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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
  
Form 8-K  
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 17, 2024
  
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Commission File Number: 001-33378
 
Delaware 36-2517428
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2500 Lake Cook Road, Riverwoods, Illinois 60015
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(224) 405-0900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
  
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareDFSNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.





Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On January 17, 2024, Discover Financial Services (the “Company”) released financial information with respect to the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Copies of the press release, financial data supplement and financial results presentation containing this information are attached hereto as exhibits and incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly stated by specific reference in such filing.









Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.
  
(d) Exhibits  
Exhibit No. Description
 Press Release of the Company dated January 17, 2024 containing financial information for the quarter ended December 31, 2023
Financial Data Supplement of the Company for the quarter and the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023
Financial Results Presentation of the Company for the quarter ended December 31, 2023
104Cover Page Interactive Data File — the cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101)






SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
Dated: January 17, 2024By:
/s/ Hope D. Mehlman
Name: Hope D. Mehlman
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary


                                              Exhibit 99.1
    
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DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2023 NET INCOME OF $388 MILLION
OR $1.54 PER DILUTED SHARE AND FULL YEAR NET INCOME OF $2.9 BILLION OR $11.26 PER DILUTED SHARE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECLARES SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND FOR PREFERRED STOCK AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND FOR COMMON STOCK

Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
2023
2022(1)
YOY Change
Total loans, end of period (in billions)$128.4$112.115%
Total revenue net of interest expense (in millions)$4,196$3,72113%
Total net charge-off rate4.11%2.13%198 bps
Net income/(loss) (in millions)$388$1,025(62%)
Diluted EPS$1.54$3.74(59%)
Note(s)
1. The comparative prior quarter ended December 31, 2022 has been restated to reflect immaterial corrections to the financial statements. See
Reconciliation of Prior Periods in the Financial Supplement for reconciliation to previously reported results

Riverwoods, IL, January 17, 2024 - Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today reported net income of $388 million or $1.54 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to a net income of $1.0 billion or $3.74 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2022.

“Discover’s performance in 2023 was driven by strong asset and deposit growth and a resilient net interest margin, while net charge-offs increased but to the low end of our expected range,” said John Owen, Discover’s Interim CEO and President. “Additionally, we have taken steps to strengthen our risk management and compliance programs; launched an important new product, Cashback Debit; and announced our new CEO. These factors position Discover to generate strong shareholder value in 2024 and beyond.”

Segment Results

Digital Banking

Digital Banking pretax income of $458 million for the quarter was $848 million lower than the prior year period reflecting a higher provision for credit losses and higher operating expenses, partially offset by increased revenue net of interest expense.

Total loans ended the quarter at $128.4 billion, up 15% year-over-year, and up 5% sequentially. Credit card loans ended the quarter at $102.3 billion, up 13% year-over-year. Personal loans increased $1.9 billion, or 23%, and private student loans increased $44 million, relatively flat from the prior period. The organic student loan portfolio, which excludes purchased loans, increased $176 million, or 2% year-over-year.

Net interest income for the quarter increased $401 million, or 13% driven by higher average receivables partially offset by net interest margin compression. Net interest margin was 10.98%, down 29 basis points versus the prior year. Card yield was 15.63%, up 113 basis points from the prior year primarily driven by higher prime rate and lower payment rates, partially offset by higher interest charge-offs. Interest expense as a percent of total loans increased 153 basis points from the prior year period, primarily driven by higher funding costs.

Non-interest income increased $44 million, or 8%, from the prior year period driven by higher loan fee income and discount/ interchange revenue as well as lower rewards cost driven by lower Cashback Match and change in the 5% category.




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The total net charge-off rate of 4.11% was 198 basis points higher versus the prior year period reflecting seasoning of recent vintages with higher delinquency trends. The credit card net charge-off rate was 4.68%, up 231 basis points from the prior year period and up 65 basis points from the prior quarter. The 30+ day delinquency rate for credit card loans was 3.87%, up 134 basis points year-over-year and up 46 basis points from the prior quarter. The student loan net charge-off rate was 1.52%, up 19 basis points from the prior year and up 20 basis points from the prior quarter. Personal loans net charge-off rate of 3.39% was up 190 basis points from the prior year and up 76 basis points from the prior quarter.

Provision for credit losses of $1.9 billion increased $1.0 billion from the prior year driven by a $305 million higher reserve build in the current quarter and a $717 million increase in net-charge offs.

Total operating expenses were up $267 million year-over-year, or 18%. Employee compensation and professional fees were up due to investments in compliance and risk management. Other expense increased as a result of a reserve for customer remediation and marketing expense grew to support the national Cashback Debit campaign.

Payment Services

Payment Services pretax income of $54 million was up $17 million year-over-year primarily driven by increased PULSE revenue.

Payment Services volume was $98.4 billion, up 14% from the prior year period. PULSE dollar volume was up 19% primarily driven by increased debit transaction volume. Diners Club volume was up 14% year-over-year reflecting continued strength across most regions. Network Partners volume decreased 16% from the prior year primarily reflecting lower AribaPay volume.

Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors of Discover Financial Services declared a semi-annual cash dividend on its Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, in the amount of $2,750 per share. The dividend equals $27.50 per depositary share, each representing 1/100th interest in a share of the Series C Preferred Stock. The dividend will be payable on April 30, 2024, to the holders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2024.

The Board of Directors of Discover Financial Services declared a semi-annual cash dividend on its Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D, in the amount of $3,062.50 per share. The dividend equals $30.625 per depositary share, each representing 1/100th interest in a share of the Series D Preferred Stock. The dividend will be payable on March 25, 2024, to the holders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024.

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share of common stock payable on March 7, 2024, to holders of record at the close of business on February 22, 2024.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

The company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter results on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Central Time. Interested parties can listen to the conference call via a live audio webcast at https://investorrelations.discover.com.

About Discover

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a digital banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues the Discover® card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, home loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit through its banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network® comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchants and cash access locations; PULSE®, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International®, a global payments network with acceptance around the world. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company.

Contacts
Investors:                Media:
Eric Wasserstrom, 224-405-4555        Matthew Towson, 224-405-5649
investorrelations@discover.com        matthewtowson@discover.com



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A financial summary follows. Financial, statistical, and business related information, as well as information regarding business and segment trends, is included in the financial supplement filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Both the earnings release and the financial supplement are available online at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov) and the company's website (https://investorrelations.discover.com).

