Shares of Discover Financial Services DFS on Wednesday slid in after-hours trade, after the banking and credit-card provider reported fourth-quarter results that beat expectations — but also signs consumers were falling behind on payments. The company reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.03 billion, or $3.77 a share, compared with $1.07 billion, or $3.64 a share, in the same quarter last year. Revenue jumped 27% to $3.73 billion, compared with $2.94 billion in the prior-year quarter.
The company reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.03 billion, or $3.77 a share, compared with $1.07 billion, or $3.64 a share, in the same quarter last year. Revenue jumped 27% to $3.73 billion, compared with $2.94 billion in the prior-year quarter. Net interest income climbed 24%. For the fourth quarter, analysts polled by FactSet expected earnings per share of $3.65, on revenue of $3.668 billion. Shares fell 6% after hours. Loan growth helped the results for the quarter.