American Express Company
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns American Express Company (AXP)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 77.2% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 65.3%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 22.45 | 151,610,700 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 6.22 | 42,006,392 | +0.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 5.21 | 35,215,521 | +6.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.31 | 29,095,803 | -0.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 3.03 | 20,459,941 | +0.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.08 | 14,019,549 | -1.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 1.94 | 13,121,109 | +2.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 1.40 | 9,426,671 | +1.9 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.40 | 16,079,300 | -7.3 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.06 | 13,833,347 | -2.2 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herena Monique | Chief Colleague Exp. Officer | 12,445 | 3,971,111 $ | Aug 18, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | American Express Co | Director | Other | 157,786,199 | – | – |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Herena Monique | Chief Colleague Exp. Officer | Sell | 8,811 | 337.41 | 2,972,920 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.