For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) has reported a 252% increase in E.P.S. from $1.45 a year ago to $5.11 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $17.72 compared to $10.71 a year ago — an increase of 65%.
Recent Price Action
On 1/22/25, Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) stock enjoyed a large increase of 4.4%, closing at $197.50. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 242% of normal accompanied the advance. Relative to the market the stock has been exceptionally strong over the last nine months and has risen 12.4% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Discover Financial Services has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing inconsistent signals. Discover Financial Services has a neutral Appreciation Score of 54 but a very high Power Rating of 85, with the Positive Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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