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NYSE:DFS

Discover Financial Services Stock Forecast, Price & News

$63.18
-0.83 (-1.30 %)
(As of 10/30/2020 11:52 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$62.64
Now: $63.18▼
$64.62
50-Day Range
$53.14
MA: $60.55▼
$68.00
52-Week Range
$23.25
Now: $63.18▼
$87.43
Volume58,674 shs
Average Volume4.11 million shs
Market Capitalization$19.36 billion
P/E Ratio19.99
Dividend Yield2.81%
Beta1.81
Discover Financial Services, through its subsidiaries, operates as a direct banking and payment services company in the United States. The Direct Banking segment offers Discover-branded credit cards to individuals; and other consumer products and services, including private student loans, personal loans, home equity loans, and other consumer lending, as well as deposit products, such as certificates of deposit, money market accounts, savings accounts, checking accounts, and individual retirement arrangement certificates of deposit. The Payment Services segment operates the PULSE network, an automated teller machine, debit, and electronic funds transfer network; Diners Club International, a payments network that issues Diners Club branded charge cards and provides card acceptance services; and Discover Network that processes transactions for Discover-branded credit and debit cards, as well as provides payment transaction processing and settlement services. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is based in Riverwoods, Illinois.
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Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™

Analyst Opinion: 2.3Community Rank: 3.3Dividend Strength: 2.5Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 1.9 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -

Overall Beat the Market Rank™

2.19 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Personal credit institutions
Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance
SectorFinance
Current SymbolNYSE:DFS
Previous Symbol
CUSIP25470910
CIK1393612
Webwww.discover.com
Phone224-405-0900
Employees17,200

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.70
Current Ratio1.18
Quick Ratio1.18

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio19.99
Forward P/E Ratio33.61
P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$13.99 billion
Price / Sales1.38
Cash Flow$9.43 per share
Price / Cash Flow6.70
Book Value$36.04 per share
Price / Book1.75

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$9.08
Net Income$2.96 billion
Net Margins7.65%
Return on Equity10.45%
Return on Assets0.93%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares306,496,000
Market Cap$19.36 billion
Next Earnings Date1/28/2021 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
$63.18
-0.83 (-1.30 %)
(As of 10/30/2020 11:52 AM ET)
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Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Discover Financial Services' stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Discover Financial Services' stock was trading at $53.20 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, DFS shares have increased by 20.8% and is now trading at $64.24.
View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Discover Financial Services?

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Discover Financial Services in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
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When is Discover Financial Services' next earnings date?

Discover Financial Services is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 28th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Discover Financial Services.

How were Discover Financial Services' earnings last quarter?

Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 21st. The financial services provider reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.63 by $0.82. The financial services provider had revenue of $2.71 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.66 billion. Discover Financial Services had a return on equity of 10.45% and a net margin of 7.65%. Discover Financial Services's revenue was down 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.36 earnings per share.
View Discover Financial Services' earnings history.

How often does Discover Financial Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Discover Financial Services?

Discover Financial Services declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 20th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 19th will be given a dividend of $0.44 per share on Thursday, December 3rd. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.74%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 18th.
View Discover Financial Services' dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for DFS?

18 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Discover Financial Services' stock. Their forecasts range from $32.00 to $94.00. On average, they anticipate Discover Financial Services' stock price to reach $66.81 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.0% from the stock's current price.
View analysts' price targets for Discover Financial Services.

Who are some of Discover Financial Services' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Discover Financial Services include American Express (AXP), Capital One Financial (COF), Credit Acceptance (CACC), SLM (SLM), Green Dot (GDOT), Nelnet (NNI), FirstCash (FCFS), PRA Group (PRAA), Encore Capital Group (ECPG), World Acceptance (WRLD), EZCORP (EZPW), Regional Management (RM), Nicholas Financial (NICK) and Asta Funding (ASFI).
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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), The Walt Disney (DIS), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Visa (V).

Who are Discover Financial Services' key executives?

Discover Financial Services' management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. Roger Crosby Hochschild, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 54)
  • Mr. R. Mark Graf, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 55)
  • Mr. Carlos M. Minetti, Exec. VP & Pres of Consumer Banking (Age 56)
  • Ms. Diane E. Offereins, Exec. VP & Pres of Payment Services (Age 61)
  • Ms. Julie A. Loeger, Exec. VP & Pres of US Cards (Age 55)

What is Discover Financial Services' stock symbol?

Discover Financial Services trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DFS."

Who are Discover Financial Services' major shareholders?

Discover Financial Services' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include LSV Asset Management (1.47%), Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.26%), Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC (0.19%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.12%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.12%) and Calamos Advisors LLC (0.11%). Company insiders that own Discover Financial Services stock include Carlos Minetti, Cynthia A Glassman, Daniel Peter Capozzi, David W Nelms, Diane E Offereins, Edward W Mcgrogan, Glenn P Schneider, John Greene, Kathryn Mcnamara Corley, Mary K Bush, Michael H Moskow, R Mark Graf, Robert Andrew Eichfeld, Roger C Hochschild and Wanjiku Juanita Walcott.
View institutional ownership trends for Discover Financial Services.

Which major investors are selling Discover Financial Services stock?

DFS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including LSV Asset Management, Robecosam AG, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Gradient Investments LLC, Candriam Luxembourg S.C.A., Nepsis Inc., and Artemis Investment Management LLP.
View insider buying and selling activity for Discover Financial Services.

Which major investors are buying Discover Financial Services stock?

DFS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC, Calamos Advisors LLC, Busey Wealth Management, Scout Investments Inc., Envestnet Asset Management Inc., Polaris Wealth Advisory Group LLC, Forsta AP Fonden, and Community Capital Management Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Discover Financial Services stock in the last two years include John Greene, Robert Andrew Eichfeld, Roger C Hochschild, and Wanjiku Juanita Walcott.
View insider buying and selling activity for Discover Financial Services.

How do I buy shares of Discover Financial Services?

Shares of DFS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Discover Financial Services' stock price today?

One share of DFS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $64.24.

How big of a company is Discover Financial Services?

Discover Financial Services has a market capitalization of $19.69 billion and generates $13.99 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $2.96 billion in net income (profit) each year or $9.08 on an earnings per share basis. Discover Financial Services employs 17,200 workers across the globe.

What is Discover Financial Services' official website?

The official website for Discover Financial Services is www.discover.com.

How can I contact Discover Financial Services?

Discover Financial Services' mailing address is 2500 Lake Cook Road, Riverwoods IL, 60015. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 224-405-0900 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 10/30/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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