Amercian Express Company (AXP:NYSE) Strategic SWOT, PESTLE Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPI's, and Recent Trends
Company Report I 2024-07-12 I 117 Pages I Quaintel Research
Report Summary
Amercian Express Company (AXP:NYSE) Strategic SWOT, PESTLE Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPI's, and Recent Trends Report is a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of Amercian Express Company's business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's financial and strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes several key features to facilitate decision-making and provide insights into the company's performance.
The report begins with in-depth information about Amercian Express Company including key insights, business segments, key executives, locations, products and services, historical events, corporate strategy, and management discussions. This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the company's key attributes.
Next, the report assesses Amercian Express Company's strategic standing through various analyses. The ESG spotlight evaluates the company's environmental, social, and governance performance, providing insights into its sustainability efforts and ethical practices. The SWOT analysis examines the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. The PESTLE analysis evaluates the external factors impacting the company's operations and market environment. Additionally, By integrating these strategic analyses, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of Amercian Express Company's overall strategic standing and supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.
The report also covers Amercian Express Company's financial analysis basis of latest income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Key financial ratios related to profitability, asset turnover, credit, market, and long-term solvency are outlined, providing guidance for investment decisions. Furthermore, the report compares Amercian Express Company's financial parameters with those of its competitors, offering a unique analysis of the competitive landscape. This information helps manage the business environment and improve sales activities by gaining insight into competitors' operations.
Finally, the report includes recent news and deal activities undertaken by Amercian Express Company enhancing awareness of the company's business trends, growth perspectives, and more.
Key Highlights
American Express Company, along with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated payments company across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Canada, the Caribbean, and internationally. It operates through four segments: U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. The company's offerings include credit and charge cards, banking and other payment and financing products, network services, expense management products and services, and travel and lifestyle services. Additionally, it provides merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, point-of-sale marketing, information products and services for merchants, fraud prevention services, and the design and operation of customer loyalty programs. The company also operates airport lounges under the Centurion Lounge brand. It markets its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through various channels, including mobile and online applications, affiliate marketing, customer referral programs, third-party service providers and business partners, direct mail, telephone, in-house sales teams, and direct response advertising. Founded in 1850, American Express Company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Amercian Express Company in the News:-
- 28-Mar-2024 - Hilton and American Express Introduce Enhanced Hilton Honors American Express Business Card with Rewards and Benefits to Help Business Owners Elevate Their Travel
- 22-Mar-2024 - American Express Plans Live Audio Webcast of First-Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Annual Meeting of Shareholder
- 06-Mar-2024 - American Express Board Authorizes 17 Percent Dividend Increase
- 04-Mar-2024 - American Express and American Express Global Business Travel Launch New Integration to Help Streamline Spend Management for Small Businesses
- 13-Feb-2024 - American Express To Open Largest Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Scope
- Tactical Analysis:- Various strategic frameworks to gain insights into a company's competitive position and operational environment. These analytical tools assist in identifying competitive advantages, potential risks, and areas for improvement and efficiency, enabling companies to make informed tactical decisions.
- Business Strategy:- Contributes to shaping the company's overall direction, goals, and decision-making processes, ensuring long-term success and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Financial Position:- Provide valuable information on the financial performance and investor sentiment surrounding the company. Indicating the level of confidence and expectations in the company's future prospects. These components collectively contribute to understanding the financial health and market perception of the company.
- Company Fundamentals:- These fundamentals offer valuable insights into the company's history, operations, leadership, and geographical presence, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
- Competitive Landscape:- An identification of the company's main competitors, providing insights into the competitive landscape it operates in.
Reasons to Buy
- Comprehensive Understanding of the Amercian Express Company's internal and external factors through SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, Financial Analysis, and Competitors Benchmarking.
- Strive Strategic Decision Making with various analyses and identifying potential customers and suppliers.
- Mitigate Risk with help of thorough analysis of internal and external factors. Furthermore, develop strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges and minimize their impact on business operations.
- Competitive Benchmarking will help to gain a competitive advantage by understanding industry trends, customer preferences, and best practices.
- Financial Performance Evaluation provides crucial insights into key financial ratios and trends, supporting better financial decision-making and resource allocation.
- Valuable insights from the report enable investors and partners to make informed decisions regarding potential Collaborations, Investments, or Partnerships with the company.
