Here are the Form 4 insider transactions from American Express Company (AXP) in our archive over the last 12 months, 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 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.
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.