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Discover Financial Services (DFS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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DFS Stock Forecast

Discover Financial Services (DFS) stock forecast, based on 40 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $187.50, with a high of $214.00 and a low of $161.00. This represents a 17.46% increase from the last price of $159.63.

$100 $130 $160 $190 $220 $250 High: $214 Avg: $187.5 Low: $161 Last Closed Price: $159.63

DFS Stock Rating

Discover Financial Services stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 40 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 28 Buy (70.00%), 12 Hold (30.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 40 0 12 28 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DFS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDiscover Financial Services17.46%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 15.02%
IndustryCredit Services Stocks20.69%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-16
Avg Price Target-$214.00$148.33
Last Closing Price$159.63$159.63$159.63
Upside/Downside-34.06%-7.08%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 252510--17
Mar, 252510--17
Feb, 252510--17
Jan, 252512-120
Dec, 241312--16
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 24, 2025Donald FandettiWells Fargo$214.00$200.966.49%34.06%
Oct 18, 2024Jon ArfstromRBC Capital$161.00$150.467.01%0.86%
Jul 19, 2024James FotheringhamCapital One Financial$119.00$141.77-16.06%-25.45%
Jun 25, 2024Mark DeVriesDeutsche Bank$136.00$126.427.58%-14.80%
Apr 19, 2024James FotheringhamCapital One Financial$115.00$125.88-8.64%-27.96%
Apr 19, 2024John HechtJefferies$145.00$124.2716.68%-9.16%
Apr 17, 2024Kevin BarkerPiper Sandler$145.00$120.6920.14%-9.16%
Apr 09, 2024Terry MaBarclays$120.00$125.71-4.54%-24.83%
Mar 21, 2024Saul MartinezHSBC$144.00$127.1813.23%-9.79%
Feb 08, 2024Betsy GraseckMorgan Stanley$133.00$108.8422.20%-16.68%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 03, 2025Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Oct 18, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 18, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 17, 2024BTIGNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 19, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 09, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jul 09, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Jun 25, 2024Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Jun 06, 2024BTIGNeutralinitialise
Apr 19, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$3.60$17.84$15.47$11.26$18.42---
Avg Forecast$3.40$17.81$15.38$12.21$14.82$13.90$15.82$18.36
High Forecast$3.58$18.72$16.16$13.07$15.87$17.21$18.80$20.85
Low Forecast$3.23$16.88$14.36$11.73$13.87$12.28$14.55$14.28
Surprise %5.88%0.17%0.59%-7.78%24.29%---

Revenue Forecast

$5B $9B $13B $17B $21B $25B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$11.09B$12.09B$13.34B$9.84B$20.02B---
Avg Forecast$11.05B$11.98B$13.30B$15.78B$17.64B$17.39B$18.07B$19.76B
High Forecast$11.49B$12.46B$13.82B$15.86B$18.10B$18.13B$18.99B$20.09B
Low Forecast$10.61B$11.50B$12.62B$15.63B$17.45B$15.96B$17.16B$19.43B
Surprise %0.36%0.86%0.27%-37.62%13.50%---

Net Income Forecast

$-500M $700M $2B $3B $4B $6B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$1.14B$5.42B$4.37B$2.94B$4.54B---
Avg Forecast$222.70M$4.25B$4.47B$2.86B$3.78B$3.42B$3.81B$4.27B
High Forecast$621.00M$5.11B$5.36B$3.43B$4.03B$4.37B$4.78B$5.30B
Low Forecast$-175.61M$3.40B$3.57B$2.29B$3.52B$3.12B$3.70B$3.63B
Surprise %412.36%27.44%-2.11%2.83%20.05%---

DFS Forecast FAQ

Is Discover Financial Services stock a buy?

Discover Financial Services stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 40 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 28 Buy, 12 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Discover Financial Services is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Discover Financial Services's price target?

Discover Financial Services's price target, set by 40 Wall Street analysts, averages $187.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $161 at the low end to $214 at the high end, suggesting a potential 17.46% change from the previous closing price of $159.63.

How does Discover Financial Services stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Discover Financial Services's stock forecast shows a 17.46% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (15.02%) and underperforming the credit services stocks industry (20.69%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Discover Financial Services over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 11.76% Strong Buy, 29.41% Buy, 58.82% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 11.76% Strong Buy, 29.41% Buy, 58.82% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 11.76% Strong Buy, 29.41% Buy, 58.82% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Discover Financial Services’s EPS forecast?

Discover Financial Services's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $13.9, marking a -24.54% decrease from the reported $18.42 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $15.82 in 2026, and $18.36 in 2027.

What is Discover Financial Services’s revenue forecast?

Discover Financial Services's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $17.39B, reflecting a -13.11% decrease from the reported $20.02B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $18.07B, and $19.76B for 2027.

What is Discover Financial Services’s net income forecast?

Discover Financial Services's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $3.42B, representing a -24.61% decrease from the reported $4.54B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.81B in 2026, and $4.27B in 2027.