Independent
Tenure on this board
1.4 yrs
Also a director at
Trinet Group Inc (TNET)Lucky Strike Entertainment Corp (LUCK)
Meeting calendar
AXP · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 5, 2026
American Express Co
13 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Election of 13 directors; Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for 2026; Advisory (non-binding) approval of executive compensation (Say-on-Pay); Two shareholder proposals — (4) report on coverage of transgender healthcare treatments for minors, and (5) adoption of a Political Bias Committee to oversee political bias risk — and any other business properly presented.
Market cap
$242.5B
1Y TSR
+11.5%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Mar 6, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 5, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Election of Directors for a Term of One Year
ManagementBoard: FORElect 13 director nominees to serve for one-year terms until the next annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit and Compliance Committee’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
- 3
Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy materials.
- 4
Shareholder Proposal Requesting a Report on Coverage of Transgender Healthcare Treatments for Minors
Shareholder — Lilian Price, c/o Inspire Investing, LLCBoard: AGAINSTRequest that the Company evaluate and report on the risks of providing transgender treatments for minors on its healthcare plans beyond legal minimums.
- 5
Shareholder Proposal Regarding Political Bias Risk Oversight
Shareholder — National Center for Public Policy ResearchBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal to amend bylaws to create a Political Bias Committee to oversee risks related to board and management political bias, with an annual report to shareholders.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot13
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Also a director at
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc (PK)Comcast Corp (CMCSA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.5 yrs
Also a director at
Groupon Inc (GRPN)Tempus Ai Inc (TEM)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.6 yrs
Also a director at
Valero Energy Corp (VLO)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.6 yrs
Also a director at
Compass Inc (COMP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.0 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
8.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.0 yrs
Also a director at
Colgate Palmolive Co (CL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Also a director at
Covista Inc (CVSA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.5 yrs
Also a director at
Vertex Inc (VERX)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC | 21.8% | 149,061,045 | $45.1B |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.8% | 33,010,215 | $10.0B |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.3% | 29,227,721 | $8.8B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 14,379,344 | $4.3B |
| 5 | JPMORGAN CHASE CO | 2.1% | 14,015,210 | $4.2B |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.8% | 12,459,746 | $3.8B |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.6% | 11,186,931 | $3.4B |
| 8 | Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 1.4% | 9,250,373 | $2.8B |
| 9 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.2% | 7,952,555 | $2.4B |
| 10 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1.0% | 6,908,452 | $2.1B |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the American Express Co 2026 annual meeting?
- American Express Co (AXP) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- What is the record date for the American Express Co 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the American Express Co 2026 meeting is Friday, March 6, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for American Express Co's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 13 director nominees at the American Express Co 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the American Express Co 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the American Express Co 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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