American Express annual operating margin
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2008
2009
American Express Operating Margin Growth & History (AXP)
American Express's operating margin was 11.59% for fiscal 2009.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | Operating margin | Change (percentage points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2009-12-31 | 11.59% | −1.04 pp |
| 2008 | 2008-12-31 | 12.62% | −8.04 pp |
| 2007 | 2007-12-31 | 20.66% | — |
American Express quarterly operating margin
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| Fiscal quarter | Period ended | Operating margin | Change (percentage points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2010 | 2010-09-30 | 23.52% | +8.26 pp |
| Q2 2010 | 2010-06-30 | 23.44% | +16.58 pp |
| Q1 2010 | 2010-03-31 | 19.09% | +9.91 pp |
| Q4 2009 | 2009-12-31 | 14.81% | −0.24 pp |
| Q3 2009 | 2009-09-30 | 15.26% | +4.88 pp |
| Q2 2009 | 2009-06-30 | 6.86% | — |
| Q1 2009 | 2009-03-31 | 9.18% | — |
| Q3 2008 | 2008-09-30 | 15.05% | — |
| Q2 2008 | 2008-06-30 | 10.38% | — |
American Express operating margin trends
Across the available reported history, American Express's operating margin decreased from 12.62% to 11.59%, a change of −1.04 percentage points. The latest reported quarter, Q3 2010, shows 23.52%.
About the metric
What operating margin means
Operating margin measures the percentage of revenue left after operating costs and expenses. It shows how much operating profit a company generates from each dollar of revenue.
Calculation and source
How operating margin is calculated
TickerStat calculates operating margin as SEC-reported operating income divided by SEC-reported revenue for the same fiscal period. Changes are shown in percentage points. Fiscal periods can differ from calendar years, so exact period-end dates are included.
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