The payout ratio for Discover Financial Services (DFS) stock is 15.81% over the past 12 months. DFS has a payout ratio of 15.8%, based on $2.80 of dividends per share and $18.75 of EPS.
DFS Payout Ratio History
Annual Payout Ratio History
| Year | EPS | Dividend | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.71 | $2.80 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | $10.71 | $2.70 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | $15.47 | $2.30 | 14.9% |
| 2021 | $17.84 | $1.88 | 10.5% |
| 2020 | $3.60 | $1.76 | 48.9% |
| 2019 | $9.09 | $1.68 | 18.5% |
| 2018 | $7.97 | $1.50 | 18.8% |
| 2017 | $5.43 | $1.30 | 23.9% |
| 2016 | $5.77 | $1.16 | 20.1% |
| 2015 | $5.14 | $1.08 | 21.0% |
| 2014 | $4.91 | $0.92 | 18.7% |
| 2013 | $4.97 | $0.60 | 12.1% |
| 2012 | $4.51 | $0.44 | 9.8% |
| 2011 | $4.06 | $0.28 | 6.9% |
| 2010 | $1.23 | $0.08 | 6.5% |
| 2009 | $2.39 | $0.08 | 3.3% |
| 2008 | $1.90 | $0.24 | 12.6% |
| 2007 | $1.23 | $0.12 | 9.8% |
| 2006 | $2.26 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $1.21 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $1.63 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $1.36 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
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