American Express Company (AXP) Shareholders & Insider Trades
American Express shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of American Express stock is Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with 151.6 million shares (22.45% of the company), worth about $50.06 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 47.8%.
In Q2 2026, 3,139 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $198.00 billion.
Insiders reported 83 transactions in the last two years: 34 sales worth $203.48 million and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from August 18, 2026 (Herena Monique, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through August 18, 2026.
American Express Company
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest American Express shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 151.6 million | 22.45% | $50.1B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 35.2 million | 5.21% | $11.6B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 30.6 million | 4.53% | $10.1B |
| State Street Corporation | 29.1 million | 4.31% | $9.6B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 20.5 million | 3.03% | $6.8B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 14.0 million | 2.08% | $4.6B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 13.1 million | 1.94% | $4.3B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 10.5 million | 1.55% | $3.5B |
| Fisher Asset Management LLC | 9.4 million | 1.40% | $3.1B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 8.7 million | 1.29% | $2.9B |
As of September 25, 2026.
American Express institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 3,139 | – | $198.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 3,026 | 579.0 million | $175.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 3,159 | 589.0 million | $218.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 2,881 | 605.0 million | $201.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 2,843 | 598.0 million | $191.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 2,738 | 598.0 million | $161.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 2,771 | 601.0 million | $179.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 2,569 | 611.0 million | $166.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
American Express insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herena Monique | Aug 18, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 337.41 per share. | $3.0M |
| Mcneal Glenda G | Jun 15, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 339.36 per share. | $2.4M |
| Joabar Raymond D | Mar 13, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 301.27 - 309.85 per share. | $12,257 |
| Lieberman Quinn Jessica | Mar 6, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 300.02 per share. | $909,661 |
| Joabar Raymond D | Feb 19, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 338.98 - 341.95 per share. | $4.8M |
| Grosfield Howard M | Feb 12, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 346.73 per share. | $2.8M |
| Radhakrishnan Ravikumar S | Feb 9, 2026 | Chief Technology Officer | Sale at price 356.14 - 357.13 per share. | $5.3M |
| Seeger Laureen E | Feb 9, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 360.99 per share. | $4.6M |
| Pickett Denise | Feb 5, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 356.91 per share. | $8.3M |
| Marrs Anna | Feb 5, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 350.01 per share. | $9.6M |
| Pickett Denise | Feb 5, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 173.61 per share. | $2.2M |
| Marrs Anna | Feb 5, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 173.61 per share. | $2.6M |
Newest 12 of 83 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most American Express stock?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with 22.45% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (5.21%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (4.53%).
How many institutions own American Express stock?
3,139 institutional holdings reports listed American Express shares in Q2 2026 worth $198.00 billion.
Are American Express insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 34 sales and 1 purchase (83 transactions in all); the newest on file is from August 18, 2026.
