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Synchrony Financial SYF

Finance Services · SIC 6199 · Vertical: Finance Services (SIC 6199)

75.18USD−2.13% · 1 dayClose 03 Nov 2026

Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company offering private label credit cards, co-branded cards and installment loans through retail, digital and healthcare partners. In the third quarter of 2026 the company reported purchase volume growth to 49.7 billion USD, while net earnings fell to 892 million USD and loan receivables reached 103.3 billion USD.

At the close of 03 Nov 2026, Synchrony Financial (SYF) stock was 75.18 USD (−2.13% on the day), with market capitalisation 23.4 bn USD, P/E 7.8 on diluted EPS of 9.64 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 1.65%, beta 1.53, 52-week range 63.78–88.47 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): net income of 892.0 m USD (−17.2% YoY), diluted EPS 2.68 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
23.4 bn USD
shares as of 16 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
7.8
Diluted EPS TTM 9.64 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
12.82%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
1.65%
DPS 12m 1.24
Beta (2y)
1.53
Volatility (1y) 32%
52-week range
63.7888.47

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
52.3
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
71.59 – 76.91
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.67 · band width 7.2%
SMA 50 / 200
74.87 / 73.58
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.51 / 0.20
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+4.8%−2.0%+6.7 pp—
3 months−4.9%−2.2%−2.8 pp—
6 months+1.9%+4.3%−2.4 pp—
Year to date−9.9%+10.6%−20.5 pp—
1 year+1.6%+10.5%−8.9 pp−47.5%
3 years+149.4%+73.7%+75.7 pp−48.3%
5 years+56.7%+61.7%−5.1 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−27.9%
06 Jan 2026 → 13 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−46.7%
12 Nov 2021 → 04 May 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
+9.4%
S&P 500 +10.1%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
unavailable USD
unavailable YoY
Net income
892.0 m USD
−17.2% YoY
Diluted EPS
2.68
−6.3% YoY
net / operating
unavailable / unavailable

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Depreciation & amortisation120.0 m125.0 m122.0 m ≈128.0 m ≈139.0 m143.0 m145.0 m ≈150.0 m ≈
Pre-tax income973.0 m984.0 m1.3 bn1.4 bn952.0 m1.0 bn1.2 bn1.2 bn
Income tax199.0 m227.0 m289.0 m352.0 m201.0 m242.0 m301.0 m289.0 m
Net income774.0 m757.0 m967.0 m1.1 bn751.0 m805.0 m885.0 m892.0 m
Diluted EPS1.96 ≈1.892.502.862.10 ≈2.272.592.68
Operating cash flow2.4 bn2.2 bn2.6 bn ≈2.6 bn ≈2.5 bn2.2 bn2.4 bn ≈2.5 bn ≈
Dividends paid97.0 m97.0 m114.0 m ≈110.0 m ≈106.0 m104.0 m100.0 m ≈110.0 m ≈
Share repurchases101.0 m605.0 m504.0 m ≈870.0 m ≈962.0 m900.0 m878.0 m ≈1.1 bn ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 59 percentile of its own 44-quarter history (min 3.6, median 7.3, max 16.0; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenueunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Net income2.8 bn3.7 bn1.4 bn4.2 bn3.0 bn2.2 bn3.5 bn3.6 bn
Net income YoY+44.2%+34.3%−63.0%+204.8%−28.5%−25.8%+56.3%+1.5%
Diluted EPS3.745.562.277.346.155.198.559.28
Diluted EPS YoY+54.5%+48.7%−59.2%+223.3%−16.2%−15.6%+64.7%+8.5%
net %unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
15.0 bn USD
Financial debt
15.2 bn USD
Net debt
209.0 m USD
Equity
16.8 bn USD
Total assets
119.1 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.91x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
21.3%
ROA
3.0%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Income statement · USD

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
458.0 m
2024
481.0 m
2025
514.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
3.7 bn
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 08 Feb 2024verified

Pre-tax income
2023
2.9 bn
2024
4.6 bn
2025
4.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
666.0 m
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
2.2 bn
2024
3.5 bn
2025
3.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
5.19
2024
8.55
2025
9.28

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
423.5 m
2024
400.6 m
2025
373.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.96
2024
1.00
2025
1.15

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
14.3 bn
2024
14.7 bn
2025
15.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
—
2024
—
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Jul 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
1.0 bn
2024
1.3 bn
2025
1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
815.0 m
2024
854.0 m
2025
104.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Jul 2026verified

Total assets
2023
117.5 bn
2024
119.5 bn
2025
119.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
16.0 bn
2024
15.5 bn
2025
15.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
103.6 bn
2024
102.9 bn
2025
102.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
13.9 bn †
2024
16.6 bn †
2025
16.8 bn †

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
8.6 bn
2024
9.8 bn
2025
9.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
-14.2 bn
2024
-8.9 bn
2025
-4.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
9.6 bn
2024
-611.0 m
2025
-4.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
406.0 m
2024
398.0 m
2025
427.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.0 bn
2025
2.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
1.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
5.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
20.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
8.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
14.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
32.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
19.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
2.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
12.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.1 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
9.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
23.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
24.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
7.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
7.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
12.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
1.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
18.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 3 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 25.0% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

75.18 USD

03 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 23.4 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
23.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
7.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
19.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
1.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

21/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 16 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 22 Oct 2026
verified 1828derived 119

Score by group

25% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
78.26
USD per share
Mid
199.98
USD per share
High
272.99
USD per share
Price: 75.18 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 166.0% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 62.4% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 78.26 – 272.99 USD.

