NYSE:DFS Discover Financial Services (DFS) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Protect Yourself While There’s Still Time … (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free DFS Stock Alerts $127.70 +2.03 (+1.62%) (As of 04/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$125.41▼$128.4050-Day Range$110.49▼$131.1052-Week Range$79.04▼$131.65Volume1.14 million shsAverage Volume2.20 million shsMarket Capitalization$32.00 billionP/E Ratio14.56Dividend Yield2.19%Price Target$126.29 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Discover Financial Services alerts: Email Address Discover Financial Services MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.39 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.1% Downside$126.29 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.11% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.24Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.49Based on 20 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$3.75 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth17.56%From $11.39 to $13.39 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.96 out of 5 starsFinance Sector11th out of 857 stocksPersonal Credit Institutions Industry1st out of 14 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingDiscover Financial Services has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.39, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageDiscover Financial Services has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.11% of the float of Discover Financial Services has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverDiscover Financial Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Discover Financial Services has recently decreased by 2.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldDiscover Financial Services pays a meaningful dividend of 2.17%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthDiscover Financial Services has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Discover Financial Services is 31.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Discover Financial Services will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.91% next year. This indicates that Discover Financial Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreDiscover Financial Services has received a 53.30% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Mortgages", "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", "Consumer transaction accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", "Debit cards", "Credit cards", and "Card payment software" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Discover Financial Services is -0.24. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentDiscover Financial Services has a news sentiment score of 0.49. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for Discover Financial Services this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 30 people have searched for DFS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 11 people have added Discover Financial Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -42% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Discover Financial Services insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,748,193.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.69% of the stock of Discover Financial Services is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.94% of the stock of Discover Financial Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 4.4 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Discover Financial Services are expected to grow by 17.56% in the coming year, from $11.39 to $13.39 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Discover Financial Services is 14.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Discover Financial Services is 14.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 53.57.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDiscover Financial Services has a PEG Ratio of 0.78. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioDiscover Financial Services has a P/B Ratio of 2.17. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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The Payment Services segment operates the PULSE to access automated teller machines, debit, and electronic funds transfer network; and Diners Club International, a payments network that issues Diners Club branded charge cards and/or provides card acceptance services, as well as offers payment transaction processing and settlement services. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is based in Riverwoods, Illinois.Read More DFS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DFS Stock News HeadlinesApril 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDiscover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by BrokeragesApril 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDiscover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.70April 27, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Better than Bitcoin? The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.April 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDiscover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.comApril 25, 2024 | pymnts.comAs Card Charge-Offs Grow, Capital One Champions ‘Singular Opportunity' of Discover DealApril 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFY2025 EPS Estimates for Discover Financial Services Reduced by Seaport Res Ptn (NYSE:DFS)April 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDiscover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) PT Raised to $123.00April 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comJefferies Financial Group Increases Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) Price Target to $145.00April 27, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Better than Bitcoin? The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.April 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDiscover Financial Services (DFS)April 20, 2024 | benzinga.comKey Takeaways From Discover Finl Analyst RatingsApril 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDiscover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDiscover Financial Services (DFS) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating ...April 19, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ1 2024 Discover Financial Services Earnings Call TranscriptApril 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDiscover Financial Faces Concerns Over Remediation Reserve, Analysts Caution Despite Q1 Sales GrowthApril 18, 2024 | pymnts.comDiscover Financial: Inflation Is Pressuring Lower Income ConsumersApril 18, 2024 | msn.comDiscover Financial Services posts mixed Q1 results as earnings miss the markApril 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKBW Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Discover Financial Services (DFS)April 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Begins Coverage on Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS)April 17, 2024 | msn.comDiscover Financial Services reports mixed Q1 results as earnings fall shortApril 17, 2024 | msn.comDiscover Financial Q1 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Beat, Charge-Offs Rise, Merger Update And MoreApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDiscover Financial Services (DFS) Q1 2024 Earnings: Significant Decline from Analyst ExpectationsApril 17, 2024 | businesswire.comDiscover Financial Services Reports First Quarter 2024 Net Income of $308 Million or $1.10 Per Diluted ShareApril 17, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDiscover Financial Gears Up For Q1 Print; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings CallApril 17, 2024 | forbes.comUp 8% YTD, What To Expect From Discover Financial Stock In Q1?April 16, 2024 | msn.comDiscover Financial Services Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 16, 2024 | forbes.comInflation And Banks Drag Stocks Lower Despite EarningsSee More Headlines Receive DFS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Discover Financial Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/7 Dividend2/21/2024Dividend Payable3/07/2024Last Earnings4/18/2024Today4/26/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/6 Dividend5/22/2024Dividend Payable6/06/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/17/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Personal credit institutions Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance Current SymbolNYSE:DFS CUSIP25470910 CIK1393612 Webwww.discover.com Phone(224) 405-0900Fax224-405-4993Employees21,100Year Founded1985Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$126.29 High Stock Price Target$168.00 Low Stock Price Target$98.00 Potential Upside/Downside-1.