Who Owns American Express?
Updated onExplore the ownership hierarchy of American Express. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.
Ownership Chain
American Express
American Express is a U.S.-based bank holding company and multinational financial services corporation that specializes in payment cards and related payment, banking, and travel services worldwide.
American Express appears to be independent with no known parent company.
American Express
American Express is a U.S.-based bank holding company and multinational financial services corporation that specializes in payment cards and related payment, banking, and travel services worldwide.
American Express appears to be independent with no known parent company.
Major Shareholders
American Express
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | Voting | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Based on 151,610,700 American Express common shares reported in Berkshire Hathaway’s Form 13F and institutional holder summaries for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, out of roughly 688.85 million shares outstanding. | Institutional | 22.0% | 22.0% | Sep 2025 |
The Vanguard Group, Inc. Approximate percentage based on 46,016,267 shares held as of September 30, 2025, per institutional ownership disclosures and 13G/A filings. | Institutional | 6.7% | 6.7% | Sep 2025 |
BlackRock, Inc. Approximate percentage based on about 43.0 million shares reported as of September 30, 2025, in institutional holder data and a February 2024 Schedule 13G/A. | Institutional | 6.2% | 6.2% | Sep 2025 |
State Street Global Advisors, Inc. Approximate percentage based on 29,094,901 shares held as of September 30, 2025, according to institutional ownership reports. | Institutional | 4.2% | 4.2% | Sep 2025 |
JP Morgan Asset Management Approximate percentage based on 17,143,734 shares reported as of September 30, 2025, in institutional holder summaries. | Institutional | 2.5% | 2.5% | Sep 2025 |
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO) Approximate percentage based on 15,206,244 shares reported as of September 30, 2025, per institutional ownership data. | Institutional | 2.2% | 2.2% | Sep 2025 |
Wellington Management Group LLP Approximate percentage based on 12,972,534 shares held as of September 30, 2025, per institutional ownership disclosures. | Institutional | 1.9% | 1.9% | Sep 2025 |
Geode Capital Management, LLC Approximate percentage based on 12,693,368 shares reported as of September 30, 2025, in institutional ownership data. | Institutional | 1.8% | 1.8% | Sep 2025 |
American Century Investment Management Inc Approximate percentage based on 11,674,457 shares held as of September 30, 2025, per institutional holder summaries. | Institutional | 1.7% | 1.7% | Sep 2025 |
Capital Research and Management Company Approximate percentage based on 9,633,278 shares reported as of September 30, 2025, in institutional ownership data. | Institutional | 1.4% | 1.4% | Sep 2025 |
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