Discover Financial Services (DFS) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $8.16B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Discover Financial Services (DFS) is $8.16B. It is below its 12-month average by 0.63% ($8.21B).
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DFS Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$8.16B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$8.21B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$7.29B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$6.83B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$5.68B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$5.07B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$4.45B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.63%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.39%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+43.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+60.93%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+83.26%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$8.16B
FCF Yield
16.78%
Price/FCF
6.0
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Discover Financial Services Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Discover Financial Services Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for DFS stock is $8.16B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for DFS stock is $8.21B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DFS stock is $7.29B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DFS stock is $6.83B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DFS stock is $5.68B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DFS stock is $5.07B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DFS stock is $4.45B.
Discover Financial Services Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $8.16B |
| 2023-12-31 | $8.26B |
| 2022-12-31 | $6.90B |
| 2021-12-31 | $5.83B |
| 2020-12-31 | $5.93B |
| 2019-12-31 | $5.91B |
| 2018-12-31 | $4.94B |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.99B |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.25B |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.69B |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.68B |
| 2013-12-31 | $3.29B |
| 2012-11-30 | $2.90B |
| 2011-11-30 | $3.50B |
| 2010-11-30 | $3.82B |
| 2009-11-30 | $3.54B |
| 2008-11-30 | $4.41B |
| 2007-11-30 | $1.92B |
| 2006-11-30 | $1.58B |
| 2005-11-30 | $1.54B |
| 2004-11-30 | $1.49B |
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About Discover Financial Services
Based in Riverwoods, Illinois, and founded in 1960, Discover Financial Services offers a comprehensive suite of digital banking and payment solutions throughout the United States. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: Digital Banking and Payment Services. The Digital Banking segment caters to individuals with Discover-branded credit cards, various consumer loan products including private student, personal, and home loans, and a direct-to-consumer deposit portfolio featuring savings, certificates of deposit (CDs), money market, checking, and sweep accounts, alongside specialized IRA deposit options. The Payment Services segment is responsible for operating the PULSE network, which supports automated teller machines, debit transactions, and electronic funds transfers. It also oversees Diners Club International, a global payments network involved in issuing branded charge cards and facilitating card acceptance. Furthermore, this segment provides essential payment transaction processing and settlement services.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- J. Michael Shepherd