If you'd invested in American Express (AXP): performance and returns
Looking for American Express's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would American Express have returned?
This calculator shows how much American Express stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in American Express
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,124 | +12% |
| 3 years ago | $1,944 | +94% |
| 5 years ago | $2,501 | +150% |
| 10 years ago | $6,086 | +509% |
| since inception (1984) | $61,459 | +6046% |
Return by year (American Express)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +10% | $1,095 (+10%) |
| 2025 | +3% | $1,124 (+12%) |
| 2024 | +37% | $1,542 (+54%) |
| 2023 | +26% | $1,944 (+94%) |
| 2022 | -11% | $1,739 (+74%) |
| 2021 | +44% | $2,501 (+150%) |
| 2020 | +23% | $3,077 (+208%) |
| 2019 | +2% | $3,140 (+214%) |
| 2018 | +10% | $3,469 (+247%) |
| 2017 | +22% | $4,225 (+322%) |
| 2016 | +44% | $6,086 (+509%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AXP return?
$1,000 invested in American Express 10 years ago would be worth $6,086 today, i.e. +20%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was AXP's best/worst year?
Best year: 2016 (+44%). Worst year: 2022 (-11%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in AXP since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $61,459 (+6046%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do American Express's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If American Express pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is American Express's average annual return (ROI)?
American Express's return on investment is about +20%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.