India, Oct. 23 -- Integrated payments company American Express Co. (AXP) reported Friday a profit for the third quarter that increased 27 percent from last year, reflecting higher net interest income and lower provisions for credit losses. The company also raised its earnings guidance for the full-year 2026, while maintaining annual revenue growth outlook.
For the third quarter, the company reported net income e attributable to common shareholders of $3.65 billion or $5.42 per share, higher than $2.87 billion or $4.14 per share in the prior-year quarter.
Excluding items, adjusted earnings for the quarter was $4.69 per share, compared to $4.14 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Consolidated revenues net of interest expense for the quarter...