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American Express Board Authorizes 16 Percent Increase in Common Shares Dividend
NEW YORK, March 02, 2026--The Board of Directors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) has approved a $0.13, or 16 percent, increase in the quarterly dividend on the company’s common shares, consistent with the planned increase discussed in the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release.
About this update from American Express Company
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