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements, which speak to our expected business and financial performance, among other matters, contain words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "aim," "will," "may," "should," "could," "would," "likely," "forecast," and similar expressions. Such statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and there is no undertaking to update or revise them as more information becomes available.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: changes in economic variables, such as the availability of consumer credit, the housing market, energy costs, the number and size of personal bankruptcy filings, the rate of unemployment, the levels of consumer confidence and consumer debt and investor sentiment; the impact of current, pending and future legislation, regulation, supervisory guidance and regulatory and legal actions, including, but not limited to, those related to accounting guidance, tax reform, financial regulatory reform, consumer financial services practices, anti-corruption and funding, capital and liquidity; the actions and initiatives of current and potential competitors; our ability to manage our expenses; our ability to successfully achieve card acceptance across our networks and maintain relationships with network participants and merchants; our ability to sustain and grow our private student loan, personal loan and home loan products; difficulty obtaining regulatory approval for, financing, closing, transitioning, integrating or managing the expenses of acquisitions of or investments in new businesses, products or technologies; our ability to manage our credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, legal and compliance risk and strategic risk; the availability and cost of funding and capital; access to deposit, securitization, equity, debt and credit markets; the impact of rating agency actions; the level and volatility of equity prices, commodity prices and interest rates, currency values, investments, other market fluctuations and other market indices; losses in our investment portfolio; limits on our ability to pay dividends and repurchase our common stock; limits on our ability to receive payments from our subsidiaries; fraudulent activities or material security breaches of our or others' key systems; our ability to remain organizationally effective; our ability to increase or sustain Discover card usage or attract new customers; our ability to maintain relationships with merchants; the effect of political, economic and market conditions, geopolitical events, climate change, pandemics and unforeseen or catastrophic events; our ability to introduce new products and services; our ability to manage our relationships with third-party vendors, as well as those with which we have no direct relationship such as our employees' internet service providers; our ability to maintain current technology and integrate new and acquired systems and technology; our ability to collect amounts for disputed transactions from merchants and merchant acquirers; our ability to attract and retain employees; our ability to protect our reputation and our intellectual property; our ability to comply with regulatory requirements; and new lawsuits, investigations or similar matters or unanticipated developments related to current matters. We routinely evaluate and may pursue acquisitions of or investments in businesses, products, technologies, loan portfolios or deposits, which may involve payment in cash or our debt or equity securities.

Additional factors that could cause the company's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found under “Risk Factors,” “Business - Competition,” “Business - Supervision and Regulation” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, "Risk Factors" and “Management's Discussion & Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations” in the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September30, 2023, June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023 which are filed with the SEC and available at the SEC's internet site (http://www.sec.gov) and subsequent reports on Forms 8-K and 10-Q, including the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed today with the SEC.



DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES Exhibit 99.2
EARNINGS SUMMARY 1
(unaudited, in millions, except per share statistics)
 Quarter EndedTwelve Months Ended
 Dec 31,
2023
Sep 30,
2023
Jun 30,
2023
Mar 31,
2023
Dec 31,
2022
Dec 31, 2023 vs. Dec 31, 2022Dec 31,
2023
Dec 31,
2022
2023 vs. 2022
EARNINGS SUMMARY       
Interest Income$4,868 $4,610 $4,290 $4,077 $3,856 $1,012 26 %$17,845 $12,864 $4,981 39 %
Interest Expense1,400 1,288 1,113 945 789 611 77 %4,746 1,865 2,881 154 %
Net Interest Income3,468 3,322 3,177 3,132 3,067 401 13 %13,099 10,999 2,100 19 %
Discount/Interchange Revenue1,158 1,164 1,158 1,046 1,154 — %4,526 4,366 160 %
Rewards Cost788 787 788 716 797 (9)(1 %)3,079 2,986 93 %
Discount and Interchange Revenue, net370 377 370 330 357 13 %1,447 1,380 67 %
Protection Products Revenue43 42 44 43 44 (1)(2 %)172 172 — — %
Loan Fee Income217 194 186 166 182 35 19 %763 632 131 21 %
Transaction Processing Revenue82 82 72 67 66 16 24 %303 249 54 22 %
Gains (Losses) on Equity Investments(18)(6)133 %(9)(214)205 NM
Other Income14 21 28 22 11 27 %85 75 10 13 %
Total Non-Interest Income728 722 701 610 654 74 11 %2,761 2,294 467 20 %
Revenue Net of Interest Expense4,196 4,044 3,878 3,742 3,721 475 13 %15,860 13,293 2,567 19 %
Provision for Credit Losses1,909 1,702 1,305 1,102 883 1,026 116 %6,018 2,359 3,659 155 %
Employee Compensation and Benefits646 575 588 625 573 73 13 %2,434 2,139 295 14 %
Marketing and Business Development372 283 268 241 313 59 19 %1,164 1,035 129 12 %
Information Processing & Communications170 149 150 139 143 27 19 %608 513 95 19 %
Professional Fees312 281 216 232 264 48 18 %1,041 871 170 20 %
Premises and Equipment25 22 20 22 48 (23)(48 %)89 118 (29)(25 %)
Other Expense250 144 162 124 154 96 62 %680 540 140 26 %
Total Operating Expense1,775 1,454 1,404 1,383 1,495 280 19 %6,016 5,216 800 15 %
Income/ (Loss) Before Income Taxes512 888 1,169 1,257 1,343 (831)(62 %)3,826 5,718 (1,892)(33 %)
Tax Expense124 205 268 289 318 (194)(61 %)886 1,344 (458)(34 %)
Net Income/ (Loss)$388 $683 $901 $968 $1,025 ($637)(62 %)$2,940 $4,374 ($1,434)(33 %)
Net Income/ (Loss) Allocated to Common Stockholders$386 $647 $895 $931 $1,019 ($633)(62 %)$2,859 $4,286 ($1,427)(33 %)
Effective Tax Rate24.0 %23.1 %23.0 %23.0 %23.7 %23.1 %23.5 %
Net Interest Margin10.98 %10.95 %11.06 %11.34 %11.27 %(29)bps11.07 %11.04 %bps
Operating Efficiency42.3 %36.0 %36.2 %36.9 %40.2 %210 bps37.9 %39.2 %(130)bps
ROE11 %19 %26 %27 %28 %21 %32 %
ROCE11 %20 %28 %28 %30 %22 %33 %
Capital Returned to Common Stockholders$144 $169 $864 $1,365 $743 ($599)(81 %)$2,541 $2,902 ($361)(12 %)
Payout Ratio37 %26 %97 %147 %73 %89 %68 %
Ending Common Shares Outstanding250 250 250 257 267 (17)(6 %)250 267 (17)(6 %)
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding250 250 253 262 272 (22)(8 %)254 277 (23)(8 %)
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (fully diluted)250 250 253 262 273 (23)(8 %)254 278 (24)(9 %)
PER SHARE STATISTICS       
Basic EPS$1.54 $2.59 $3.54 $3.55 $3.74 ($2.20)(59 %)$11.27 $15.45 ($4.18)(27 %)
Diluted EPS$1.54 $2.59 $3.54 $3.55 $3.74 ($2.20)(59 %)$11.26 $15.44 ($4.18)(27 %)
Common Dividends Declared Per Share$0.70 $0.70 $0.70 $0.60 $0.60 $0.10 17 %$2.70 $2.30 $0.40 17 %
Common Stock Price (period end)$112.40 $86.63 $116.85 $98.84 $97.83 $14.57 15 %$112.40 $97.83 $14.57 15 %
Book Value per share $59.29 $56.93 $55.44 $54.79 $53.65 $5.64 11 %$59.29 $53.65 $5.64 11 %
1 The comparative prior quarters ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 have been restated to reflect immaterial corrections to the financial statements. See Reconciliation of Prior Periods for reconciliation to previously reported results.
  Note: See Glossary of Financial Terms for definitions of financial terms



DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY 1
(unaudited, in millions)
 Quarter Ended  
 Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2023 vs. Dec 31, 2022
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY       
Assets       
Cash and Investment Securities$25,383 $22,569 $22,110 $22,411 $21,105 $4,278 20 %
Total Loan Receivables128,409 122,676 117,906 112,674 112,120 16,289 15 %
Allowance for Credit Losses(9,283)(8,665)(8,064)(7,691)(7,374)(1,909)(26 %)
Net Loan Receivables119,126 114,011 109,842 104,983 104,746 14,380 14 %
Premises and Equipment, net1,091 1,084 1,053 1,031 1,003 88 %
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net255 255 255 255 255 — — %
Other Assets5,667 5,513 4,822 4,461 4,597 1,070 23 %
Total Assets$151,522 $143,432 $138,082 $133,141 $131,706 $19,816 15 %
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity       
           Certificates of Deposits 2
24,15121,755 21,020 18,965 16,124 8,027 50 %
           Savings, Money Market, and Other Deposits 2, 3
59,882 59,501 56,326 56,389 54,397 5,485 10 %
Total Direct to Consumer Deposits 2, 3
$84,033 $81,256 $77,346 $75,354 $70,521 $13,512 19 %
Brokered Deposits and Other Deposits24,898 22,763 21,641 20,386 21,115 3,783 18 %
Deposits108,931 104,019 98,987 95,740 91,636 17,295 19 %
   Securitized Borrowings 4
11,743 10,889 11,216 9,095 10,259 1,484 14 %
   Other Borrowings 4
9,588 8,578 9,060 9,068 9,849 (261)(3 %)
Borrowings21,331 19,467 20,276 18,163 20,108 1,223 %
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities6,432 5,710 4,963 5,178 5,618 814 14 %
Total Liabilities136,694 129,196 124,226 119,081 117,362 19,332 16 %
Total Equity14,828 14,236 13,856 14,060 14,344 484 %
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$151,522 $143,432 $138,082 $133,141 $131,706 $19,816 15 %
LIQUIDITY       
Liquidity Portfolio$23,254 $21,186 $20,895 $21,450 $19,798 $3,456 17 %
Private Asset-backed Securitizations2,750 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 (750)(21 %)
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowing Capacity2,551 2,202 2,372 2,056 1,712 839 49 %
Federal Reserve Discount Window  5
41,199 48,658 45,936 43,780 42,268 (1,069)(3 %)
Undrawn Credit Facilities 5
46,500 54,360 51,808 49,336 47,480 (980)(2 %)
Total Liquidity$69,754$75,546$72,703$70,786$67,278$2,476%
1 The comparative prior quarters ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 have been restated to reflect immaterial corrections to the financial statements. See Reconciliation of Prior Periods for reconciliation to previously reported results.
2 Includes Affinity relationships
3 Savings, Money Market, and Other Deposits and reflects both interest-bearing and non-interest bearing direct to consumer deposits
4 Includes short-term and long-term borrowings
5 Excludes investments pledged to the Federal Reserve, which is included within the liquidity portfolio
Note: See Glossary of Financial Terms for definitions of financial terms



DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
BALANCE SHEET STATISTICS 1
(unaudited, in millions)
 Quarter Ended  
 Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2023 vs. Dec 31, 2022
BALANCE SHEET STATISTICS       
Total Common Equity$13,772 $13,180 $12,800 $13,004 $13,288 $484 %
Total Common Equity/Total Assets9.1 %9.2 %9.3 %9.8 %10.1 %
Total Common Equity/Net Loans11.6 %11.6 %11.7 %12.4 %12.7 %
Tangible Assets$151,267 $143,177 $137,827 $132,886 $131,451 $19,816 15 %
Tangible Common Equity 2
$13,517 $12,925 $12,545 $12,749 $13,033 $484 %
Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets 2
8.9 %9.0 %9.1 %9.6 %9.9 %
Tangible Common Equity/Net Loans 2
11.3 %11.3 %11.4 %12.1 %12.4 %
Tangible Common Equity per share  2
$54.04 $51.69 $50.19 $49.68 $48.74 $5.30 11 %
Basel III
Quarter Ended
REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS 3
Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022  
Total Risk Based Capital Ratio13.7 %14.1 %14.3 %14.7 %15.8 %  
Tier 1 Risk Based Capital Ratio12.1 %12.5 %12.5 %13.0 %14.0 %  
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 10.7 %11.0 %11.1 %11.4 %12.5 %  
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio 11.3 %11.6 %11.7 %12.1 %13.1 %
1 The comparative prior quarters ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 have been restated to reflect immaterial corrections to the financial statements. See Reconciliation of Prior Periods for reconciliation to previously reported results.
2 Tangible Common Equity ("TCE") is a non-GAAP measure. The Company believes TCE is a more meaningful measure to investors of the net asset value of the Company. For corresponding reconciliation of TCE to a GAAP financial measure see Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Data schedule
3 Based on the final rule published September 30, 2020. Capital ratios reflect delay in the recognition of the impact of CECL reserves on regulatory capital for two years in accordance with the final rule
  Note: See Glossary of Financial Terms for definitions of financial terms




DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET
(unaudited, in millions)
 Quarter Ended  
 Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2023 vs. Dec 31, 2022
AVERAGE BALANCES       
Assets       
Cash and Investment Securities$22,448 $21,210 $21,251 $19,579 $19,529 $2,919 15 %
Restricted Cash104 238 75 588 393 (289)(74 %)
Credit Card Loans99,610 95,796 91,825 89,460 86,396 13,214 15 %
Private Student Loans10,369 10,274 10,343 10,546 10,284 85 %
Personal Loans9,754 9,368 8,744 8,155 7,871 1,883 24 %
Other Loans5,654 4,942 4,347 3,888 3,485 2,169 62 %
Total Loans125,387 120,380 115,259 112,049 108,036 17,351 16 %
Total Interest Earning Assets147,939 141,828 136,585 132,216 127,958 19,981 16 %
Allowance for Credit Losses(8,668)(8,063)(7,691)(7,307)(7,059)(1,609)(23 %)
Other Assets7,462 7,116 6,668 6,494 6,235 1,227 20 %
Total Assets$146,733 $140,881 $135,562 $131,403 $127,134 $19,599 15 %
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity       
Non-Interest-bearing Direct to Consumer Deposits 1
$987 $961 $985 $1,023 $1,062 ($75)(7 %)
                       Certificates of Deposits 1
22,496 21,473 20,159 17,565 15,189 7,307 48 %
                       Savings, Money Market, and Other Deposits 1
58,766 56,797 54,776 54,386 51,703 7,063 14 %
Interest-bearing Direct to Consumer Deposits 1
$81,262 $78,270 $74,935 $71,951 $66,892 $14,370 21 %
Brokered Deposits and Other Deposits23,271 21,336 20,457 19,267 19,165 4,106 21 %
Total Interest-bearing Deposits104,533 99,606 95,392 91,218 86,057 18,476 21 %
Securitized Borrowings 2
11,045 11,161 10,214 9,667 9,954 1,091 11 %
Other Borrowings 2
9,228 8,873 9,070 9,372 9,636 (408)(4 %)
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities124,806 119,640 114,676 110,257 105,647 19,159 18 %
Other Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity20,940 20,280 19,901 20,123 20,425 515 %
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$146,733 $140,881 $135,562 $131,403 $127,134 $19,599 15 %
AVERAGE YIELD       
Assets       
Cash and Investment Securities4.36 %4.19 %4.08 %3.89 %3.45 %91 bps
Restricted Cash16.71 %10.65 %10.27 %4.05 %2.73 %1,398 bps
Credit Card Loans15.63 %15.43 %15.14 %15.06 %14.50 %113 bps
Private Student Loans10.16 %10.11 %9.87 %9.68 %9.02 %114 bps
Personal Loans13.20 %12.94 %12.72 %12.35 %12.04 %116 bps
Other Loans7.14 %6.95 %6.81 %6.64 %6.16 %98 bps
Total Loans14.61 %14.44 %14.17 %14.06 %13.53 %108 bps
Total Interest Earning Assets13.05 %12.90 %12.60 %12.51 %11.96 %109 bps
AVERAGE RATES
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity       
                       Certificates of Deposits 1
4.24 %3.84 %3.35 %2.65 %1.83 %241 bps
                       Savings, Money Market, and Other Deposits 1
4.39 %4.30 %3.84 %3.41 %2.76 %163 bps
Interest-bearing Direct to Consumer Deposits 1
4.35 %4.18 %3.71 %3.23 %2.55 %180 bps
Brokered Deposits and Other Deposits4.64 %4.43 %4.15 %3.87 %3.50 %114 bps
Total Interest-bearing Deposits4.41 %4.23 %3.80 %3.36 %2.76 %165 bps
Securitized Borrowings 2
4.68 %4.60 %4.24 %3.67 %3.33 %135 bps
Other Borrowings 2
4.55 %4.32 %4.43 %4.40 %4.37 %18 bps
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities4.45 %4.27 %3.89 %3.48 %2.96 %149 bps
Net Interest Margin10.98 %10.95 %11.06 %11.34 %11.27 %(29)bps
Net Yield on Interest-earning Assets9.30 %9.29 %9.33 %9.61 %9.51 %(21)bps
1 Includes Affinity relationships
2 Includes short-term and long-term borrowings
Note: See Glossary of Financial Terms for definitions of financial terms



DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
LOAN STATISTICS
(unaudited, in millions)
 Quarter Ended  Twelve Months Ended
 Dec 31,
2023
Sep 30,
2023
Jun 30,
2023
Mar 31,
2023
Dec 31,
2022
Dec 31, 2023 vs. Dec 31, 2022Dec 31,
2023
Dec 31,
2022
2023 vs. 2022
TOTAL LOAN RECEIVABLES       
Ending Loans 1
$128,409 $122,676 $117,906 $112,674 $112,120 $16,289 15 %$128,409 $112,120 $16,289 15 %
Average Loans 1
$125,387 $120,380 $115,259 $112,049 $108,036 $17,351 16 %$118,311 $99,673 $18,638 19 %
Interest Yield14.61 %14.44 %14.17 %14.06 %13.53 %108 bps14.33 %12.54 %179 bps
Gross Principal Charge-off Rate 4.82 %4.24 %4.01 %3.50 %2.87 %195 bps4.17 %2.71 %146 bps
Net Principal Charge-off Rate 4.11 %3.52 %3.22 %2.72 %2.13 %198 bps3.42 %1.82 %160 bps
Delinquency Rate (30 or more days)3.45 %3.06 %2.57 %2.48 %2.30 %115 bps3.45 %2.30 %115 bps
Delinquency Rate (90 or more days)1.59 %1.34 %1.16 %1.14 %0.98 %61 bps1.59 %0.98 %61 bps
Gross Principal Charge-off Dollars $1,521 $1,287 $1,153 $966 $781 $740 95 %$4,927 $2,702 $2,225 82 %
Net Principal Charge-off Dollars$1,298 $1,070 $924 $750 $581 $717 123 %$4,042 $1,817 $2,225 122 %
Net Interest and Fee Charge-off Dollars$279 $223 $202 $169 $126 $153 121 %$873 $403 $470 117 %
Loans Delinquent 30 or more days$4,427 $3,756 $3,027 $2,791 $2,578 $1,849 72 %$4,427 $2,578 $1,849 72 %
Loans Delinquent 90 or more days$2,045 $1,637 $1,361 $1,290 $1,101 $944 86 %$2,045 $1,101 $944 86 %
Allowance for Credit Losses (period end)$9,283 $8,665 $8,064 $7,691 $7,374 $1,909 26 %$9,283 $7,374 $1,909 26 %
Reserve Change Build/ (Release) 2
$618 $601 $373 $385 $313 $305 $1,977 $552 $1,425 
Reserve Rate7.23 %7.06 %6.84 %6.83 %6.58 %65 bps7.23 %6.58 %65 bps
CREDIT CARD LOANS       
Ending Loans$102,259 $97,389 $93,955 $89,755 $90,113 $12,146 13 %$102,259 $90,113 $12,146 13 %
Average Loans$99,610 $95,796 $91,825 $89,460 $86,396 $13,214 15 %$94,205 $79,243 $14,962 19 %
Interest Yield15.63 %15.43 %15.14 %15.06 %14.50 %113 bps15.33 %13.42 %191 bps
Gross Principal Charge-off Rate5.50 %4.85 %4.59 %3.99 %3.20 %230 bps4.76 %3.05 %171 bps
Net Principal Charge-off Rate4.68 %4.03 %3.68 %3.10 %2.37 %231 bps3.90 %2.05 %185 bps
Delinquency Rate (30 or more days) 3.87 %3.41 %2.86 %2.76 %2.53 %134 bps3.87 %2.53 %134 bps
Delinquency Rate (90 or more days) 1.87 %1.57 %1.35 %1.34 %1.14 %73 bps1.87 %1.14 %73 bps
Gross Principal Charge-off Dollars$1,380 $1,171 $1,051 $879 $697 $683 98 %$4,481 $2,417 $2,064 85 %
Net Principal Charge-off Dollars$1,175 $973 $842 $684 $516 $659 128 %$3,674 $1,623 $2,051 126 %
Loans Delinquent 30 or more days$3,955 $3,324 $2,689 $2,477 $2,278 $1,677 74 %$3,955 $2,278 $1,677 74 %
Loans Delinquent 90 or more days$1,917 $1,527 $1,269 $1,204 $1,028 $889 86 %$1,917 $1,028 $889 86 %
Allowance for Credit Losses (period end)$7,619 $7,070 $6,525 $6,135 $5,883 $1,736 30 %$7,619 $5,883 $1,736 30 %
Reserve Change Build/ (Release) 2
$549 $545 $390 $318 $322 $227 $1,802 $610 $1,192 
Reserve Rate7.45 %7.26 %6.94 %6.84 %6.53 %92 bps7.45 %6.53 %92 bps
Total Discover Card Volume$60,917 $58,965 $58,774 $54,129 $59,153 $1,764 %$232,785 $224,477 $8,308 %
Discover Card Sales Volume$57,145 $54,952 $55,229 $50,588 $55,663 $1,482 %$217,914 $210,645 $7,269 %
Rewards Rate1.37 %1.42 %1.42 %1.41 %1.42 %(5)bps1.40 %1.41 %(1)bps
1 Total Loans includes Home Equity and other loans
2 Excludes any build/release of the liability for expected credit losses on unfunded commitments as the offset is recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of financial condition
  Note: See Glossary of Financial Terms for definitions of financial terms



DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
LOAN STATISTICS
(unaudited, in millions)
 Quarter Ended  Twelve Months Ended
 Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2023 vs. Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2023Dec 31, 20222023 vs. 2022
PRIVATE STUDENT LOANS       
Organic Student Loans$9,894 $9,963 $9,723 $9,927 $9,718 $176 %$9,894 $9,718 $176 %
Purchased Student Loans458 485 518 553 590 (132)(22 %)458 590 (132)(22 %)
Total Private Student Loans$10,352 $10,448 $10,241 $10,480 $10,308 $44 — %$10,352 $10,308 $44 — %
Interest Yield10.16 %10.11 %9.87 %9.68 %9.02 %114 bps9.95 %8.11 %184 bps
Net Principal Charge-off Rate1.52 %1.32 %1.25 %1.04 %1.33 %19 bps1.29 %1.00 %29 bps
Delinquency Rate (30 or more days)2.62 %2.62 %2.13 %2.02 %2.05 %57 bps2.62 %2.05 %57 bps
Reserve Rate8.29 %8.29 %8.29 %8.32 %8.14 %15 bps8.29 %8.14 %15 bps
PERSONAL LOANS       
Ending Loans$9,852 $9,559 $9,106 $8,374 $7,998 $1,854 23 %$9,852 $7,998 $1,854 23 %
Interest Yield13.20 %12.94 %12.72 %12.35 %12.04 %116 bps12.83 %11.95 %88 bps
Net Principal Charge-off Rate3.39 %2.63 %2.28 %1.94 %1.49 %190 bps2.60 %1.25 %135 bps
Delinquency Rate (30 or more days)1.45 %1.24 %1.00 %0.91 %0.80 %65 bps1.45 %0.80 %65 bps
Reserve Rate7.33 %6.83 %6.83 %7.43 %7.44 %(11)bps7.33 %7.44 %(11)bps
Note: See Glossary of Financial Terms for definitions of financial terms




DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND VOLUME STATISTICS 1
(unaudited, in millions)
 Quarter Ended  Twelve Months Ended
 Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2023 vs. Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2023Dec 31, 20222023 vs. 2022
DIGITAL BANKING       
Interest Income$4,868 $4,610 $4,290 $4,077 $3,856 $1,012 26 %$17,845 $12,864 $4,981 39 %
Interest Expense1,400 1,288 1,113 945 789 611 77 %4,746 1,865 2,881 154 %
Net Interest Income3,468 3,322 3,177 3,132 3,067 401 13 %13,099 10,999 2,100 19 %
Non-Interest Income611 592 586 522 567 44 %2,311 2,118 193 %
Revenue Net of Interest Expense4,079 3,914 3,763 3,654 3,634 445 12 %15,410 13,117 2,293 17 %
Provision for Credit Losses1,909 1,702 1,305 1,102 883 1,026 116 %6,018 2,359 3,659 155 %
Total Operating Expense1,712 1,409 1,359 1,342 1,445 267 18 %5,822 5,049 773 15 %
Income/ (Loss) Before Income Taxes$458 $803 $1,099 $1,210 $1,306 ($848)(65 %)$3,570 $5,709 ($2,139)(37 %)
Net Interest Margin10.98 %10.95 %11.06 %11.34 %11.27 %(29)bps11.07 %11.04 %bps
Pretax Return on Loan Receivables1.45 %2.65 %3.82 %4.38 %4.80 %(335)bps3.02 %5.73 %(271)bps
Allowance for Credit Losses (period end)$9,283 $8,665 $8,064 $7,691 $7,374 $1,909 26 %$9,283 $7,374 $1,909 26 %
Reserve Change Build/ (Release) $618 $601 $373 $385 $313 $305 $1,977 $552 $1,425 
PAYMENT SERVICES       
Interest Income$— $— $— $— $— $— NM$— $— $— NM
Interest Expense— — — — — — NM— — — NM
Net Interest Income— — — — — — NM— — — NM
Non-Interest Income (Loss)117 130 115 88 87 30 34 %450 176 274 156 %
Revenue Net of Interest Expense117 130 115 88 87 30 34 %450 176 274 156 %
Provision for Credit Losses— — — — — — NM— — — NM
Total Operating Expense63 45 45 41 50 13 26 %194 167 27 16 %
Income/ (Loss) Before Income Taxes$54 $85 $70 $47 $37 $17 NM$256 $9 $247 NM
TRANSACTIONS PROCESSED ON NETWORKS
Discover Network974 964 940 850 946 28 %3,728 3,617 111 %
PULSE Network2,308 2,011 1,761 1,625 1,666 642 39 %7,705 6,200 1,505 24 %
Total3,282 2,975 2,701 2,475 2,612 670 26 %11,433 9,817 1,616 16 %
NETWORK VOLUME
PULSE Network$79,194 $72,146 $69,008 $65,268 $66,807 $12,387 19 %$285,616 $253,072 $32,544 13 %
Network Partners8,736 9,899 10,408 10,628 10,433 (1,697)(16 %)39,671 44,542 (4,871)(11 %)
Diners Club International 2
10,468 9,723 9,897 9,211 9,155 1,313 14 %39,299 33,505 5,794 17 %
Total Payment Services98,398 91,768 89,313 85,107 86,395 12,003 14 %364,586 331,119 33,467 10 %
Discover Network - Proprietary58,419 57,228 57,099 51,826 58,138 281 — %224,572 218,738 5,834 %
Total$156,817 $148,996 $146,412 $136,933 $144,533 $12,284 %$589,158 $549,857 $39,301 %
1 The comparative prior quarters ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 have been restated to reflect immaterial corrections to the financial statements. See Reconciliation of Prior Periods for reconciliation to previously reported results.
2 Volume is derived from data provided by licencees for Diners Club branded cards issued outside of North America and is subject to subsequent revision or amendment
Note: See Glossary of Financial Terms for definitions of financial terms



DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES - GLOSSARY OF FINANCIAL TERMS
Balance Sheet & Regulatory Capital Terms
Liquidity Portfolio represents cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash-in-process) and other investments
Regulatory Capital Ratios are preliminary
Total Risk Based Capital Ratio represents total capital divided by risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 Capital Ratio represents tier 1 capital divided by risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio represents tier 1 capital divided by average total assets
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio represents common equity tier 1 capital divided by risk weighted assets
Tangible Assets represents total assets less goodwill and intangibles
Tangible Common Equity ("TCE"), a non-GAAP financial measure, represents total common equity less goodwill and intangibles. The Company believes TCE is a meaningful measure to investors of the net asset value of the Company. For corresponding reconciliation of TCE to a GAAP financial measure, see Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Data
Tangible Common Equity/Net Loans, a non-GAAP measure, represents TCE divided by total loans less the allowance for credit losses (period end)
Tangible Common Equity per Share, a non-GAAP measure, represents TCE divided by ending common shares outstanding
Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets, a non-GAAP measure, represents TCE divided by total assets less goodwill and intangibles
Undrawn Credit Facilities represents asset-backed conduit funding facilities and Federal Reserve discount window (excluding investments pledged to the Federal Reserve, which are included within the liquidity investment portfolio)
Credit Related Terms
Delinquency Rate (30 or more days) represents loans delinquent thirty days or more divided by ending loans (total or respective product loans, as appropriate)
Delinquency Rate (90 or more days) represents loans delinquent ninety days or more divided by ending loans (total or respective product loans, as appropriate)
Gross Principal Charge-off Rate represents gross principal charge-off dollars (annualized) divided by average loans for the reporting period (total or respective product loans, as appropriate)
Net Principal Charge-off Rate represents net principal charge-off dollars (annualized) divided by average loans for the reporting period (total or respective product loans, as appropriate)
Reserve Rate represents the allowance for credit losses divided by total loans (total or respective product loans, as appropriate)
Earnings and Shareholder Return Terms
Book Value per share represents total equity divided by ending common shares outstanding
Capital Returned to Common Stockholders represents common stock dividends declared and treasury share repurchases, excluding common stock issued under employee benefit plans and stock based compensation
Earnings Per Share represents net income allocated to common stockholders divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding
Interest Yield represents interest income on loan receivables (annualized) divided by average loans for the reporting period (total or respective product loans, as appropriate)
Net Income Allocated to Common Stockholders represents net income less preferred stock dividends and income allocated to participating securities
Net Interest Margin represents net interest income (annualized) divided by average total loans for the period
Net Yield on Interest Earning Assets represents net interest income (annualized) divided by average total interest earning assets for the period
Operating Efficiency represents total operating expense divided by revenue net of interest expense
Pretax Return on Loan Receivables represents income before income taxes (annualized) divided by total average loans for the period
Payout Ratio represents capital returned to common stockholders divided by net income allocated to common stockholders
Return on Common Equity represents net income available for common stockholders (annualized) divided by average total common equity for the reporting period
Return on Equity represents net income (annualized) divided by average total equity for the reporting period
Rewards Rate represents Credit Card rewards cost divided by Discover Card sales volume
Volume Terms
Discover Card Sales Volume represents Discover card activity related to sales net of returns
Discover Card Volume represents Discover card activity related to sales net of returns, balance transfers, cash advances and other activity
Discover Network Proprietary Volume represents gross Discover Card sales volume on the Discover Network



DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP DATA 1
(unaudited, in millions)
 Quarter Ended
 Dec 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022
GAAP Total Common Equity$13,772 $13,180 $12,800 $13,004 $13,288 
Less: Goodwill(255)(255)(255)(255)(255)
Less: Intangibles— — — — — 
Tangible Common Equity 2
$13,517 $12,925 $12,545 $12,749 $13,033 
GAAP Book Value Per Share$59.29 $56.93 $55.44 $54.79 $53.65 
Less: Goodwill(1.03)(1.02)(1.03)(1.00)(0.96)
Less: Intangibles— — — — — 
   Less: Preferred Stock(4.22)(4.22)(4.22)(4.11)(3.95)
Tangible Common Equity Per Share $54.04 $51.69 $50.19 $49.68 $48.74 
1 The comparative prior quarters ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 have been restated to reflect immaterial corrections to the financial statements. See Reconciliation of Prior Periods for reconciliation to previously reported results.
2 Tangible Common Equity ("TCE"), a non-GAAP financial measure, represents common equity less goodwill and intangibles. A reconciliation of TCE to common equity, a GAAP financial measure, is shown above. Other financial services companies may also use TCE and definitions may vary, so users of this information are advised to exercise caution in comparing TCE of different companies. TCE is included because management believes that common equity excluding goodwill and intangibles is a more meaningful measure to investors of the true net asset value of the Company
Note: See Glossary of Financial Terms for definitions of financial terms



DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
RECONCILIATION OF PRIOR PERIOD RESTATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
The following pages present a reconciliation for certain information disclosed in the financial data supplement.
Beginning around mid-2007, Discover incorrectly classified certain credit card accounts into its highest merchant and merchant acquirer pricing tier. The Company determined the revenue impact of the incorrect card product classification was immaterial to the consolidated financial statements for the prior periods presented in this disclosure. For comparative purposes, the Company has made these immaterial corrections to the consolidated financial statements in the prior periods presented.



DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
RECONCILIATION OF PRIOR PERIOD RESTATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
(unaudited, in millions, except per share statistics)
As Previously ReportedRestatement ImpactsAs Restated
Quarter EndedTwelve
Months Ended
Quarter EndedTwelve
Months Ended
Quarter EndedTwelve
Months Ended
Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022
EARNINGS SUMMARY
   Discount/Interchange Revenue$1,057$1,165$4,410($11)($11)($44)$1,046$1,154$4,366
   Discount and Interchange Revenue, net3413681,424(11)(11)(44)3303571,380
Total Non-Interest Income6216652,338(11)(11)(44)6106542,294
Revenue Net of Interest Expense$3,753$3,732$13,337($11)($11)($44)$3,742$3,721$13,293
    Other Expense $124$154$560$—$—($20)$124$154$540
Total Operating Expense $1,383$1,495$5,236$—$—($20)$1,383$1,495$5,216
Income/ (Loss) Before Income Taxes$1,268$1,354$5,742($11)($11)($24)$1,257$1,343$5,718
Tax Expense2923211,350(3)(3)(6)2893181,344
Net Income/ (Loss)$976$1,033$4,392($8)($8)($18)$968$1,025$4,374
Net Income/ (Loss) Allocated to Common Stockholders $939$1,027$4,304($8)($8)($18)$931$1,019$4,286
Operating Efficiency36.8 %40.0 %39.3 %10bps20bps(10)bps36.9 %40.2 %39.2 %
ROE 27 %28 %31 %bpsbps100bps27 %28 %32 %
Payout Ratio145 %72 %67 %200bps100bps100bps147 %73 %68 %
PER SHARE STATISTICS
Basic EPS $3.58 $3.77 $15.52 ($0.03)($0.03)($0.07)$3.55 $3.74 $15.45 
Diluted EPS $3.58 $3.77 $15.50 ($0.03)($0.03)($0.06)$3.55 $3.74 $15.44 
Book Value per share $55.79 $54.57 $54.57 ($1.00)($0.92)($0.92)$54.79 $53.65 $53.65 
SEGMENT RESULTS
Digital Banking
Non-Interest Income$533 $578 $2,162 ($11)($11)($44)$522 $567 $2,118 
Revenue Net of Interest Expense$3,665 $3,645 $13,161 ($11)($11)($44)$3,654 $3,634 $13,117 
Total Operating Expense$1,342 $1,445 $5,069 $— $— ($20)$1,342 $1,445 $5,049 
Income/ (Loss) Before Income Taxes$1,221 $1,317 $5,733 ($11)($11)($24)$1,210 $1,306 $5,709 
Pretax Return on Loan Receivables 4.42 %4.84 %5.75 %(4)bps(4)bps(2)bps4.38 %4.80 %5.73 %




DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
RECONCILIATION OF PRIOR PERIOD RESTATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
(unaudited, in millions, except per share statistics)
As Previously ReportedRestatement ImpactsAs Restated
Quarter EndedQuarter EndedQuarter Ended
Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Assets
Other Assets$4,381 $4,519 $80 $78 $4,461 $4,597 
    Total Assets$133,061 $131,628 $80 $78 $133,141 $131,706 
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities$4,843 $5,294 $335 $324 $5,178 $5,618 
    Total Liabilities118,746 117,038 335 324 119,081 117,362 
Total Equity14,315 14,590 (255)(246)14,060 14,344 
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$133,061 $131,628 $80 $78 $133,141 $131,706 
BALANCE SHEET STATISTICS
Total Common Equity$13,259 $13,534 ($255)($246)$13,004 $13,288 
Total Common Equity/Total Assets10.0 %10.3 %(20)bps(20)bps9.8 %10.1 %
Total Common Equity/Net Loans 12.6 %12.9 %(20)bps(20)bps12.4 %12.7 %
Tangible Assets $132,806 $131,373 $80 $78 $132,886 $131,451 
Tangible Common Equity $13,004 $13,279 ($255)($246)$12,749 $13,033 
Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets 9.8 %10.1 %(20)bps(20)bps9.6 %9.9 %
Tangible Common Equity/Net Loans 12.4 %12.7 %(30)bps(30)bps12.1 %12.4 %
Tangible Common Equity per share $50.68 $49.66 ($1)($0.92)$49.68 $48.74 
REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS
Total Risk Based Capital Ratio 14.9 %16.0 %(20)bps(20)bps14.7 %15.8 %
Tier 1 Risk Based Capital Ratio13.2 %14.3 %(20)bps(30)bps13.0 %14.0 %
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio11.6 %12.7 %(20)bps(20)bps11.4 %12.5 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio12.3 %13.3 %(20)bps(20)bps12.1 %13.1 %

©2024 DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES Exhibit 99.3 2023 & 4Q23 Financial Results January 17, 2024