Additionally, available deep-dive analysis on the company Amercian Express Company:
- Amercian Express Company Value Chain Analysis
- Amercian Express Company Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Amercian Express Company VRIO Analysis
- Amercian Express Company BCG Analysis
- Amercian Express Company Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) Analysis
- Amercian Express Company Ansoff Matrix Analysis
Table of Contents
COMPANY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
Table of Contents 2
Tables 6
Charts 7
Amercian Express Company - Key Company Facts 8
Amercian Express Company - Company Description 9
Amercian Express Company - Top Executives 10
Amercian Express Company- Top Executives Biographies 11
Amercian Express Company- Head Office & Locations 14
Head Office - Country 14
Key Subsidiaries 15
Amercian Express Company - Products and Services 17
Products 17
Services 18
Amercian Express Company - Historic Events 19
Amercian Express Company - Company's Management Discussion 21
Amercian Express Company - Company's Mission and Vision 29
Mission 29
Vision 29
Amercian Express Company - Corporate Strategy 30
Amercian Express Company - Business Description 34
U.S. Consumer Services (USCS) 35
Commercial Services (CS) 35
International Card Services (ICS) 36
Global Merchant and Network Services 36
Amercian Express Company - ESG Spotlight 38
Environment 38
Social 39
Corporate Governance 40
Amercian Express Company - SWOT Analysis 41
Overview 41
Strengths 43
Weaknesses 46
Opportunities 48
Threats 50
Amercian Express Company - PESTLE Analysis 53
Overview 53
Political Factors 55
Economic Factors 56
Social Factors 58
Technological Factors 60
Legal Factors 62
Environmental Factors 64
Amercian Express Company - Financial Deep Dive 66
Share Price Trend - Jul-2023 to Jul-2024 (Average Share Closing Price) 66
Profit and Loss Statement 68
Summary of Profit and Loss Statement 68
Balance Sheet 70
Summary of Balance Sheet 70
Cash Flow Statement 72
Summary of Cash Flow Statement 72
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 74
Amercian Express Company - Ratio Charts 75
Activity Ratio Charts 75
Growth Ratios Charts 76
Leverage Ratio Charts 77
Liquidity Ratio Charts 78
Profitability Ratio Charts 79
Competing Players 80
Snapshot of Competing Players 81
Capital One Financial Corporation 81
Key Company Facts 81
Company Description 81
Snapshot of Competing Players 83
Discover Financial Services 83
Key Company Facts 83
Company Description 83
Snapshot of Competing Players 85
Mastercard Incorporated 85
Key Company Facts 85
Company Description 85
Snapshot of Competing Players 87
PayPal Holdings Inc. 87
Key Company Facts 87
Company Description 87
Snapshot of Competing Players 89
Visa Inc 89
Key Company Facts 89
Company Description 89
Amercian Express Company - In the News 91
28-Mar-2024 - Hilton and American Express Introduce Enhanced Hilton Honors American Express Business Card with Rewards and Benefits to Help Business Owners Elevate Their Travel 91
22-Mar-2024 - American Express Plans Live Audio Webcast of First-Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Annual Meeting of Shareholder 93
06-Mar-2024 - American Express Board Authorizes 17 Percent Dividend Increase 94
04-Mar-2024 - American Express and American Express Global Business Travel Launch New Integration to Help Streamline Spend Management for Small Businesses 95
13-Feb-2024 - American Express To Open Largest Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 97
06-Feb-2024 - American Express becomes a Global Sponsor of the Argentine National Teams, expanding its relationship with the Argentine Football Association 99
31-Jan-2024 - American Express Chief Financial Officer to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences 100
26-Jan-2024 - American Express Announces Record Full-Year 2023 Revenue of $60.5 Billion, Up 14% on a Reported Basis and 15% on an FX-Adjusted Basis 101
Amercian Express Company - Key Deals 105
11-Mar-2024 - POINT.ME and American Express Launch Custom Experience for the American Express Membership Rewards Program 105
20-Dec-2023 - Axis Bank strengthens partnership with American Express with the launch of the Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card on American Express Network 106
22-Nov-2023 - British Airways And American Express Now Offer The Chance To Earn Tier Points Through Everyday Spending, Helping To Unlock Lounge Access And Other Travel Benefits 107
22-Nov-2023 - American Express und Deutsche Bank erweitern Partnerschaft mit Vorteilen und Services fur KMUs 108
24-Oct-2023 - Credit Agricole signs a national partnership with American Express to allow its merchant customers to accept American Express payments 109
19-Oct-2023 - Hilton and American Express Upgrade Hilton Honors Surpass and Aspire Cards with New Benefits and More Value for Travel and Everyday Purchases 110
Appendix 112
Definitions 112
SWOT Analysis 112
PESTLE Analysis 112
Value Chain Analysis 112
ESG Spotlight 112
Financial Deep Dive 112
Financial Ratios - 113
Activity Ratios 113
Growth Ratios 114
Leverage Ratios 115
Liquidity Ratios 116
Market Ratios 117
Profitability Ratios 117
Research Methodology 118
Disclaimer 119
Contact Us 119
Tables
Table 1: Amercian Express Company - Company Facts
Table 2: Amercian Express Company - Top Executives
Table 3: Amercian Express Company - Top Executives Biographies
Table 4: Amercian Express Company - Subsidiaries
Table 5: Amercian Express Company - Products
Table 6: Amercian Express Company - Services
Table 7: Amercian Express Company - Historic Events
Table 8: Amercian Express Company - Share Price Trend - Jul-2023 to Jul-2024
Table 9: Amercian Express Company - Ratio Analysis - 2020-2023
Table 10: Amercian Express Company - Competing Players
Charts
Figure 1: Amercian Express Company- SWOT Analysis 42
Figure 2: Amercian Express Company - PESTLE Analysis 54
Figure 3: Amercian Express Company - Average Share Price Trend - Jul-2023 to Jul-2024 67
Figure 4: Amercian Express Company - Profit and Loss Statement - 2020-2023 69
Figure 5: Amercian Express Company - Balance Sheet - 2020-2023 71
Figure 6: Amercian Express Company - Cash Flow Statement 2020-2023 73
Figure 7: Amercian Express Company - Activity Ratio Charts 75
Figure 8: Amercian Express Company - Growth Ratio Charts (Value %) 76
Figure 9: Amercian Express Company - Leverage Ratio Charts 77
Figure 10: Amercian Express Company - Liquidity Ratio Charts 78
Figure 11: Amercian Express Company - Profitability Ratio Charts (Value %) 79
Figure 12: Competing Players - Capital One Financial Corporation - Key Financials 82
Figure 13: Competing Players - Discover Financial Services - Key Financials 84
Figure 14: Competing Players - Mastercard Incorporated - Key Financials 86
Figure 15: Competing Players - PayPal Holdings Inc. - Key Financials 88
Figure 16: Competing Players - Visa Inc - Key Financials 90
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