DFS Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
0.63%
Last Quarter
$4.25
Past Year
$18.72
Growth Past 5yrs
14.28%
Next Quarter
$3.44
Estimate Next Year
$0.21
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$219.00
9.24% Upside
Mean Price Target
$174.00
-13.21% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$129.00
-35.65% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
DFS Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, DFS (NYSE: DFS) reported an actual EPS of $4.25 for the quarter ending on Apr 23, 2025, compared to an estimated $3.37, resulting in a 26.11% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 22, 2025), DFS recorded an actual EPS of $5.11 with a 41.55% surprise. See DFS's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
DFS has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 23, 2025 showing a 26.11% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 22, 2025 recorded a 41.55% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 4.25 | 3.37 | +26.11% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 5.11 | 3.61 | +41.55% |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 3.69 | 3.48 | +6.03% |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 6.06 | 3.1 | +95.48% |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1.1 | 2.98 | -63.09% |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 1.54 | 2.5 | -38.40% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DFS stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given DFS stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 2 analysts have given their ratings
to DFS out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
1 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$174.00 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -13.21% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for DFS highest price target?
Analysts suggest DFS's stock price would rise to a high of $219.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for DFS over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the DFS stock price could move to $129.00.
What is the average target price for DFS?
DFS stock has an average analyst estimate of $174.00.
At its current price, how far is DFS from its average target price?
DFS shares are currently trading -13.21% below this price target.
What were DFS’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $4.25 versus consensus estimates of $3.37, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.10.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
DFS's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $3.44 and $0.21 for the whole year.
What has DFS's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 0.63% EPS growth for DFS in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 14.28% in the past five years.