Synchrony
About: Synchrony Financial, originally a spinoff of GE Capital's retail financing business, is the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States by both outstanding receivables and purchasing volume. Synchrony partners with other firms to market its credit products in their physical stores as well as on their websites and mobile applications. Synchrony operates through three segments: retail card (private-label and co-branded general-purpose credit cards), payment solutions (promotional financing for large ticket purchases), and CareCredit (financing for elective healthcare procedures).
Employees: 20,000
0
Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 10 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
200% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 177 | Existing positions closed: 59
86% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q3] → 13 (+6) [Q4]
73% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $683M | Put options by funds: $394M
30% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $18.9B [Q3] → $24.5B (+$5.6B) [Q4]
11% more funds holding
Funds holding: 768 [Q3] → 851 (+83) [Q4]
1.04% more ownership
Funds ownership: 95.61% [Q3] → 96.64% (+1.04%) [Q4]
3% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 284 | Existing positions reduced: 294
Research analyst outlook
10 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$66
7%
upside
Avg. target
$77
26%
upside
High target
$85
38%
upside
10 analyst ratings
6 positive
60%
4 neutral
40%
0 negative
0%
Truist Securities Brian Foran 82% 1-year accuracy 9 / 11 met price target | 25%upside $77 | Hold Maintained | 30 Jan 2025 |
RBC Capital Karl Shepard 20% 1-year accuracy 1 / 5 met price target | 19%upside $73 | Sector Perform Maintained | 29 Jan 2025 |
Compass Point David Rochester 63% 1-year accuracy 15 / 24 met price target | 14%upside $70 | Neutral Downgraded | 28 Jan 2025 |
B of A Securities Mihir Bhatia 69% 1-year accuracy 9 / 13 met price target | 38%upside $85 | Buy Maintained | 28 Jan 2025 |
UBS Eric Wasserstrom 100% 1-year accuracy 1 / 1 met price target | 7%upside $66 | Neutral Maintained | 13 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 54 articles about SYF published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Accesswire
21 hours ago
An Investigation Has Been Launched Into Synchrony Financial For Securities Law Violations And Investors With Losses Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 21, 2025 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony" or "the Company") (NYSE:SYF) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
Neutral
Accesswire
22 hours ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Synchrony Financial (SYF) Investors to Inquire about Securities Investigation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 21, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony" or "the Company") (NYSE:SYF). Investors who purchased Synchrony securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/SYF.
Neutral
Accesswire
22 hours ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Synchrony Financial - SYF
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 21, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony" or the "Company") (NYSE:SYF). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 day ago
SYF Investors Have Opportunity to Join Synchrony Financial Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES , Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony" or "the Company") (NYSE: SYF) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
SYF or SOFI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector have probably already heard of Synchrony (SYF) and SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Neutral
Accesswire
1 day ago
The Schall Law Firm Invites Shareholders With Losses In Synchrony Financial To Join A Securities Fraud Investigation
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony" or "the Company") (NYSE:SYF) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
Neutral
Accesswire
1 day ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Initiates an Investigation into Allegations Against Synchrony Financial (SYF) And Encourages Investors to Reach Out
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony" or "the Company") (NYSE:SYF). Investors who purchased Synchrony securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/SYF.
Neutral
Accesswire
2 days ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Synchrony Financial - SYF
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony" or the "Company") (NYSE:SYF). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext.
Neutral
Accesswire
2 days ago
Synchrony Financial Is Being Investigated For Securities Law Violations And Investors With Losses Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony" or "the Company") (NYSE:SYF) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
Neutral
Accesswire
2 days ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Initiates an Investigation into Allegations Against Synchrony Financial (SYF) And Encourages Stockholders to Reach Out
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Synchrony Financial ("Synchrony" or "the Company") (NYSE:SYF). Investors who purchased Synchrony securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/SYF.
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