Discover reports Q1 net interest margin 11.03% vs. 11.34% last year

The company states: “Net interest margin was 11.03%, down 31 basis points versus the prior year. Card yield was 15.79%, up 73 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 120 basis points from the prior year period, primarily driven by higher funding costs. The total net charge-off rate of 4.92% was 220 basis points higher versus the prior year period reflecting continued seasoning of recent vintages with higher delinquency trends. The credit card net charge-off rate was 5.66%, up 256 basis points from the prior year period and up 98 basis points from the prior quarter. The 30+ day delinquency rate for credit card loans was 3.83%, up 107 basis points year-over-year and down 4 basis points from the prior quarter. The student loan net charge-off rate was 1.58%, up 54 basis points from the prior year and up 6 basis points from the prior quarter. Personal loans net charge-off rate of 4.02% was up 208 basis points from the prior year and up 63 basis points from the prior quarter. Provision for credit losses of $1.5 billion increased $395 million from the prior year quarter driven by an $806 million increase in net-charge offs partially offset by a $410 million lower reserve build.”