AXP / STOCK · DATA AS OF 2026-10-23
If you invested $1,000
in American Express
If you invested $1,000 in American Express 10 years ago (2016-10), it would be worth $5,400.88 as of 2026-10-23, with dividends reinvested.
American Express: the long view
| $1,000 invested | Actual start | Value today | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | 2025-10 | $878.07 | -12.19% |
| 3 years ago | 2023-10 | $2,218.67 | 30.43% |
| 5 years ago | 2021-10 | $1,916.50 | 13.89% |
| 10 years ago | 2016-10 | $5,400.88 | 18.37% |
| 15 years ago | 2011-10 | $7,603.98 | 14.48% |
| 20 years ago | 2006-10 | $7,324.18 | 10.47% |
| First month covered here | 1985-01 | $122,004.93 | 12.19% |
Dividends reinvested. Requested periods use the latest available month as their endpoint; shorter histories start at the first available month.
A little, every month
Investing $100 at each monthly close after the starting month (2016-10), with no initial lump sum, would turn $12,000.00 contributed into $28,975.47. Contributions start the following month.
Against the benchmark
Over 2016-10 to 2026-10, $1,000 in American Express became $5,400.88; $1,000 in SPY became $4,186.78 with dividends reinvested.
Your questions, answered
What would $1,000 invested in American Express 10 years ago be worth?
If you invested $1,000 in American Express 10 years ago (2016-10), it would be worth $5,400.88 as of 2026-10-23, with dividends reinvested.
How would $100 a month in American Express have performed?
Investing $100 at each monthly close after the starting month (2016-10), with no initial lump sum, would turn $12,000.00 contributed into $28,975.47. Contributions start the following month.
How does this compare with the S&P 500?
Over 2016-10 to 2026-10, $1,000 in American Express became $5,400.88; $1,000 in SPY became $4,186.78 with dividends reinvested.
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