SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
SYFSynchrony Financial (SYF) is a consumer financial services company specializing in credit card and lending solutions. It operates as a leading provider of private label and co-branded credit cards, offering financing programs for various retail partners. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Synchrony focuses on helping its retail clients and consumers access flexible credit options to support spending and purchase needs.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $0.30 | 2026-05-05 | 2026-05-05 |
| February 17, 2026 | $0.30 | 2026-02-06 | 2026-02-06 |
| November 17, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-11-05 | 2025-11-05 |
| August 15, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-08-05 | 2025-08-05 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-05-05 | 2025-05-05 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL has rewarded shareholders with 40 dividend payments over the past 10 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held SYF shares during this period received a total of $8.77 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.30/share was paid 64 days ago, on May 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: SYF currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.63%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2016, the dividend payout has grown by 130.8%, from $0.13 to $0.30.
- Dividend Reliability: SYF has maintained or increased its dividend for 40 consecutive payments.
Company News
The global consumer finance market is projected to expand from USD 9.87 trillion in 2025 to USD 14.08 trillion by 2031, driven by embedded finance at point-of-sale, improved open banking data, and the rise of fintechs. Unsecured non-revolving credit dominated with 52% market share in 2025, while fintechs are expected to grow fastest at 10.7% CAGR...
Synchrony Financial's credit metrics are showing resilience despite inflationary pressures, with stable delinquency rates and improving charge-offs compared to year-ago figures. The company recently announced a 13% dividend increase and $6.5 billion stock repurchase program. However, the stock is trading at a premium to historical averages, and i...
Synchrony Financial, a major private-label credit card issuer, is showing strong recovery with Q1 2026 earnings up 6% YoY and diluted EPS up 20%. The company's net charge-off rate fell to 5.42% from 6.38% year-over-year, and it returned $1 billion to shareholders in Q1. Despite a 10% pullback since January, analysts rate it a Moderate Buy with an...
Adobe announced a massive $25 billion share buyback program (24% of market cap) despite a 40% stock decline due to AI disruption concerns, signaling confidence in its business. Synchrony Financial and Arch Capital also announced substantial buyback programs worth 25% and 9% of their market caps respectively, reflecting strong capital return strat...
Great Place To Work released the 2026 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list based on surveys from 7.3 million U.S. workers. Companies on the list have delivered 13.4% annualized stock returns over 28 years versus 9.2% for the Russell 3000, with higher employee trust levels (81% vs 56% typical) correlating with better AI adoption and busines...
