$AXP American Express heading to All time HighAmerican Express Company AXP, +1.44% today reported third-quarter net income of $1.8 billion, up 6 percent from $1.7 billion a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $2.08, up 11 percent from $1.88 per share a year ago.
Third-quarter consolidated total revenues net of interest expense were $11.0 billion, up 8 percent from $10.1 billion a year ago. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates, adjusted revenues net of interest expense grew 9 percent. The increases reflected higher Card Member spending, net interest income and card fees.
Credit indicators remained strong and consolidated provisions for losses were $879 million, up 8 percent from $817 million a year ago. The increase reflected slightly higher net write-offs and delinquencies.
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