Shared Serv. reported a sale of common stock. On 10/22/2025, the reporting person sold 5,000 shares at a price of $350.73 per share.
Following the sale, the filing shows 7,725.739 shares beneficially owned directly. In addition, 1,797 shares are held indirectly by the reporting person through the Company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Notes indicate some shares were acquired via dividend reinvestment.
American Express (AXP) reported insider transactions by its Chairman and CEO on 10/21/2025 via Form 4. The filing notes a transfer of 17,300 shares from a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust as an annuity payment (exempt under Rule 16a-13) and an acquisition of 11,000 shares in connection with a debt previously contracted (exempt from Section 16(b)). Two GRAT positions of 21,450 and 6,665 shares were transferred out at $0. Following these transactions, the reporting person held 173,980 shares directly, plus 129.38 shares through a 401(k) plan.