 
The following slides are part of a presentation by Discover Financial Services (the "Company") in connection with reporting quarterly financial results and are intended to be viewed as part of that presentation. No representation is made that the information in these slides is complete. For additional financial, statistical, and business related information, as well as information regarding business and segment trends, see the earnings release and financial supplement included as exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed today and available on the Company’s website (www.discover.com) and the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). The presentation contains forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made, which reflect management’s estimates, projections, expectations or beliefs at that time, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. For a discussion of certain risks and uncertainties that may affect the future results of the Company, please see "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," "Risk Factors," "Business – Competition," "Business – Supervision and Regulation" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, "Risk Factors" and “Management's Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2023, June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, which are filed with the SEC and available at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) and subsequent reports on Forms 8-K and 10-Q, including the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed today with the SEC. The Company does not undertake to update or revise forward-looking statements as more information becomes available. Notice 2


 
2023 & 4Q23 Highlights 3 • 2023 net income of $2.9Bn; diluted EPS of $11.26; and return on equity of 21% ◦ 4Q23 net income of $388MM; diluted EPS of $1.54 • Delivered strong 2023 financial results ◦ Card receivables grew 13%; direct-to-consumer deposits grew 19% ◦ Credit seasoning consistent with recent periods of elevated growth ◦ Generated a 38% efficiency ratio while investing in compliance and risk management capabilities • Achieved several important milestones ◦ Exceeded $100Bn in Card receivables ◦ Successfully launched Cashback Debit on a national scale ◦ Announced intent to exit student lending ◦ Maintained our award-winning products and customer service ◦ Appointed our new CEO • Well positioned to continue driving sustainable long-term performance


 
• Revenue net of interest expense was $4.2Bn, up 13%, due to higher net interest income, loan fee income, and higher debit and credit volumes • Provision for credit losses increased by $1.0Bn reflecting a $305MM increase in reserve build and a $717MM increase in net charge-offs • Expenses increased $280MM, or 19%, driven by investments in compliance and risk management, a reserve for customer remediation, and marketing for Cashback Debit 4Q23 Summary Financial Results Key Points 4 $1,025 $401 $74 $(1,026) $(280) $194 $388 4Q22 Net Income Net Interest Income Non- Interest Income Provision for Credit Losses Operating Expense Income Tax/ Capital Action 4Q23 Net Income Year-Over-Year Net Income & EPS ($MM, except EPS) 4Q23 $ 3,468 $ 728 $ 1,909 $ 1,775 $ 124 4Q22 $ 3,067 $ 654 $ 883 $ 1,495 $ 318 B/(W) $ 401 $ 74 $ (1,026) $ (280) $ 194 EPS $ 3.74 $ 1.12 $ 0.21 $ (2.87) $ (0.78) $ 0.12 $ 1.54 (1) Note(s) 1. The comparative prior quarter ended December 31, 2022 has been restated to reflect immaterial corrections to the financial statements. See Reconciliation of Prior Periods in the Financial Supplement for reconciliation to previously reported results


 
• NIM on loans was 10.98%, up 3bps QOQ as favorable loan and cash and securities yields were mostly offset by higher funding costs • Total loan yield was up 17bps QOQ primarily due to lower payment rates, partially offset by higher interest charge-offs • The net funding rate increased by 14bps QOQ, reflecting higher consumer deposit pricing • Average consumer deposits were up 4% QOQ and up 21% YOY 4Q23 Net Interest Income Drivers 5 Key Points Note(s) 1. Includes checking and reflects both interest-bearing and non-interest bearing consumer deposits 2. Net Funding Rate reflects interest expense, net of interest income from other interest-earning assets, as a percentage of average receivables 11.27% 11.34% 11.06% 10.95% 10.98% 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 NIM on Loans Loan Growth ($Bn) Funding Mix (%), Average Balance $90.1 $89.8 $94.0 $97.4 $102.3 $9.7 $9.9 $9.7 $10.0 $9.9$8.0 $8.4 $9.1 $9.6 $9.9 $4.3 $4.6 $5.1 $5.8 $6.4 Card +13% YOY Organic Student +2% YOY Personal +23% YOY Other + 49% YOY 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 64% 66% 66% 66% 65% 18% 17% 18% 18% 18% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 8% 7% 7% 8% DTC and Affinity Deposits Brokered & Other Deposits Securitized Borrowing Unsecured Borrowing 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 Total Loan Yield 13.53% 14.06% 14.17% 14.44% 14.61% Net Funding Rate (2) 2.26% 2.72% 3.11% 3.49% 3.63% (1)


 
Note(s) 1. The comparative prior quarter ended December 31, 2022 has been restated to reflect immaterial corrections to the financial statements. See Reconciliation of Prior Periods in the Financial Supplement for reconciliation to previously reported results 2. Rewards rate represents credit card rewards cost divided by Discover Card sales volume • Net interest income increased due to higher loan receivables partially offset by margin compression • Net discount and interchange revenue was up 4% from higher sales and lower rewards • Transaction processing revenue up 24% from higher PULSE volume • Loan fee income increase reflects higher delinquencies from recent vintages • The rewards rate was 1.37%, down 5bps YOY driven by lower Cashback Match and change in the 5% category 4Q23 Amazon & Target 4Q22 Amazon & Digital Wallets 4Q23 Revenue 6 Key Points Inc / (Dec) ($MM) 4Q23 4Q22 $ % Net Interest Income 3,468 3,067 401 13% Net Discount/Interchange Revenue 370 357 13 4% Protection Products Revenue 43 44 (1) (2%) Loan Fee Income 217 182 35 19% Transaction Processing Revenue 82 66 16 24% Gain/(Loss) on Equity Investment 2 (6) 8 133% Other Income 14 11 3 27% Total Non-Interest Income 728 654 74 11% Revenue Net of Interest Expense $4,196 $3,721 $475 13% Change 4Q23 4Q22 QOQ YOY Discover Card Sales Volume ($MM) $57,145 $55,663 4 % 3% Rewards Rate (2) 1.37 % 1.42 % (5)bps (5)bps $3,721 $401 $13 $(1) $35 $16 $8 $3 $4,196 4Q22 Rev Net of Int Exp Net Interest Income Net Discount/ Interchange Protection Products Loan Fee Income Transaction Processing Gain/(Loss) on Equity Investments Other Income 4Q23 Rev Net of Int Exp Year-Over-Year Revenue ($MM) (1) (1)


 
Note(s) 1. Defined as reported total operating expense divided by revenue net of interest expense 2. The comparative prior quarter ended December 31, 2022 has been restated to reflect immaterial corrections to the financial statements. See Reconciliation of Prior Periods in the Financial Supplement for reconciliation to previously reported results • Employee compensation increased due to higher headcount • Marketing increased to support our national Cashback Debit campaign • Professional fees were up driven by continued investment in compliance and risk management initiatives • Other expense reflects a reserve for customer remediation 4Q23 Operating Expense Inc / (Dec) ($MM) 4Q23 4Q22 $ % Employee Compensation and Benefits $646 $573 73 13% Marketing and Business Development 372 313 59 19% Information Processing & Communications 170 143 27 19% Professional Fees 312 264 48 18% Premises and Equipment 25 48 (23) (48%) Other Expense 250 154 96 62% Total Operating Expense $1,775 $1,495 $280 19% Operating Efficiency(1)(2) 42.3 % 40.2 % 210 bps 7 Key Points Year-Over-Year Expense ($MM) $1,495 $73 $59 $27 $48 $73 $1,775 4Q22 Expense Employee Comp Marketing Info Processing Professional Fees All Other 4Q23 Expense