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.39 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.77 Trailing P/E Ratio14.56 Forward P/E Ratio11.21 P/E Growth0.78Net Income$2.94 billion Net Margins10.56% Pretax Margin13.72% Return on Equity16.74% Return on Assets1.56% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.49 Current Ratio1.05 Quick Ratio1.13 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$20.61 billion Price / Sales1.55 Cash Flow$11.60 per share Price / Cash Flow11.01 Book Value$58.75 per share Price / Book2.17Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares250,570,000Free Float248,836,000Market Cap$32.00 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.45 Social Links Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John Thomas Greene (Age 58)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.33MMs. Hope D. Mehlman (Age 59)Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $4.42MMr. Daniel Peter Capozzi (Age 52)Executive VP & President of Consumer Banking Comp: $913.47kMr. Keith E. Toney (Age 52)Executive VP and President of Credit & Decision Management Comp: $1.12MMr. Michael G. Rhodes (Age 58)CEO, President & Director Ms. Shifra KolskyChief Accounting Officer, Senior VP & ControllerMr. Jason J. Strle (Age 47)Executive VP & Chief Information Officer Mr. Eric Edmund WasserstromHead of Investor RelationsMs. Leslie SuttonVice President of Corporate CommunicationsMr. Michael E. Roemer (Age 61)Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNatWest GroupNYSE:NWGSun Life FinancialNYSE:SLFVICI PropertiesNYSE:VICIThe Hartford Financial Services GroupNYSE:HIGCorporación Inmobiliaria VestaNYSE:VTMXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsYousif Capital Management LLCSold 897 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.015%Sumitomo Life Insurance Co.Sold 417 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.004%Verdence Capital Advisors LLCSold 623 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.003%Prestige Wealth Management Group LLCSold 156 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%YHB Investment Advisors Inc.Bought 887 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Discover Financial Services Stock? DFS Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Discover Financial Services: Discover Financial Services operates in two segments, Digital Banking and Payment Services, providing diversified revenue streams. The company offers a range of financial products including credit cards, loans, and deposit accounts, catering to various customer needs. Recent positive earnings estimates and financial performance indicate potential growth and profitability. Strong institutional ownership and investor confidence in Discover Financial Services can be reassuring for potential investors. With a current stock price that reflects favorable market sentiment, investing in Discover Financial Services may present a good opportunity. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Discover Financial Services for these reasons: Market competition in the financial services sector may pose challenges for Discover Financial Services' market share and growth prospects. Regulatory changes or economic downturns could impact the company's operations and financial performance negatively. Dependence on interest rates and economic conditions may introduce volatility and risks to Discover Financial Services' profitability. Potential cybersecurity threats and data breaches could harm the company's reputation and financial stability. Investors should carefully consider the overall market conditions and industry trends before making investment decisions related to Discover Financial Services. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Discover Financial Services pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. DFS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Discover Financial Services stock right now? 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Discover Financial Services in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" DFS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in DFS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View DFS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Discover Financial Services' stock price target for 2024? 18 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Discover Financial Services' stock. Their DFS share price targets range from $98.00 to $168.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $126.29 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.1%. View analysts price targets for DFS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have DFS shares performed in 2024? Discover Financial Services' stock was trading at $112.40 at the start of the year. Since then, DFS stock has increased by 13.6% and is now trading at $127.70. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Discover Financial Services? Discover Financial Services saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,960,000 shares, an increase of 6.9% from the February 29th total of 2,770,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,390,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Approximately 1.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Discover Financial Services' Short Interest. When is Discover Financial Services' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 17th 2024. View our DFS earnings forecast. How were Discover Financial Services' earnings last quarter? Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 18th. The financial services provider reported $1.10 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.98 by $1.88. The financial services provider earned $4.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.07 billion. Discover Financial Services had a net margin of 10.56% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.74%. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.58 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Discover Financial Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Discover Financial Services? Discover Financial Services announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 17th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.70 per share on Thursday, June 6th. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.19%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 22nd. Read our dividend analysis for DFS. Is Discover Financial Services a good dividend stock? Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.17%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 31.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, DFS will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.91% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for DFS. What ETFs hold Discover Financial Services' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) stock in their portfolio include IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF (MNA), Amplify Mobile Payments ETF (IPAY), First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB), ProShares Merger ETF (MRGR), iShares Focused Value Factor ETF (FOVL), Principal Millennial Global Growth ETF (GENY), First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers (RDVY) and FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (RDVI). How will Discover Financial Services' stock buyback program work? Discover Financial Services announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, April 19th 2023, which allows the company to repurchase $2,700,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy up to 9.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued. What is Roger Hochschild's approval rating as Discover Financial Services' CEO? 291 employees have rated Discover Financial Services Chief Executive Officer Roger Hochschild on Glassdoor.com. Roger Hochschild has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Discover Financial Services own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Discover Financial Services investors own include AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), AbbVie (ABBV), CVS Health (CVS), Bank of America (BAC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Visa (V). Who are Discover Financial Services' major shareholders? Discover Financial Services' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.81%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.25%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.17%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.12%), Deroy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel Inc. (0.10%) and Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Carlos Minetti, Cynthia A Glassman, Daniel Peter Capozzi, Diane E Offereins, John Greene, Mary K Bush, Michael H Moskow, Robert Andrew Eichfeld, Shifra Kolsky and Wanjiku Juanita Walcott. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Discover Financial Services? Shares of DFS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Discover Financial Services have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Discover Financial Services: DFS Corporate Services LLC, DFS GSD Corp., DFS International Inc., DFS Services LLC, Diners Club International, Diners Club International Ltd., Diners Club Services Private Limited, Diners Club Taiwan Ltd., Discover Bank, Discover Financial Services (Canada) Inc., Discover Financial Services (Hong Kong) Limited, Discover Financial Services (UK) Limited, Discover Funding LLC, Discover Global Employment Company Private Limited, Discover Home Loans Inc., Discover Information Technology (Shanghai) Limited, Discover Products Inc., Discover Properties LLC, Discover Services Corporation, First National Bank Alaska, GTC Insurance Agency Inc., Home Loan Center, PULSE Network LLC, Student Loan Corporation, and The Student Loan Corporation.Read More This page (NYSE:DFS) was last updated on 4/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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