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Synchrony Financial (SYF)

Financial Services · Credit Services · NYSE

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Synchrony Financial (SYF) is a Financial Services company in the Credit Services industry. It has a market capitalization of $23.99B and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 7.6. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 0.5%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 7.3 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.
AI scorecard
Buy · 7.3/10
Clearly positive, short of the top band. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Lagging · -2.2% over 12 months ex. last
Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-16.9%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$23.99B
Trailing P/E7.6
Price / book1.4
Price / sales2.5
FCF yield—
Dividend yield1.8%
Gross margin0.0%
Operating margin—
Net margin34.1%
Revenue growth (YoY)-0.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+8.7%
EPS growth (YoY)+43.3%
FCF/share growth (YoY)—
Beta1.3
ExchangeNYSE
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryCredit Services

SYF earnings

Next report: Jan 26, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.97). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Oct 19, 2026 $2.68 $2.40 +11.7% $3.82B
Q2 2026 Jul 21, 2026 $2.59 $2.13 +21.6% $3.72B
Q1 2026 Apr 21, 2026 $2.27 $2.16 +5.1% $3.70B
Q4 2025 Jan 27, 2026 $2.18 $2.02 +7.9% $3.79B

SYF analyst price target

Median target $88.00 from 23 analysts, ranging $76.00 – $103.00.

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Recent Congressional trades

Synchrony Financial trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Alan Armstrong Senate Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Jul 21, 2026
Josh Gottheimer House Sell $15,001 - $50,000 May 19, 2026
Julia Letlow House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Jan 13, 2026

SYF FAQ

Is SYF a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Synchrony Financial Buy (7.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is SYF's P/E ratio?
Synchrony Financial trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 7.6.
When does SYF report earnings?
Synchrony Financial's next scheduled report is on Jan 26, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.97.
What is the SYF price target?
The median analyst price target from 23 analysts is $88.00, with a range of $76.00 – $103.00.
Is SYF Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Synchrony Financial as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does SYF pay a dividend?
Yes — Synchrony Financial's dividend yield is 1.8%.