American Express expects full-year earnings to be $15 to $15.50 per share. American Express shares have risen slightly more than 6% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P's 500 index has risen 7%. The stock has climbed 26% in the last 12 months.

The Louisville, Kentucky-based bank said it had earnings of $1.61 per share. The holding company for Republic Bank & Trust posted revenue of $119.8 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $93.