Core Insights - Discover reported stable consumer financial habits and improving credit metrics in Q1, including lower 30+ day delinquency rates [1][4] - The acquisition by Capital One is expected to enhance competition in payment networks and expand product offerings [2][3] Financial Performance - Discover's first-quarter earnings showed improving credit metrics, increased debit spending, and higher deposits ahead of the Capital One acquisition [2] - PULSE network volumes increased by 3% to $81.3 billion, driven by growth in debit spending [3] - Card sales were down 2% year over year, with sales volume at $49.3 billion [6][7] - Ending loan balances in the card business were $99 billion, down from $102.8 billion in the previous quarter [6] Consumer Behavior - Discover's customer behavior was stable, evidenced by spending, payment, and credit trends [4] - The 30+ day delinquency rate decreased by 0.18% compared to the previous quarter [4] Provision and Charge-offs - Discover's provision expense declined by $253 million, indicating a stable credit performance [5] - Personal loan balances remained flat at $10.1 billion, with net charge-offs at 4.21% [7] Deposits and Funding - Average consumer deposits increased by 6% year over year and 1% sequentially, with direct-to-consumer deposits growing by $2 billion [8] - Direct-to-consumer deposits now account for 74% of total funding [8] Segment Performance - The Diners Club segment showed robust growth, with volumes at $12 billion, up 18% year over year, driven by expansion in India and Israel [8]

Financial Performance - Discover Financial Services reported a 31% year-over-year increase in earnings per share for Q1 2025 [4][12] - Net income reached $1.1 billion, reflecting a 30% increase from the previous year [4][12] - The net interest margin improved to 12.18%, up 115 basis points year-over-year and 22 basis points sequentially [4][12] Credit and Loan Metrics - Card receivables decreased by 0.5% year-over-year, while Discover Card sales fell by 2% compared to the prior year [4][12] - Total net charge-offs were 4.99%, which is 7 basis points higher than the previous year and up 35 basis points from the prior quarter [4][12] - The thirty-plus day delinquency rate improved compared to the previous quarter, indicating stable credit performance [5][12] Deposits and Funding - Average consumer deposits increased by 6% year-over-year and 1% sequentially, with direct-to-consumer deposit balances growing by $2 billion [4][12] - Direct-to-consumer deposits now account for 74% of total funding, while average deposit rates were reduced by 22 basis points [12] Merger with Capital One - The merger with Capital One is expected to close on May 18, 2025, following approvals from regulatory bodies and shareholders [10][12] - Due to the merger timing, Discover shareholders will receive dividends declared on Capital One shares instead of Discover's own dividends [6][12] Operational Expenses - Total operating expenses increased by 1% year-over-year, with compensation costs rising by 10% due to higher wages and benefits [12] - Information processing expenses also increased by 10% due to technology investments [12] Capital Ratios - The Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio stood at 14.7%, up 60 basis points compared to the prior quarter, indicating strong capital levels [12]

