JP Morgan has downgraded Bread Financial Holdings Inc (BFH) to Underweight from Neutral as of December 3, 2025. This revision suggests increased caution regarding the company's outlook, potentially reflecting competitive pressures and market conditions that could impact performance.
Bread Financial, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a tech-forward financial services company that provides payment, lending, and saving solutions. With a market capitalization of $3.1 billion, the firm has a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.59 and an impressive dividend yield of 135.2%. The company's diverse offerings include private label and co-brand credit card programs, direct-to-consumer credit cards, and various payment solutions.
Upcoming earnings announcements include estimates of $2.73 per share on revenue of $978.7 million for July 22, 2026, and $2.94 per share on revenue of $1.0 billion for April 22, 2026. Recent performance has been notable, with Q3 2025 EPS reported at $3.96, significantly surpassing estimates by 88.7%.
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