Discover Financial Services - DFS STOCK NEWS

Discover Financial Services has unveiled its 2022 5% Cashback Bonus Calendar, enabling cardmembers to optimize their spending and earn rewards. New categories include Fitness Club & Gym Memberships in Q1, expanded Target offerings in Q2, and Digital Wallets for Q4. Each quarter allows cardmembers to earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in purchases, capped at $75 cash back. The Cashback Bonus program aims to align with consumer spending trends as they return to in-store and online shopping post-pandemic.

Discover’s annual Credit Health survey indicates that most individuals learn about credit score importance from their parents, with 38% citing parental influence. Gen Z shows even greater parental impact at 52%. The survey reveals a decline in satisfaction with credit scores, dropping from 63% in 2020 to 55% in 2021. A majority, 66%, are actively seeking to improve their scores, with 34% checking their scores more frequently than last year. Notably, over half of millennials and Gen X have faced barriers in major purchases due to credit scores. Discover offers tools like the Credit Scorecard and secured credit cards to aid credit building.

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) will be represented by John Greene, CFO, at the Bank of America 2021 Banking and Financials Virtual Conference on November 9, 2021, at 3:20 p.m. ET. A link to the live audio webcast will be available on Discover's Investor Relations website on the day of the event, with a replay accessible for 90 days afterward. Discover, a leading digital banking and payment services company since 1986, offers various financial services including the Discover card, student loans, and checking accounts.

The digital payments landscape is projected to exceed $10 trillion by 2025, driven by increased consumer adoption and fintech partnerships. A study by 451 Research, commissioned by Discover Global Network, reveals that nearly 60% of people now use digital payment services, with significant shifts post-COVID-19. Key findings highlight the rise of digital wallets, which accounted for 27% of in-store spending in 2020. Partnerships are deemed essential as 86% of fintech vendors depend on payment companies for technology implementation.

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) reported a strong performance for Q3 2021, with net income rising 42% to $1.1 billion, or $3.54 per diluted share, compared to the previous year. Total loans reached $89.5 billion, up 1% year-over-year, while total revenue increased by 2% to $2.777 billion. The net charge-off rate improved significantly to 1.46%, reflecting robust credit performance. Operating expenses rose 19% due to increased marketing and employee costs. The company repurchased 6.5 million shares for $815 million during the quarter.

The Board of Directors of Discover Financial Services has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on December 9, 2021. Shareholders on record as of November 24, 2021 will receive this dividend. Discover is a leading digital banking and payment services company in the U.S., known for its cash rewards credit card and a wide range of financial products. The company operates the Discover Global Network and has established a significant presence in the financial services sector since its inception in 1986.

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is set to release its third quarter 2021 financial results on October 20, 2021, after market hours. Investors can access the earnings report via Discover's Investor Relations site. A subsequent conference call is scheduled for October 21, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. CT, available to the public via the same website. Discover is recognized as a leading digital banking and payment services provider in the U.S., known for its cash rewards credit cards and a variety of financial products, including loans and savings accounts.

Discover has partnered with Phood to launch a meal delivery program for college students, allowing them access to a mobile app for managing meal plan funds. Students can use a prepaid card linked to their campus meal plans for purchases from various local restaurants and delivery services, including DoorDash. The program will initially roll out at Creighton University, Rocky Mountain College, and Radford University, with plans for wider implementation across the U.S. This initiative aims to enhance food options and adapt to changing student preferences post-pandemic.