regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.55
Fed sets AmEx's preliminary Stress Capital Buffer at 2.5%, consistent with prior
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO
- Federal Reserve set AmEx's 2025 preliminary SCB at 2.5% (minimum), effective Oct 1, 2025 through Sep 30, 2026.
- SCB requirement is consistent with AmEx's previously disclosed SCB in effect through Sep 30, 2025.
- CFO Le Caillec states results reaffirm strong capital position and earnings power.
- AmEx previously increased quarterly dividend by 17% to $0.82 and returned $5.4B via buybacks in 12 months through Mar 31, 2025.
- Final confirmation by Federal Reserve expected by August 31, 2025.
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