DFS

Discover Financial Services

DFS

Market cap $50.3B

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DFS was delisted on the 18th of May, 2025.

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About: Discover Financial Services is a bank operating in two distinct segments: direct banking and payment services. The company issues credit and debit cards and provides other consumer banking products including deposit accounts and personal loans. It also operates the Discover, Pulse, and Diners Club networks. The Discover network is the fourth-largest payment network in the United States as ranked by overall purchase volume, and Pulse is one of the largest ATM networks in the country.

Employees: 21,000

Financials Credit Services

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FDIC Says Capital One-Discover Deal Dented Bank Profits

The merger between Capital One and Discover Financial put a dent in bank profits. Second-quarter data released Tuesday (Aug. 26) by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. showed $66.9 billion in profits for the banking sector, down 1% from the previous quarter.

FDIC Says Capital One-Discover Deal Dented Bank Profits

US bank sector sees profit dip due to Capital One-Discover deal: FDIC

The completed merger between Capital One and Discover Financial weighed down bank profits in the second quarter, as the sector reported $69.9 billion in profits, down 1% from the quarter prior.

US bank sector sees profit dip due to Capital One-Discover deal: FDIC

Capital One + Discover Is A Massive Opportunity

Capital One's acquisition of Discover creates a powerful card issuer and payment processor, positioning the company for strong future shareholder returns. Despite one-time acquisition impacts, adjusted earnings and net interest margins remain robust with a single-digit P/E and growing deposits and loans. The company boasts strong reserves, high liquidity coverage, and a CET1 ratio of 14%, ensuring financial stability and resilience against downturns.

Capital One + Discover Is A Massive Opportunity

Discover Is a Done Deal as Capital One Targets ‘Digital Experiences'

The acquisition of Discover Financial is in the rearview mirror, having been completed in May. For Capital One, the focus is on building scale with the combined entities and on building out a national banking brand.

Discover Is a Done Deal as Capital One Targets ‘Digital Experiences'

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Buying Discover gives Capital One one of the four major payment networks, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at what Capital One's merger with Discover would mean for the companies and investors.

Buying Discover gives Capital One one of the four major payment networks, says Jim Cramer

CNBC Television

Jim Cramer on what to make of Capital One's merger with Discover

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at what Capital One's merger with Discover would mean for the companies and investors.

Jim Cramer on what to make of Capital One's merger with Discover

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Report: Capital One Set to Expand Banking and Card Businesses After Discover Acquisition

Capital One Financial has reportedly entered a “new era” after completing its acquisition of Discover Financial Services. [contact-form-7] With the acquisition, Capital One grew in size and added a debit and credit card network, which could “supercharge” its banking and card businesses, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (June 27).

Report: Capital One Set to Expand Banking and Card Businesses After Discover Acquisition

Capital One: Rerating Pending Post Discover Merger

Capital One's strong credit card business and improving asset quality support a positive near-term outlook and warrant a buy rating. The Discover Financial merger brings significant synergy potential, enabling vertical integration and $2.7 billion in expected annual savings by 2027. Valuation remains attractive at 1.25x price-to-book, with ROE poised to rise from synergy benefits, making the stock yield compelling.

Capital One: Rerating Pending Post Discover Merger

Capital One's stock looks like a bargain following Discover acquisition

Capital One will be even more focused on credit-card lending now that it has completed the Discover deal.

Capital One's stock looks like a bargain following Discover acquisition

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