Synchrony Financial operates as a consumer financial services company in the United States. The company offers private label credit cards, dual cards, general purpose co-branded credit cards, and small and medium-sized business credit products; and promotional financing for consumer purchases, such as private label credit cards and installment loans.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Nondepository credit institutions
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorFinance
Phone203-585-2400
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$18.25 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees16,500
Next Earnings Date10/18/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Synchrony Financial's stock symbol?
Synchrony Financial trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SYF."
How often does Synchrony Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Synchrony Financial?
Synchrony Financial announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 24th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.22 per share on Thursday, August 15th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.68%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 2nd. This is a positive change from Synchrony Financial's previous quarterly dividend of $0.21. View Synchrony Financial's Dividend History.
How were Synchrony Financial's earnings last quarter?
Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July, 19th. The financial services provider reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.96 by $0.01. The financial services provider earned $4.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.19 billion. Synchrony Financial had a return on equity of 19.50% and a net margin of 17.82%. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.92 earnings per share. View Synchrony Financial's Earnings History.
When is Synchrony Financial's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SYF?
14 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Synchrony Financial's shares. Their forecasts range from $32.00 to $43.00. On average, they anticipate Synchrony Financial's share price to reach $38.5385 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 17.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Synchrony Financial.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Synchrony Financial?
14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Synchrony Financial in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Synchrony Financial.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Synchrony Financial stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Synchrony Financial stock:
- 1. BTIG Research analysts commented, "We are raising our 2019 EPS estimates for Buy-rated Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. (CTO) ahead of CTO’s 2Q19 earnings after CTO closed on a number of dispositions (both of land and multi- tenanted buildings) in late 2Q19 in addition to executing a number of new acquisitions. Our 2Q19 EPS estimate is increasing from $0.27 to $2.04, while we are also raising our 2019 EPS estimate from $8.20 to $9.55; our 2020 EPS estimate is declining modestly from $5.25 to $5.13. CTO’s previously announced land sales pipeline represents ~60% of the company’s remaining land holdings under purchase and sale agreement (aggregating ~$87M), and ~68% is expected to close in 2019." (7/15/2019)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Synchrony Financial’s shares have outperformed its industry year to date. It has witnessed its 2019 estimates move upward over the past 60 days. Its concerted efforts in forging alliances and effecting consolidations are likely to drive the shares going forward. It has been witnessing strong revenue growth since its inception in 2013 on the back of rising interest income. Moreover, its Retail Card platform has consistently performed well over the last several quarters. Its steady capital position also impresses. However, the company has been witnessing a steep rise in expenses since 2013, which has been weighing on its bottom line. The company has been taking up several organic and inorganic strategies with a view to expand which in turn, has resulted in higher marketing expenses and acquisitions-related costs. Its high allowance for loss remains another concern. Loss of Walmart continues to bother." (3/27/2019)
Has Synchrony Financial been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about SYF stock have been trending positive recently, according to InfoTrie. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Synchrony Financial earned a news sentiment score of 2.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the financial services provider a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days. View News Stories for Synchrony Financial.
Are investors shorting Synchrony Financial?
Synchrony Financial saw a decline in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 9,229,800 shares, a decline of 12.7% from the June 30th total of 10,578,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 5,310,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.7 days. Approximately 1.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Synchrony Financial's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Synchrony Financial's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Synchrony Financial include Zurich Insurance Group (ZURVY), Ally Financial (ALLY), HARGREAVES LANS/ADR (HRGLY), SBI (SBHGF), Qudian (QD), Walker & Dunlop (WD), LexinFintech (LX), Green Dot (GDOT), 360 Finance (QFIN), Blucora (BCOR), Mr. Cooper Group (COOP), Fincera (YUANF), Jiayin Group (JFIN), Curo Group (CURO) and Yirendai (YRD).
What other stocks do shareholders of Synchrony Financial own?
Who are Synchrony Financial's key executives?
Synchrony Financial's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Margaret M. Keane, CEO & Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Brian D. Doubles, Pres (Age 43)
- Mr. Henry F. Greig, Exec. VP, Chief Credit Officer & Capital Management Leader (Age 56)
- Mr. Thomas M. Quindlen, Exec. VP & CEO of Retail Card (Age 56)
- Mr. Neeraj K. Mehta, Exec. VP, CEO of Payment Solutions & Chief Commercial Officer (Age 48)
Who are Synchrony Financial's major shareholders?
Synchrony Financial's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.34%), BlackRock Inc. (6.45%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (2.82%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (2.82%), AQR Capital Management LLC (2.06%) and APG Asset Management N.V. (1.66%). Company insiders that own Synchrony Financial stock include David P Melito, Henry F Greig, Jonathan S Mothner, Laurel Richie, Margaret M Keane, Neeraj Mehta, Olympia J Snowe, Paul Whynott, Roy A Guthrie and Thomas M Quindlen. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Synchrony Financial.
Which major investors are selling Synchrony Financial stock?
SYF stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Baupost Group LLC MA, Rockefeller Capital Management L.P., Southpoint Capital Advisors LP, BlackRock Inc., Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD, Quest Capital Management Inc. ADV, Bank of New York Mellon Corp and Point72 Asset Management L.P.. Company insiders that have sold Synchrony Financial company stock in the last year include David P Melito, Henry F Greig and Margaret M Keane. View Insider Buying and Selling for Synchrony Financial.
Which major investors are buying Synchrony Financial stock?
SYF stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nuveen Asset Management LLC, AQR Capital Management LLC, Vanguard Group Inc., Panagora Asset Management Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., APG Asset Management N.V., Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research Inc. and WINTON GROUP Ltd. Company insiders that have bought Synchrony Financial stock in the last two years include Laurel Richie, Olympia J Snowe and Roy A Guthrie. View Insider Buying and Selling for Synchrony Financial.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Synchrony Financial's stock price today?
One share of SYF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.88.
How big of a company is Synchrony Financial?
Synchrony Financial has a market capitalization of $21.81 billion and generates $18.25 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $2.79 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.74 on an earnings per share basis. Synchrony Financial employs 16,500 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Synchrony Financial.
What is Synchrony Financial's official website?
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]
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