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Mar 31

Discover Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Discover reported strong financial results for Q1 2025 driven by a solid net interest margin and favorable credit performance.

Key Takeaways

Discover Financial Services delivered a robust Q1 2025 with increased net income and EPS, reflecting effective execution, credit improvement, and higher revenue despite a decline in loan balances due to a student loan sale.

Total Revenue
$4.25B
Previous year: $4.21B
+1.0%
EPS
$4.25
Previous year: $1.1
+286.4%
Total Network Volume
$147B
Previous year: $152B
-3.1%
Net Charge-Off Rate
4.99%
Previous year: 4.92%
+1.4%
Credit Card Charge-Off Rate
5.47%
Previous year: 5.66%
-3.4%
Total Assets
$148B
Previous year: $153B
-3.1%

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Forward Guidance

Discover anticipates closing the Capital One merger in Q2 2025, with continued focus on credit quality and margin discipline.

Positive Outlook

  • Regulatory approval received for Capital One merger
  • Strong net interest margin at 12.18%
  • Improved net income and EPS YoY
  • Credit card delinquency and charge-off rates improved YoY
  • Reserve release of $215M driven by better credit performance

Challenges Ahead

  • Total loans declined 7% YoY due to student loan sale
  • Total network volume down from prior year
  • Operating expenses increased 2% YoY
  • Personal loan charge-off rate rose YoY
  • Decrease in Network Partner volume by 73%