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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 41 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $214.00, with a high of $214.00 and a low of $214.00. This represents a 15.36% increase from the last price of $185.50.

$100 $130 $160 $190 $220 $250 High: $214 Avg: $214 Low: $214 Last Closed Price: $185.5

DFS Stock Rating

Discover Financial Services stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 41 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 29 Buy (70.73%), 12 Hold (29.27%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 41 12 29 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

DFS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockDiscover Financial Services15.36%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 11.26%
IndustryCredit Services Stocks16.51%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--4
Avg Price Target--$157.50
Last Closing Price$185.50$185.50$185.50
Upside/Downside---15.09%
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%15.36%
Oct 18, 2024Jon ArfstromRBC Capital$161.00$150.467.01%-13.21%
Jul 19, 2024James FotheringhamCapital One Financial$119.00$141.77-16.06%-35.85%
Jun 25, 2024Mark DeVriesDeutsche Bank$136.00$126.427.58%-26.68%
Apr 19, 2024James FotheringhamCapital One Financial$115.00$125.88-8.64%-38.01%
Apr 19, 2024John HechtJefferies$145.00$124.2716.68%-21.83%
Apr 17, 2024Kevin BarkerPiper Sandler$145.00$120.6920.14%-21.83%
Apr 09, 2024Terry MaBarclays$120.00$125.71-4.54%-35.31%
Mar 21, 2024Saul MartinezHSBC$144.00$127.1813.23%-22.37%
Feb 08, 2024Betsy GraseckMorgan Stanley$133.00$108.8422.20%-28.30%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 25, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Apr 24, 2025Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
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

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 41 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 29 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 41 Wall Street analysts, averages $214 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $214 at the low end to $214 at the high end, suggesting a potential 15.36% change from the previous closing price of $185.5.

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

Discover Financial Services's stock forecast shows a 15.36% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (11.26%) and underperforming the credit services stocks industry (16.51%).

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.