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Discover Financial Services (DFS)
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DFS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$96.46 - $188.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume248.76K
Average Volume (3M)1.25M
Market Cap
$46.50B
Enterprise Value$43.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$25.44B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.4
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2025EPS Estimate
3.61Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 21, 2024Dividend Yield1.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.42
Shares Outstanding251,311,450
10 Day Avg. Volume1,288,004
30 Day Avg. Volume1,254,370
Standard Deviation0.12
R-Squared0.42
Alpha0.00475
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.00
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)5.80
P/FCF Ratio3.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.51
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$198.33Price Target Upside7.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
Discover Financial Services News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Credit TrendsDFS credit is improving on a year-over-year basis and its credit card reserve ratio is near the top of the coverage universe.
Positive Financial PerformanceResults were better than expected with EPS ahead of consensus.
Regulatory Approval OptimismInvestors have been increasing their odds of the merger receiving regulatory approval following the election results.
Bears Say
Earnings And CostsEmployee compensation costs were higher than expected, including higher wage rates and merger-related costs.
Financial GuidanceThe new FY24 guide reflects slower loan growth.
Regulatory IssuesDFS stated they would not file their 10-Q on time as they address the SEC accounting comments around the card product misclassification disclosed.
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Ownership Overview
0.23% Insiders
30.49% Mutual Funds
0.58% Other Institutional Investors
44.43% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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DFS FAQ
What was Discover Financial Services’s price range in the past 12 months?
Discover Financial Services lowest stock price was $96.45 and its highest was $188.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Discover Financial Services’s market cap?
Discover Financial Services’s market cap is $46.50B.
When is Discover Financial Services’s upcoming earnings report date?
Discover Financial Services’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 22, 2025 which is in 4 days.
How were Discover Financial Services’s earnings last quarter?
Discover Financial Services released its earnings results on Oct 16, 2024. The company reported $3.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.483 by $0.207.
Is Discover Financial Services overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Discover Financial Services’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Discover Financial Services pay dividends?
Discover Financial Services pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.796 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.49%. See more information on Discover Financial Services dividends here
What is Discover Financial Services’s EPS estimate?
Discover Financial Services’s EPS estimate is 3.61.
How many shares outstanding does Discover Financial Services have?
Discover Financial Services has 251,311,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to Discover Financial Services’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Discover Financial Services reported an EPS of $3.69 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.483. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.987%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Discover Financial Services?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Discover Financial Services’s share is Brave Warrior Advisors LLC. It holds Discover Financial Services’s shares valued at 485M.
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Discover Financial Services Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$198.33 (7.18% Upside)
$198.33 (7.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DFS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
72.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Discover Financial Services
Illinois-based Discover Financial Services is a direct banking and payment services company. It operates through the Direct Banking and Payment Services segments.
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DFS Company Deck
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DFS Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a strong financial performance with a significant increase in net income and strategic advancements in community investments and customer satisfaction. However, challenges such as a decrease in card sales, increased operating expenses, and regulatory scrutiny were also highlighted.Read More>---
DFS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$198.33
▲(7.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering DFS
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1 Year Success Rate
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1 Year Average Return
+32.89%
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