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American Express cuts 5% of workforce to boost agility and innovation

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23 Oct 2026
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American Express cuts 5% of workforce to boost agility and innovation

American Express announced it is reducing about 5% of its global workforce, impacting roughly 3,850 employees from its nearly 77,000 staff as of the end of 2025. CEO Stephen Squeri explained the move aims to make the company more agile and efficient to accelerate innovation and better compete in the coming years. The company took a $336 million restructuring charge this quarter, which includes severance costs. This restructuring is expected to help American Express focus more on its business priorities and improve execution.

American Express shares are trading at USD 316.97 on Pluang as of Oct 23, 2026 20:41 WIB. The stock is down 2.47% for the day, with a market cap of $219.59 billion. Most Pluang users are selling, with 97% of orders as sell and only 3% as buy, reflecting cautious sentiment around the company currently.

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