Will Higher Receivable Growth Drive Discover Financial's Q3 Earnings?

Discover Financial Services (DFS) is scheduled to release third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 16, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter’s earnings per share is pegged at $3.29, which indicates an improvement of 27% from the prior-year quarter’s reported number. Higher net interest income and non-interest income, driven by receivable growth and higher PULSE transactions, are expected to have benefited its quarterly performance, partially offset by elevated compensation expenses. ...