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 Discover Network, which processes transactions for Discover-branded credit cards, and provides payment transaction processing and settlement services; and PULSE network, an electronic funds transfer network that provides financial institutions issuing debit cards on the PULSE network with access to automated teller machines and point-of-sale terminals. This segment also operates Diners Club International, a payments network that issues Diners Club branded charge cards and provides card acceptance services. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is based in Riverwoods, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Personal credit institutions
Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:DFS
CUSIP25470910
Phone224-405-0900
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.54
Current Ratio1.49
Quick Ratio1.49
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio12.43
Forward P/E Ratio9.49
P/E Growth0.78
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$11.55 billion
Price / Sales2.21
Cash Flow$6.1779 per share
Price / Cash12.03
Book Value$28.42 per share
Price / Book2.62
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.98
Net Income$2.10 billion
Net Margins19.07%
Return on Equity24.25%
Return on Assets2.51%
Miscellaneous
Employees16,500
Outstanding Shares342,660,000
Market Cap$26.05 billion
Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discover Financial Services' stock symbol?
Discover Financial Services trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DFS."
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 Thursday, October 18th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 21st will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Thursday, December 6th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.15%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 20th. View Discover Financial Services' Dividend History.
How will Discover Financial Services' stock buyback program work?
Discover Financial Services declared that its board has initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, July 19th 2018, which permits the company to repurchase $3,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 11.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Discover Financial Services' earnings last quarter?
Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 26th. The financial services provider reported $1.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.88 by $0.03. The financial services provider earned $2.60 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.63 billion. Discover Financial Services had a net margin of 19.07% and a return on equity of 24.25%. The firm's revenue was up 7.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.40 EPS. View Discover Financial Services' Earnings History.
When is Discover Financial Services' next earnings date?
How can I listen to Discover Financial Services' earnings call?
Discover Financial Services will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 25th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
What price target have analysts set for DFS?
22 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Discover Financial Services' shares. Their predictions range from $73.00 to $100.00. On average, they expect Discover Financial Services' stock price to reach $86.7465 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Discover Financial Services.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Discover Financial Services?
22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Discover Financial Services in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Discover Financial Services.
Who are some of Discover Financial Services' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Discover Financial Services include Credit Acceptance (CACC), Santander Consumer USA (SC), SLM (SLM), OneMain (OMF), Nelnet (NNI), PROVIDENT Finl/S (FPLPY), World Acceptance (WRLD), Enova International (ENVA), Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL), Regional Management (RM), Atlanticus (ATLC), Mr. Amazing Loans (MRAL), IEG (IEGH) and IEG (IEGH).
Who are Discover Financial Services' key executives?
Discover Financial Services' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David W. Nelms, Chairman & CEO (Age 57)
- Mr. Roger Crosby Hochschild, Pres, COO & Director (Age 53)
- Mr. R. Mark Graf, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 54)
- Mr. Carlos M. Minetti, Exec. VP & Pres of Consumer Banking (Age 55)
- Ms. Diane E. Offereins, Exec. VP & Pres of Payment Services (Age 60)
Who are Discover Financial Services' major shareholders?
Discover Financial Services' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Bank of Montreal Can (0.68%), Strs Ohio (0.15%), BB&T Corp (0.12%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.11%), First Manhattan Co. (0.09%) and Rathbone Brothers plc (0.08%). Company insiders that own Discover Financial Services stock include Carlos Minetti, Daniel Peter Capozzi, David W Nelms, Diane E Offereins, Edward W Mcgrogan, Glenn P Schneider, James V Panzarino, Julie A Loeger, Kathryn Mcnamara Corley, Lawrence A Weinbach, Mary K Bush, Michael H Moskow, Michele Marrandino, R Mark Graf, Richard H Lenny and Roger C Hochschild. 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 Strs Ohio, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, Denali Advisors LLC, Seven Eight Capital LP, First Manhattan Co., BB&T Corp, Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC and Texas Permanent School Fund. Company insiders that have sold Discover Financial Services company stock in the last year include Carlos Minetti, Daniel Peter Capozzi, David W Nelms, Diane E Offereins, Edward W Mcgrogan, Glenn P Schneider, Kathryn Mcnamara Corley, Mary K Bush, Michael H Moskow, R Mark Graf, Richard H Lenny and Roger C Hochschild. View Insider Buying and Selling for Discover Financial Services.
Which major investors are buying Discover Financial Services stock?
DFS stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Highland Capital Management LLC, First Hawaiian Bank, Oakbrook Investments LLC, Rathbone Brothers plc, Calamos Advisors LLC and Lourd Capital LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling 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, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Discover Financial Services' stock price today?
One share of DFS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $74.32.
How big of a company is Discover Financial Services?
Discover Financial Services has a market capitalization of $26.05 billion and generates $11.55 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $2.10 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.98 on an earnings per share basis. Discover Financial Services employs 16,500 workers across the globe.
What is Discover Financial Services' official website?
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]
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