Methods computed but outside the aggregate range: Dividend discount (DDM) (a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate).

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E78.26 – 272.99 (Mid 199.98)
    10 companies used · median multiple 20.7x · quartiles 8.1x – 28.3x
    ATCH, AXP, JFU, NU, PGY, PURR, RHLD, SNFCA, SOFI, UPST
  • Dividend discount (DDM)outside the aggregate15.11 – 20.32 (Mid 17.33)
    a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Finance Services (SIC 6199)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 3 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 25.0% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth14.7%98 (on a fixed band)33%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/E (TTM) · Valuation7.8x75 (vs peers)42%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns18.2%100 (on a fixed band)25%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial98/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial75/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (SYF). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: ROE 19.8%.

The estimated value range is 78.26–272.99 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 199.98 USD, the price of 75.18 USD leaves a potential of 166.0% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 62.4% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 3 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 25.0% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • EPS CAGR 3Y: 14.7%
  • P/E (TTM): 7.8x
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 18.2%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net margin, FCF conversion, Revenue CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, Current ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Finance Services (SIC 6199) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

The size band was not applied: too few companies would have remained; the vertical includes much smaller or larger companies.

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
7.8x
vertical median 23.7x
below median (−67.0%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
—
vertical median 4.7x
P/B
1.4x
vertical median 1.3x
above median (+7.9%)
ROE
19.8%
vertical median -17.4%
above median
Net margin
—
vertical median -99.7%
EBIT margin
—
vertical median -116.6%
Revenue YoY
—
vertical median 21.9%
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
1.6%
vertical median 0.6%
above median (+192.6%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
AXPAmerican Express Co218.3 bn18.335.9%27.9%+6.4%−11% / +91%
ARBKArgo Blockchain PLC45.2 bn——-117.2%−7.0%−97% / −99%
COINCoinbase Global, Inc.38.5 bn—-4.7%-12.5%+9.4%−47% / +17%
SYFSynchrony Financial23.4 bn7.819.8%—unavailable+2% / +149%
SOFISoFi Technologies, Inc.21.7 bn35.07.1%104.3%+23.1%−44% / +130%
MARAMara Holdings, Inc.2.7 bn—-107.2%-430.2%+38.2%−42% / −43%
UPSTUpstart Holdings, Inc.2.3 bn39.98.0%4.9%+64.0%−48% / −13%
PURRHyperliquid Strategies Inc1.9 bn3.032.6%3,229.8%unavailableunavailable / unavailable
CLSKCleanSpark, Inc.1.7 bn—-68.6%-130.2%+102.2%−55% / +9%
BTDRBitdeer Technologies Group1.5 bn—-196.7%-171.3%−5.1%−51% / +45%
RHLDResolute Holdings Management, Inc.1.0 bn24.1—4.2%+9.9%−26% / unavailable
CDChaince Digital Holdings Inc.741.4 m—-12.3%-182.5%+277.9%−30% / +622%
GDOTGreen Dot Corp727.1 m—-2.8%-1.1%+20.7%+2% / +59%
TRONTron Inc.664.1 m96.83.8%135.6%+10.0%−24% / −48%
JFU9F Inc.536.7 m23.24.7%125.2%+12.2%−52% / −43%
BTBTBit Digital, Inc.300.9 m—-56.7%-237.2%+5.1%−65% / −68%
CANGCango Inc.272.7 m—-130.8%-90.4%+524.3%−92% / −76%
CNTNCanton Strategic Holdings, Inc.172.1 m—-43.1%—unavailable−17% / −83%
USBCUsbc, Inc.166.5 m—-414.1%—−100.0%−47% / −97%
SNFCASecurity National Financial Corporation166.1 m6.59.0%11.1%+3.0%+15% / +37%
TONXTon Strategy Company159.7 m—-75.5%-532.8%+1,327.8%−15% / −93%
BMHLBluemount Holdings Limited79.0 m61,098.226.2%18.8%unavailable−8% / unavailable
UPXIUpexi, Inc.62.9 m—-1,356.3%-984.3%+58.1%−73% / −95%
SGRXSangrix Inc.40.8 m—-300.3%-36,190.3%−98.6%−99% / −100%
AVXAvax One Technology Ltd.34.9 m—-189.6%-1,533.9%+8,709.3%−80% / −100%

1- and 3-year price returns: for SYF from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company offering private label credit cards, co-branded cards and installment loans through retail, digital and healthcare partners. In the third quarter of 2026 the company reported purchase volume growth to 49.7 billion USD 2, while net earnings fell to 892 million USD 2 and loan receivables reached 103.3 billion USD 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A stable, low-cost deposit base supports credit funding, and a diversified partner network reduces dependence on any single retailer 1.
  • Five integrated sales platforms give broad coverage of consumer categories, from home and auto to healthcare 1.
  • The company returned significant capital to shareholders in the third quarter, reflecting its cash generation capacity 2.

