AMERICAN EXPRESS CO current report, Q2 FY2026

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: American Express Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 25, 2026
Event: Disclosure of results from the company-run 2026 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test (DFAST).

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document serves as a regulatory notice referencing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed DFAST results.

Material Changes

No material changes to financial performance or position are detailed within the text of this Form 8-K. The report solely announces the completion and public availability of the 2026 DFAST results.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: The company has issued a press release regarding the 2026 DFAST results.
Availability: Detailed results are available on the company's Investor Relations website (ir.americanexpress.com) and in the attached Exhibit 99.1.
Risks/Contingencies: The filing does not explicitly list new risks or contingencies beyond the standard context of a stress test disclosure.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific DFAST outcome metrics.
  • Verify the detailed stress test scenarios and capital adequacy results on the American Express Investor Relations website.
  • Confirm the impact of the 2026 DFAST results on the company's capital distribution plans, if disclosed in the referenced materials.