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<p class="has-drop-cap">American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) has demonstrated a <a href="https://ir.americanexpress.com/files/doc_financials/2024/q1/Q1-2024-Earnings-Press-Release.pdf" target="_blank" aria-label="robust start to 2024 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" class="deco-link">robust start to 2024</a>, showcasing significant growth in both revenue and earnings per share (EPS). <br><br>The first quarter results reveal a notable 11% increase in revenue, reaching $15.8 billion, up from $14.3 billion in the previous year. This growth is primarily attributed to a rise in net interest income and a surge in Card Member spending. <br><br>Moreover, the company’s EPS saw a remarkable 39% increase, climbing to $3.33 from $2.40 in the same quarter last year. This performance underscores American Express’s sustained momentum and its successful strategies aimed at enhancing value propositions and engaging with premium customers.</p> 
<p>The company’s strategic investments in marketing, brand, and technological capabilities have evidently paid off, leading to increased engagement levels among its premium customer base. Card Member spending grew by 7% on an FX-adjusted basis, with U.S. consumer Card Members’ spending up by 8% and spending in the International Card Services segment expanding by 13% on an FX-adjusted basis. <br><br>The quarter also saw a sequential acceleration in new card acquisitions, totaling 3.4 million, with fee-based products constituting approximately 70% of these new acquisitions. Strong demand from younger demographics further supports this growth trajectory, with Millennials and Gen Z consumers representing over 60% of new consumer account acquisitions globally.</p> 
<h3 id="american-express-reports-3-33-eps-15-8-b-in-revenue-beats-expectations">American Express Reports $3.33 EPS, $15.8 B in Revenue, Beats Expectations</h3> 
<p>American Express has outperformed the anticipated metrics when comparing the first quarter’s performance against expectations. Analysts had projected an <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/how-to-value-a-stock/" rel="dofollow" class="deco-link">EPS</a> of $2.95 and revenue of $15.79 billion for the quarter. <br><br>The results surpassed these expectations, with an EPS of $3.33 and revenue of $15.8 billion. This outperformance indicates stronger-than-expected Card Member spending and net interest income growth. It highlights the company’s ability to attract high-spending, high-credit-quality customers and effectively capitalize on its investments in customer engagement and technological advancements.</p> 
<p>The company’s ability to exceed expectations is a testament to its strategic focus on expanding its premium customer base and enhancing value propositions. The increase in provisions for credit losses to $1.3 billion, up from $1.1 billion the previous year, reflects a cautious approach toward managing credit risks, even as net write-offs increased. However, a lower net reserve build partially offset this, indicating a balanced approach to credit management amidst growth.</p> 
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<h3 id="american-express-reaffirms-full-year-guidance-expects-eps-in-range-of-12-65-to-13-15">American Express Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance, Expects EPS in Range of $12.65 to $13.15</h3> 
<p>Looking ahead, American Express has reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance, projecting revenue growth of 9% to 11% and an EPS in the range of $12.65 to $13.15. <br><br>This guidance reflects the company’s confidence in its business model and its ability to sustain momentum through strategic investments in its value propositions, marketing efforts, and technological capabilities. The focus on attracting high-quality customers and expanding engagement with younger demographics is expected to continue driving growth in Card Member spending.</p> 
<p>The company’s optimistic outlook is underpinned by its strong first-quarter performance and the positive trends observed in its business segments. With a continued emphasis on premium customer engagement and strategic growth initiatives, American Express is well-positioned to achieve its financial targets for the year. </p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> 
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p> 
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