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Over the past five years, DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES’ financial results have shown notable fluctuations across key metrics. In 2020, the company posted revenue of USD 11,095 million with a gross profit of USD 6,576 million. However, while revenue decreased slightly to USD 10,651 million in 2021, both operating income and net income experienced substantial increases, jumping to USD 7,064 million and USD 5,449 million respectively—a significant year-over-year change exceeding 300% from 2020’s operating income and net income. Starting in 2022, revenue dropped steeply to USD 1,799 million (an approximate decline of over 80% from 2021), and while operating income declined to USD 5,742 million, net income too fell to USD 4,392 million. This dramatic revenue contraction contrasts with relatively strong operating income and profitability figures, suggesting that cost structures or revenue recognition methods may have shifted during this period. The gross profit trend is also striking, transitioning from a positive USD 6,576 million and USD 5,846 million in 2020-2021 to negative figures in subsequent years (USD -3,437 million in 2022, USD -4,075 million in 2023, and USD -4,128 million in 2024). Such sustained declines in gross profit margin could indicate rising costs or changes in service mix, while maintaining healthy operating and net incomes might point toward significant non-operating income, cost-cutting measures, or one-off adjustments. Overall, despite volatile revenue and gross profit trends, the company has managed to sustain profitability. This suggests operational resilience, yet the sharp revenue decline warrants further investigation into the underlying drivers, such as evolving market conditions or potential strategic redirection within the financial services industry.
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