 
• Higher credit card net charge-off rate driven by seasoning of recent vintages with higher delinquency trends • Student loan net charge-offs reflect macroeconomic conditions • Personal loan net charge-offs increased from credit normalization 4Q23 Key Credit Metrics 8 Key PointsChange 4Q22 3Q23 4Q23 QOQ YOY Credit Card Loans Ending Loan Balance ($MM) $90,113 $97,389 $102,259 5% 13% Net Principal Charge-off Rate 2.37% 4.03% 4.68% 65 bps 231 bps 30-Day Delinquency Rate 2.53% 3.41% 3.87% 46 bps 134 bps Private Student Loans Ending Loan Balance ($MM) $10,308 $10,448 $10,352 (1)% —% Net Principal Charge-off Rate 1.33% 1.32% 1.52% 20 bps 19 bps 30-Day Delinquency Rate 2.05% 2.62% 2.62% 0 bps 57 bps Personal Loans Ending Loan Balance ($MM) $7,998 $9,559 $9,852 3% 23% Net Principal Charge-off Rate 1.49% 2.63% 3.39% 76 bps 190 bps 30-Day Delinquency Rate 0.80% 1.24% 1.45% 21 bps 65 bps Total Loans Ending Loan Balance ($MM) $112,120 $122,676 $128,409 5% 15% Net Principal Charge-off Rate 2.13% 3.52% 4.11% 59 bps 198 bps 30-Day Delinquency Rate 2.30% 3.06% 3.45% 39 bps 115 bps


 
9 ($MM) Credit Card Student Loans Personal Loans Other Total Loans Balance at September 30, 2023 $7,070 $866 $653 $76 $8,665 Reserve rate 7.26% 8.29% 6.83% N/A 7.06% Provision for credit losses 1,724 32 152 8 1,916 Net Charge-offs 1,175 40 83 — 1,298 Balance at December 31, 2023 $7,619 $858 $722 $84 $9,283 Reserve rate 7.45% 8.29% 7.33% N/A 7.23% Total Loan Reserve Rate 6.58% 6.83% 6.84% 7.06% 7.23% 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 Allowance for Credit Losses


 
$2.1 $1.8 $0.3 $2.3 $2.4 $1.9 $0.40 $0.44 $0.44 $0.50 $0.60 $0.70 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 Capital Return(3)Capital Position Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital Ratio (%) Note(s) 1. Capital for years ended 2022 and prior have been restated for comparative purposes and considers the impacts of the immaterial corrections to the financial statements; years 2018-2021 reflect a best estimate 2. Based on the final rule published September 30, 2020. Capital ratios reflect delay in the recognition of the impact of CECL reserves on regulatory capital for two years in accordance with the final rule 3. Quarterly dividend per share figures for 2018 through 2023 represent year-end levels 10.9% 11.0% 12.9% 14.5% 13.1% 11.3% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 • The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 11.3% declined 30bps sequentially driven by loan growth • Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share of common stock Key Points Capital Position & Capital Return Trends Share Repurchases ($Bn) Quarterly Dividend per Share (1) (2)


 
11 2024 Perspective 2023 Actual 2024 Perspective Loan Growth 15% • Expect loans to be relatively flat Net Interest Margin 11.07% • Expect NIM of 10.5-10.8% depending on rate outlook Operating Expense $6.0Bn • Anticipate total operating expense to be up mid-single digits subject to risk and compliance matters Net Charge-offs 3.42% • Expect full year average net charge-off rate of 4.9-5.3% Capital Management $2.5Bn returned to shareholders • To be updated post CCAR results


 
Appendix


 
4Q23 Asset Yield & Liabilities Rate 4Q23 3Q23 4Q22 Interest-Earning Assets ($Bn) Avg Bal Yield Avg Bal Yield Avg Bal Yield Total Loans $125.4 14.61 % $120.4 14.44 % $108.0 13.53 % Other Interest-Earning Assets 22.5 4.41 % 21.4 4.26 % 20.0 3.42 % Total Interest-Earning Assets $147.9 13.05 % $141.8 12.90 % $128.0 11.96 % 4Q23 3Q23 4Q22 Interest-Bearing Liabilities ($Bn) Avg Bal Rate Avg Bal Rate Avg Bal Rate Direct to Consumer Deposits (1) (2) $81.3 4.35 % $78.3 4.18 % $66.9 2.55 % Brokered Deposits and Other 23.3 4.64 % 21.3 4.43 % 19.2 3.50 % Interest Bearing-Deposits 104.5 4.41 % 99.6 4.23 % 86.1 2.76 % Borrowings 20.3 4.62 % 20.0 4.49 % 19.5 3.84 % Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities $124.8 4.45 % $119.6 4.27 % $105.6 2.96 % 13 Note(s) 1. Includes Affinity relationships 2. Excludes checking which is a non-interest bearing deposit product


 
2.7% 2.7% 2.8% 2.7% 2.8% 2.9% 3.0% 3.2% 3.4% 3.6% 3.8% 3.9% 93 95 99 101 106 110 116 120 131 138 140 134 30+ day DQ rate (%) YoY bps Increase Ja n-23 Feb -23 Mar- 23 Apr-2 3 May -23 Ju n-23 Ju l-2 3 Aug-23 Sep -23 Oct- 23 Nov-2 3 Dec -23 3.2% 3.0% 1.8% 1.8% 3.4% 4.9% 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Forecast Credit Drivers 14 • 2022 vintage to reach peak maturation in 2024 • The rate of increase in Card delinquency formation is slowing • Post-pandemic vintages are expected to generate returns at or above targeted thresholds Key Points Card 30+ Delinquency TrendsCard New Accounts (#) Portfolio NCO (Total Company) 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Forecast ~1.4x above 2019 levels YoY Growth (8)% +23% +23% (9)% 4.9-5.3%


 
Total Company Loans Credit Card Loans Private Student Loans Personal Loans 1.46 1.37 1.61 1.80 1.71 2.13 2.72 3.22 3.52 4.11 1.40 1.55 1.64 1.63 1.94 2.30 2.48 2.57 3.06 3.45 NCO rate (%) 30+ day DQ rate (%) 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 1.65 1.50 1.84 2.01 1.92 2.37 3.10 3.68 4.03 4.68 1.48 1.66 1.77 1.76 2.11 2.53 2.76 2.86 3.41 3.87 NCO rate (%) 30+ day DQ rate (%) 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 1.11 1.21 1.12 1.21 1.14 1.49 1.94 2.28 2.63 3.39 0.71 0.69 0.69 0.63 0.69 0.80 0.91 1.00 1.24 1.45 NCO rate (%) 30+ day DQ rate (%) 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 0.68 0.80 0.69 1.08 0.91 1.33 1.04 1.25 1.32 1.52 1.55 1.55 1.62 1.66 1.94 2.05 2.02 2.13 2.62 2.62 NCO rate (%) 30+ day DQ rate (%) 3Q21 4Q21 1Q22 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 Credit Performance Trends 15


 
YOY YOY YOY YOY 4Q23 Payments Volume ($Bn) Discover Network • Discover Network volume was up slightly reflecting an increase in Discover card sales volume • PULSE volume was up 19% driven by an increase in debit transaction volume • Diners volume was up 14% reflecting strength across most regions • Network Partners was down 16% YOY driven by lower AribaPay volume Key Points $58.1 $51.8 $57.1 $57.2 $58.4 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 $66.8 $65.3 $69.0 $72.1 $79.2 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 $9.2 $9.2 $9.9 $9.7 $10.5 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 $10.4 $10.6 $10.4 $9.9 $8.7 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 Diners (1) PULSE Network Partners 0% 19% 14% (16%) Note(s) 1. Volume is derived from data provided by licensees for Diners Club branded cards issued outside of North America and is subject to subsequent revision or amendment Total Network Volume up 8% YOY 16


 


 
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