Core Viewpoint - Discover Financial Services (DFS) reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with adjusted earnings per share of $4.25, exceeding estimates by 28.8% and showing a 31% year-over-year increase [1] Financial Performance - Revenues, net of interest expenses, reached $4.3 billion, a 2% year-over-year increase, surpassing the consensus estimate by 0.7% [1] - Interest income decreased by 3% year over year to $4.8 billion, missing the estimate of $5 billion, while interest expense fell 15% year over year to $1.2 billion, lower than the estimate of $1.4 billion [3] - Non-interest income grew by 3% year over year to $693 million, beating the consensus estimate of $691.2 million but falling short of the estimate of $708.1 million [3] - Total operating expenses were $1.6 billion, up 1% year over year, but lower than the estimate of $1.8 billion [4] - Net income climbed 30% year over year to $1.1 billion [4] Segment Performance Digital Banking - Pretax income in the Digital Banking segment increased by 30% year over year to $1.4 billion, exceeding both the consensus estimate of $1.06 billion and the estimate of $1.04 billion [5] - Provision for credit losses decreased by 17% year over year to $1.2 billion [5] - Total loans decreased by 7% year over year to $117.4 billion, with net interest income increasing by 2% year over year to $3.56 billion [6] Payment Services - The Payment Services segment reported a pretax income of $91 million, an 11% year-over-year increase, surpassing the consensus estimate of $83.5 million but missing the estimate of $99 million [7] - Payment Services volume declined by 4% year over year to $96 billion, with PULSE dollar volume growing by 3% and Diners Club volume advancing by 18% [8] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $147.9 billion, a 0.2% increase from the end of 2024 [9] - The liquidity portfolio amounted to $30.2 billion, improving by 10.7% from December 31, 2024 [9] - Total liabilities decreased by 0.6% to $129 billion, while total equity increased by 5.8% to $19 billion [10] Merger and Dividend Update - Capital One Financial Corporation secured regulatory approvals for its merger with DFS, expected to close around May 18, 2025 [11] - A quarterly cash dividend of 70 cents per share was sanctioned, payable on June 5, 2025, but DFS shareholders may not receive this dividend due to the merger [11] 2025 Guidance - Management anticipates loan growth to follow pre-pandemic trends, with net interest margin expected to remain consistent with the fourth-quarter 2024 level of 11.96% [12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income for Q1 2025 was $1.1 billion, a 30% increase from the prior year [8] - Earnings per share increased by 31% compared to last year, driven by a healthy net interest margin and good credit performance [6] - Provision expense declined by $253 million, reflecting a reduction in credit reserve balance and lower net charge offs [8] - Net interest margin ended the quarter at 12.18%, up 115 basis points from the prior year [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Card receivables were down 5% year over year due to modestly lower sales [9] - Discover card sales decreased by 2% compared to the prior year, attributed to past credit tightening actions [10] - Personal loan balances remained flat, with robust demand but slowed new originations due to conservative underwriting and increased competition [10] - Non-interest income increased by $20 million or 3%, driven by an increase in net discount and interchange revenue [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average consumer deposits were up 6% year over year and 1% sequentially [11] - Direct to consumer deposit balances grew by $2 billion in the quarter, now accounting for 74% of total funding [11] - The thirty plus day delinquency rate decreased by 18 basis points compared to last quarter [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The merger with Capital One has been approved by regulatory bodies and is expected to close on May 18, 2025, which is anticipated to enhance competition in payment networks and broaden product offerings [5][6] - The company aims to increase resources devoted to innovation and security through the merger [6] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is closely monitoring economic developments and consumer health amid increasing macroeconomic uncertainty [7] - The company has not provided an update on 2025 trends due to the upcoming merger [16] Other Important Information - The common equity Tier one ratio for the period was 14.7%, up 60 basis points compared to the prior quarter [15] - A quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share was declared, but shareholders will receive dividends from Capital One post-merger [16] Summary of Q&A Session - There was no question and answer session following the remarks [4]

Exhibit 99.3 1Q25 Financial Results April 23, 2025 2 1Q25 Highlights 3 • 1Q25 net income of $1.1Bn; diluted EPS of $4.25, and return on equity of 24% • Financial performance remains solid ◦ Revenue growth from margin expansion ◦ Good credit performance highlighted by a reserve release and lower net charge-offs ◦ Strong capital position; CET1 ratio of 14.7% • Prudently managing our business ◦ Customer trends are stable ◦ Monitoring economic developments • Secured all necessary approvals for our pending merge ...

Core Insights - Discover Financial Services reported a 30% year-over-year increase in net income for the first quarter, reaching $1.1 billion, attributed to strong net interest margin and positive credit trends [1] - The net interest margin improved by 115 basis points to 12.18%, primarily due to lower funding costs [2] - The provision for credit losses decreased by $253 million year-over-year to $1.2 billion, supported by a favorable reserve change of $190 million and a $97 million reduction in net charge-offs [2] Credit Performance - Credit card net charge-offs and delinquency rates showed improvement year-over-year, while personal loan net charge-offs remained stable quarter-over-quarter [3] - Total loan net charge-offs met expectations, with delinquency rates reflecting a downward trend [3] Merger Developments - The earnings release coincided with the announcement that Capital One received regulatory approvals to complete its merger with Discover, expected to close around May 18 [4] - Capital One's CEO stated that the merger will create a leading consumer banking and payments platform [5]

Core Viewpoint - Discover (DFS) reported quarterly earnings of $4.25 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.30 per share, and showing a substantial increase from $1.10 per share a year ago, indicating strong financial performance [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $4.25 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.67% and showing a slight increase from $4.21 billion year-over-year [2] - Discover has consistently outperformed consensus EPS estimates over the last four quarters, achieving earnings surprises of 28.79% and 61.20% in the most recent quarters [1][2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Discover shares have experienced a decline of approximately 0.5% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 10.1%, indicating relative resilience in a challenging market [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.48, with projected revenues of $4.3 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $13.76 on revenues of $17.35 billion [7] Industry Context - The Financial - Consumer Loans industry, to which Discover belongs, is currently ranked in the top 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable environment for the company's performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could influence Discover's stock performance [5]

