American Express 2021 Annual Report

American Express reported record 2021 performance with $42.4 billion in revenue, up 17% year-over-year, and $8.1 billion in net income. The company achieved record Card Member spending of $1.09 trillion in billed business and maintained strong customer retention while expanding its merchant network globally. Capital returns totaled $9 billion through buybacks and dividends, with a 20% dividend increase announced for Q1 2022.