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NYSE:SYF

Synchrony Financial (SYF) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$31.09
-0.34 (-1.08%)
(As of 09/26/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$30.90
$31.52
50-Day Range
$30.92
$36.18
52-Week Range
$26.59
$40.88
Volume
2.64 million shs
Average Volume
3.31 million shs
Market Capitalization
$13.00 billion
P/E Ratio
5.76
Dividend Yield
3.22%
Price Target
$36.79

Synchrony Financial MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.29 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
18.3% Upside
$36.79 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.22% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.43
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.84mentions of Synchrony Financial in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.79 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
5.34%
From $5.06 to $5.33 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.92 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

123rd out of 832 stocks

Nondepository Credit Institutions Industry

3rd out of 43 stocks


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About Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) Stock

Synchrony Financial, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a consumer financial services company in the United States. It provides credit products, such as credit cards, commercial credit products, and consumer installment loans. The company also offers private label credit cards, dual cards, co-brand and general purpose credit cards, short- and long-term installment loans, and consumer banking products; and deposit products, including certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, money market accounts, and savings accounts to retail and commercial customers, as well as accepts deposits through third-party securities brokerage firms. In addition, it provides debt cancellation products to its credit card customers through online, mobile, and direct mail; and healthcare payments and financing solutions under the CareCredit, Pets Best, and Walgreens brands; payments and financing solutions in the apparel, specialty retail, outdoor, music, and luxury industries. The company offers its credit products through programs established with a group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations, and healthcare service providers; and deposit products through various channels, such as digital and print. It serves digital, health and wellness, retail, home, auto, powersports, jewelry, pets, and other industries. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

SYF Price History

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SYF Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/18/2023
Ex-Dividend for 8/10 Dividend
7/28/2023
Dividend Payable
8/10/2023
Today
9/27/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/24/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Nondepository credit institutions
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Fax
N/A
Employees
18,500
Year Founded
2003

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$36.79
High Stock Price Forecast
$51.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$29.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+18.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.29
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.02 billion
Pretax Margin
16.82%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$17.53 billion
Cash Flow
$7.51 per share
Book Value
$26.94 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
415,465,000
Market Cap
$13.00 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.60

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Brian D. DoublesMr. Brian D. Doubles (Age 47)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $5.5M
  • Mr. Brian J. Wenzel Sr. (Age 55)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $2.16M
  • Ms. Carol D. JuelMs. Carol D. Juel (Age 50)
    Exec. VP and Chief Technology & Operating Officer
    Comp: $2.15M
  • Mr. David P. MelitoMr. David P. Melito (Age 57)
    Sr. VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
  • Ms. Kathryn Harmon Miller
    Sr. VP of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Jonathan S. Mothner Esq. (Age 59)
    Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
  • Ms. Trish Mosconi
    Exec. VP, Chief Strategy Officer & Corp. Devel. Leader
  • Mr. DJ Casto
    Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. Paul D. WhynottMr. Paul D. Whynott (Age 52)
    Exec. VP & Chief Risk Officer
  • Mr. Bart SchallerMr. Bart Schaller (Age 54)
    Exec. VP & CEO of Digital













SYF Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Synchrony Financial stock right now?

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Synchrony Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" SYF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SYF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Synchrony Financial's stock price forecast for 2023?

14 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Synchrony Financial's stock. Their SYF share price forecasts range from $29.00 to $51.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $36.79 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 18.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have SYF shares performed in 2023?

Synchrony Financial's stock was trading at $32.86 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, SYF shares have decreased by 5.4% and is now trading at $31.09.
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When is Synchrony Financial's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October 24th 2023.
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How were Synchrony Financial's earnings last quarter?

Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 18th. The financial services provider reported $1.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.25 by $0.07. The financial services provider had revenue of $5.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.10 billion. Synchrony Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.79% and a net margin of 12.90%. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.60 EPS.
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How often does Synchrony Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Synchrony Financial?

Synchrony Financial announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 31st will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Thursday, August 10th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.22%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 28th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.23.
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Is Synchrony Financial a good dividend stock?

Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.19%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 18.52%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SYF will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.76% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Synchrony Financial's stock buyback program work?

Synchrony Financial announced that its board has initiated a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, April 25th 2023, which allows the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What is Margaret M. Keane's approval rating as Synchrony Financial's CEO?

598 employees have rated Synchrony Financial Chief Executive Officer Margaret M. Keane on Glassdoor.com. Margaret M. Keane has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Margaret M. Keane in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Synchrony Financial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Synchrony Financial investors own include Bank of America (BAC), AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), General Electric (GE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Micron Technology (MU), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Verizon Communications (VZ), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

What is Synchrony Financial's stock symbol?

Synchrony Financial trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SYF."

Who are Synchrony Financial's major shareholders?

Synchrony Financial's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.88%), State Street Corp (4.77%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.20%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (1.62%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.54%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.22%). Insiders that own company stock include Alberto Casellas, Bart Schaller, Brian D Doubles, Carol Juel, David P Melito, Margaret M Keane and Paul Whynott.
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How do I buy shares of Synchrony Financial?

Shares of SYF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Synchrony Financial's stock price today?

One share of SYF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $31.09.

How much money does Synchrony Financial make?

Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) has a market capitalization of $13.00 billion and generates $17.53 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $3.02 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.40 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Synchrony Financial have?

The company employs 18,500 workers across the globe.

Does Synchrony Financial have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Synchrony Financial: CareCredit LLC, GPShopper, GPShopper LLC, Loop Commerce Inc., Pets Best, RFS Holding Inc., RFS Holding L.L.C., Retail Finance Credit Services LLC, Retail Finance International Holdings Inc., Retail Finance Servicing LLC, Synchrony Bank, Synchrony Card Funding LLC, Synchrony Financial Canada, Synchrony Financial Canada Company, Synchrony Financial Services Puerto Rico LLC, Synchrony Global Services Philippines Inc., Synchrony Holding Company, Synchrony International Resource Management LLC, Synchrony International Services Private Limited, Synchrony Lending Inc., and Synchrony Sales Finance Holding LLC.
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How can I contact Synchrony Financial?

Synchrony Financial's mailing address is 777 LONG RIDGE ROAD, STAMFORD CT, 06902. The official website for the company is www.synchronyfinancial.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (203) 585-2400 or via email at investorrelations@syf.com.

This page (NYSE:SYF) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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