Weaknesses

  • The net interest margin fell and return on equity declined compared with the prior year 2.
  • Operating expenses rose, mainly due to higher operational losses, technology investment and marketing 2.
  • Net earnings fell in the third quarter from the prior year, showing earnings sensitivity to costs and provisions 2.

Opportunities

  • Integration with payment processors and AI agents could open new purchase paths and customers 2.
  • New and renewed partnerships, including in furniture and pet care, could expand purchase volume 2.
  • Lower credit costs could release provisions and support earnings if the trend holds 1.

Threats

  • A further fall in net interest margin or higher funding costs could weigh on profitability 2.
  • Competition from pay-over-time providers and card-issuing banks could reduce market share 1.
  • Losing a large retail partner could reduce purchase volume and loan balances 1.

Risks

  • Credit riskhigh

    A deterioration in card portfolio quality could raise losses and provisions, especially if consumers reduce their payments.

  • Interest rate and funding riskmedium

    Changes in the interest rate environment could compress the net interest margin and raise deposit costs.

  • Partner dependencemedium

    Non-renewal or termination of partner programs could reduce activity in certain platforms.

  • Operational and technology riskmedium

    Rising operational losses and technology spending could weigh on results if they do not deliver returns.

  • Capital risklow

    A lower CET1 ratio could limit the capacity to return capital to shareholders.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Purchase volume grew in the third quarter and spending outside partners rose at double-digit rates, suggesting a usage advantage.
  • Portfolio quality improved, with lower net losses and delinquencies, which could support earnings if the trend continues.
  • The deposit base and integration with new payment platforms could create a more resilient and scalable model.

What would break the thesis

  • The net interest margin and return on equity declined, and net earnings were lower than in the prior year.
  • Operating expenses increased, and technology and marketing costs could continue to weigh on profitability.
  • Competition from pay-over-time providers could limit growth in loan balances in the coming years.

What to watch

  • Trend in net interest margin and deposit costsQ4 2026
  • Level of provisions and net credit lossesQ4 2026
  • Progress of AI agent integrations and new payment partnerships2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

Synchrony runs a single business segment, mainly through its wholly-owned bank, which provides credit products and FDIC-insured deposit products 1. Operations are aligned through five sales platforms organised by partner type, and profitability, funding costs, credit losses and operating expenses are managed for the business as a whole 1. Deposits made up 83% of funding sources at 30 September 2026 1, supporting a stable and lower-cost funding base.

Segments

Home & Auto

The Home & Auto platform provides payment and financing solutions for home improvement, furniture, electronics and automotive partners, including the Synchrony Car Care network 1. In the third quarter of 2026 purchase volume in this platform rose, driven by new programs and higher gas prices 2.

Diversified & Value

The Diversified & Value platform serves large retailers selling everyday goods and includes an exclusive general purpose and private label card program at Walmart 1. Purchase volume here grew fastest among the platforms in the third quarter, reflecting partner expansion 2.

Market context

The consumer credit market through retailers and digital partners is competitive, and Synchrony builds its position on a broad partner base and purchase volume that reached 142.5 billion USD in the first nine months of 2026 1. Loan receivables of 103.3 billion USD 1 show the scale of the business, while co-branded cards represent 35% of the portfolio 1.

Trends

  • Growing out-of-partner card spendingtailwind

    Discretionary and non-discretionary spending outside partners rose at double-digit rates in the third quarter, led by electronics and gas stations, which could sustain purchase volume if the pattern continues.

  • Pressure on interest marginsheadwind

    The net interest margin fell in the third quarter and return on equity declined, which could limit earnings if the pressure persists.

  • Investment in digital and agentic paymentsmixed

    The company is investing in point-of-sale, digital wallets and agentic purchasing paths, which could widen customer reach but also raises operating costs.

  • Lower credit lossestailwind

    Net charge-offs declined year on year and delinquency indicators improved, supporting portfolio quality if the trend holds.

Competitive position

Synchrony competes with other private label and co-branded card issuers, as well as digital payment providers offering point-of-sale financing. Its advantage lies in exclusive partnerships and a deposit base that lowers funding costs 1.

  • PayPalPYPL

    Digital payment provider that is a Synchrony partner in the Digital platform and also a competitor for point-of-sale financing.

  • AmazonAMZN

    Online marketplace that is both a partner and a strong player in financing its own customers.

  • AffirmAFRM

    Pay-over-time provider that competes directly for smaller consumer installment loans at checkout.

  • Capital OneCOF

    Card issuer with banking operations that competes for the same consumer customers.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 21 Sept 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 22 Oct 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

  • Quarterly report22 Oct 2026
  • Current report20 Oct 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report20 Oct 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report14 Sept 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report17 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report31 Jul 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report23 Jul 2026
  • Current report21 Jul 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report21 Jul 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report29 Jun 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-09-30 · SEC / Synchrony Financial · 22 Oct 2026
  2. [2] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Synchrony Financial · 20 Oct 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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