Discover Financial Services (DFS) Shares Outstanding: 0.25
Is Discover Financial Services’s shares outstanding high or low?
Discover Financial Services's shares outstanding of 0.25 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.28, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.25–0.32).
The shares outstanding for Discover Financial Services (DFS) is 0.25. It is below its 12-month average by 0.50% (0.25).
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DFS Current vs Average Shares Outstanding Chart
DFS Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
0.25
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
0.25
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
0.27
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
0.28
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
0.34
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
0.39
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
0.41
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.50%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.17%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-11.85%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.99%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-35.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-39.03%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
251.00M
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$200.05
Market Cap
$50.3B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 251.00M | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 253.50M | -8.48% |
| 2022 | 277.00M | -7.67% |
| 2021 | 300.00M | -2.28% |
| 2020 | 307.00M | -4.06% |
| 2019 | 320.00M | -6.98% |
| 2018 | 344.00M | -8.02% |
| 2017 | 374.00M | -7.65% |
| 2016 | 405.00M | -7.32% |
| 2015 | 437.00M | -5.41% |
| 2014 | 462.00M | -4.74% |
| 2013 | 485.00M | -6.01% |
| 2012 | 516.00M | -4.80% |
| 2011 | 542.00M | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 544.00M | +7.82% |
| 2009 | 504.55M | +5.26% |
| 2008 | 479.33M | +0.44% |
| 2007 | 477.24M | +0.00% |
| 2006 | 477.24M | +0.00% |
| 2005 | 477.24M | +0.22% |
| 2004 | 476.21M | -0.22% |
| 2003 | 477.24M | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
Discover Financial Services Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Discover Financial Services Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The shares outstanding for DFS stock is 0.25.
- Is Discover Financial Services's shares outstanding high or low?
- Discover Financial Services's shares outstanding of 0.25 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.28, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.25–0.32).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for DFS stock is 0.25.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for DFS stock is 0.27.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for DFS stock is 0.28.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for DFS stock is 0.34.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for DFS stock is 0.39.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for DFS stock is 0.41.
Discover Financial Services Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.28 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.34 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2012-11-30 | 0.52 |
| 2011-11-30 | 0.54 |
| 2010-11-30 | 0.54 |
| 2009-11-30 | 0.50 |
| 2008-11-30 | 0.48 |
| 2007-11-30 | 0.48 |
| 2006-11-30 | 0.48 |
| 2005-11-30 | 0.48 |
| 2004-11-30 | 0.48 |
| 2003-11-30 | 0.48 |
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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