Synchrony Financial (SYF) News Today

Synchrony Financial (SYF) — Shares are trading higher after a batch of analyst estimate moves, a dividend declaration and a rating reaffirmation that together suggest improving medium‑term earnings expectations despite a couple of near‑term cuts.

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised several forward quarter and annual EPS forecasts (Q2 2026 to $2.14, Q3 2026 to $2.57, Q2 2027 to $2.41) and lifted FY2027 to $10.16 — signaling stronger medium‑term earnings momentum and helping support the stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Weiss Ratings reiterated a "Buy (B-)" rating on SYF, a reaffirmation that can sustain investor confidence. Weiss Ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: Synchrony declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share (record 11/5; pay 11/17), which yields ~1.6% and may attract income‑oriented investors. Dividend Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed near‑term estimates for Q1 2026 (to $2.04 from $2.16) and Q4 2025 (to $1.64 from $1.69), indicating some expected softness in upcoming quarters that could weigh on near‑term results.

Investor takeaway: the net effect is positive — upward revisions to several future quarters and FY2027, plus a dividend and a buy rating, are lifting sentiment and the stock. Monitor upcoming quarterly results and the ex‑dividend date (Nov 5), since the modest cuts to near‑term quarters could still create volatility around earnings releases.