Card Spend news and trends

Rewards Hit Margins But Amex 2Q A Street Beat
Earnings // July 20, 2017

Amex CFO Jeff Campbell told analysts that while card member spending grew, so did the costs of rewarding those well-heeled cardholders to keep them in the Amex boat.  He also made it clear that Costco is increasingly in their rearview mirror as lending offers a...

Card Spend Pushes Amex Top/Bottom Lines Above Consensus
Market Conditions // April 20, 2017

With Costco increasingly in the rearview mirror, American Express hurdled Street estimates, as members spent more both here and abroad.   

Interviews & Exclusives
Rewards Hit Margins But Amex 2Q A Street Beat

July 20, 2017
Amex CFO Jeff Campbell told analysts that while card member spending grew, so did the costs of rewarding those well-heeled cardholders to keep them in the Amex boat.  He also made it clear that Costco is increasingly in their rearview mirror as lending offers a runway stretching ahead for growth.  

Card Spend Pushes Amex Top/Bottom Lines Above Consensus

April 20, 2017
With Costco increasingly in the rearview mirror, American Express hurdled Street estimates, as members spent more both here and abroad.   

Quick Reads
Amex Reports Card Member Spending Up 8 Pct In 3Q

October 19, 2018
American Express posted results Thursday (Oct. 18) that showed increases in card member spending and a boost in lending activity. Overall, billed business gained 8 percent to $294.7 billion, filings showed. Billed business is defined as transaction volume, including cash advances. The company said in its release that total card member spending was up 8 […]