Financial Performance - Interest income for Q1 2025 was $4,801 million, a decrease of 3% compared to $4,948 million in Q1 2024[1] - Net interest income increased by 2% to $3,558 million from $3,487 million year-over-year[1] - Total non-interest income was $693 million, reflecting a 3% increase from $673 million in the same quarter last year[1] - Net income allocated to common stockholders rose by 31% to $1,069 million from $813 million year-over-year[1] - The effective tax rate for Q1 2025 was 23.5%, down from 24.0% in Q1 2024[1] - Digital Banking's Net Interest Income increased to $3,558 million in Q1 2025, up 2% from $3,487 million in Q1 2024[8] - Net Income before Income Taxes for Digital Banking increased to $1,353 million in Q1 2025, a 30% increase from $1,037 million in Q1 2024[8] Asset and Equity Changes - Total assets decreased by 3% to $147,914 million from $152,707 million in Q1 2024[2] - Total assets decreased by $3,731 million, or 2%, to $148,045 million compared to March 31, 2024[4] - Total equity increased by 29% to $18,963 million compared to $14,670 million in the same quarter last year[2] - Tangible Common Equity per Share rose to $70.14 in Q1 2025, up from $53.31 in Q1 2024[13] Loan and Credit Metrics - Average credit card loans remained stable at $100,088 million, with a slight decrease of $222 million, or 0%[6] - Total loan receivables decreased by $9,152 million, or 7%, to $117,403 million compared to March 31, 2024[6] - The allowance for credit losses decreased by $1,150 million, or 12%, to $8,108 million compared to March 31, 2024[6] - The gross principal charge-off rate increased to 6.31%, up 57 basis points from the previous quarter[6] - Total Private Student Loans decreased to $0 in Q1 2025 from $10,480 million in Q1 2024, representing a 100% decline[7] Interest and Yield Metrics - The net interest margin improved to 12.18%, an increase of 115 basis points compared to the previous quarter[4] - The interest yield on total loans was 15.35%, an increase of 64 basis points compared to March 31, 2024[6] - Interest Yield for Personal Loans improved to 13.95% in Q1 2025, an increase of 55 basis points from 13.40% in Q1 2024[8] Deposit and Transaction Metrics - Non-interest-bearing direct to consumer deposits increased by $124 million, or 12%, to $1,161 million compared to March 31, 2024[4] - Discover Network transactions processed totaled 3,255 million in Q1 2025, a 2% increase from 3,195 million in Q1 2024[8] Delinquency and Reserve Rates - The delinquency rate (30 or more days) improved to 3.31%, a decrease of 7 basis points compared to the previous quarter[6] - The Delinquency Rate for Personal Loans was 1.68% in Q1 2025, a slight increase of 22 basis points from 1.46% in Q1 2024[8] - The Reserve Rate for Personal Loans was 7.66% in Q1 2025, an increase of 18 basis points from 7.48% in Q1 2024[8] Stock Performance - The common stock price at the end of the period was $170.70, a 30% increase from $131.09 in Q1 2024[1] - The Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio improved to 15.6% from 11.7% in Q1 2024[3] Revenue Changes - Total Payment Services revenue decreased to $96,384 million in Q1 2025, down 4% from $100,324 million in Q1 2024[8]

Core Insights - The acquisition of Discover Financial Services by Capital One is viewed as a transformative strategy to create a leading consumer banking and payments platform [1][2] - Capital One's credit metrics are improving, with delinquency rates showing a steady decline and purchase volumes increasing by 5% in the latest quarter [4][6] Acquisition Impact - The Discover acquisition is expected to enhance Capital One's consumer card and digital banking presence, leveraging Discover's growth platform and customer base of over 100 million [2][3] - The integration aims to combine proven banking and credit card businesses with a global payments network, enhancing Capital One's technology and digital capabilities [2][3] Financial Performance - In Q1, Capital One released $458 million in reserves due to favorable credit performance, with purchase volume growth reaching nearly $158 billion [4] - Loans in the card business increased by 4% year over year to $6.4 billion, while the headline charge-off rate was 6.2%, a slight increase from the previous year [4][5] Delinquency and Consumer Behavior - The 30-plus delinquency rate improved to 4.25%, down 23 basis points from the prior year, indicating a positive trend in credit quality [6] - Despite some consumers facing pressure from inflation and higher interest rates, the overall U.S. consumer remains strong, with improving payment rates and increased spending observed in April [7][8]

Group 1 - Capital One has received federal approval to acquire Discover for $35.3 billion, with the deal expected to close on May 18 [2][3] - The merger is anticipated to enhance competition in payment networks and expand product offerings for customers, according to Discover's interim CEO [2] - Concerns have been raised that the merger may reduce competition among credit card companies, potentially leading to higher prices and fees for consumers [3] Group 2 - The acquisition could provide Discover with the necessary support to compete against Visa and Mastercard, which dominate the credit card network market [4] - Increased competition among payment networks may result in lower swipe fees, benefiting retailers and potentially cardholders [4] - Changes for cardholders are expected to be communicated in advance, with no immediate alterations following the merger's closing [6][7] Group 3 - Capital One's credit cards are likely to transition from Visa or Mastercard to the Discover network after the merger [6] - This change may affect card perks, protections, and acceptance rates, particularly outside the US, as Discover has a narrower acceptance compared to Visa and Mastercard [6][8] - Both Capital One and Discover rank highly in customer service, suggesting that customers may not face significant challenges post-merger [7]