Synchrony Financial Stock Forecast, Price & News

Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Synchrony Financial a buy right now?

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Synchrony Financial in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Synchrony Financial stock.
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How has Synchrony Financial's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Synchrony Financial's stock was trading at $24.49 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, SYF shares have increased by 86.4% and is now trading at $45.64.
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When is Synchrony Financial's next earnings date?

Synchrony Financial is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, January 28th 2022.
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How can I listen to Synchrony Financial's earnings call?

Synchrony Financial will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, January 28th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Synchrony Financial's earnings last quarter?

Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October, 18th. The financial services provider reported $2.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.51 by $0.49. The financial services provider earned $3.66 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.52 billion. Synchrony Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.68% and a net margin of 27.12%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.72 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, October 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.22 per share on Friday, November 12th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 29th.
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Is Synchrony Financial a good dividend stock?

Synchrony Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.86%. The dividend payout ratio of Synchrony Financial is 12.41%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Synchrony Financial will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.58% next year. This indicates that Synchrony Financial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Synchrony Financial's stock buyback program work?

Synchrony Financial declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, December 15th 2021, which permits the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy up to 3.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

What price target have analysts set for SYF?

16 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Synchrony Financial's shares. Their forecasts range from $51.00 to $66.00. On average, they expect Synchrony Financial's share price to reach $58.62 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 28.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Synchrony Financial's key executives?

Synchrony Financial's management team includes the following people:

• Brian D. Doubles, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Carol D. Juel, EVP, Chief Technology & Operating Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Brian J. Wenzel, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Henry F. Greig, Chief Credit Officer & Executive Vice President
• Curtis Howse, EVP, Chief Executive Officer-Home & Auto

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

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

Who are some of Synchrony Financial's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Synchrony Financial include Zurich Insurance Group (ZURVY), CCUR (CCUR), Coinbase Global (COIN), Lufax (LU), SoFi Technologies (SOFI), Hargreaves Lansdown (HRGLY), Upstart (UPST), SBI (SBHGF), Walker & Dunlop (WD), Mr. Cooper Group (COOP), 360 DigiTech (QFIN), Green Dot (GDOT), loanDepot (LDI), Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) and Sprott (SII).
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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 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.13%), Wilsey Asset Management Inc. (0.10%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.08%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.05%), M&R Capital Management Inc. (0.03%) and Miracle Mile Advisors LLC (0.02%). Company insiders that own Synchrony Financial stock include Carol Juel, David P Melito, Laurel Richie, Paul Whynott, PW Parker and Will W Graylin.
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Which major investors are selling Synchrony Financial stock?

SYF stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P., Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Moody National Bank Trust Division, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, First Hawaiian Bank, Symmetry Partners LLC, IBM Retirement Fund, and Clear Street Markets LLC. Company insiders that have sold Synchrony Financial company stock in the last year include Carol Juel, David P Melito, and Paul Whynott.
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Which major investors are buying Synchrony Financial stock?

SYF stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cutler Group LP, Wilsey Asset Management Inc., DNB Asset Management AS, New England Research & Management Inc., NuWave Investment Management LLC, Alpha Cubed Investments LLC, TPG Financial Advisors LLC, and Miracle Mile Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have bought Synchrony Financial stock in the last two years include Laurel Richie, and PW Parker.
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How do I buy shares of Synchrony Financial?

Shares of SYF 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 $45.64.

How much money does Synchrony Financial make?

Synchrony Financial has a market capitalization of $24.98 billion and generates $16.07 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $1.39 billion in net income (profit) each year or $7.09 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Synchrony Financial have?

Synchrony Financial employs 16,500 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.

When was Synchrony Financial founded?

Synchrony Financial was founded in 2003.

What is Synchrony Financial's official website?

The official website for Synchrony Financial is www.synchronyfinancial.com.

Where are Synchrony Financial's headquarters?

Synchrony Financial is headquartered at 777 LONG RIDGE ROAD, STAMFORD CT, 06902.

How can I contact Synchrony Financial?

Synchrony Financial's mailing address is 777 LONG RIDGE ROAD, STAMFORD CT, 06902. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (203) 585-2400 or via email at [email protected].