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SYF
Synchrony Financial
$72.33
1.78
(2.52%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 24.33B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 830.271M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Financial Services | |||||
| Industry: | Financial – Credit Services | |||||
| CEO: | Brian D. Doubles | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 20000 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.synchrony.com |
Synchrony Financial, along with its various subsidiaries, functions as a leading provider of consumer financial services across the United States. The company offers a comprehensive range of credit products, encompassing diverse credit card options such as private label, co-branded, and general-purpose cards, alongside commercial credit solutions and consumer installment loans for both short and long durations. Additionally, Synchrony provides consumer banking services, including a variety of deposit products like certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, money market accounts, and savings accounts. These are made available to both individual consumers and commercial entities, with deposits also accepted via external securities brokerage firms. Beyond core credit and banking, Synchrony extends debt cancellation programs to its credit card clientele through online, mobile, and direct mail channels. It is also a significant player in specialized financing, offering healthcare payment and funding solutions under its CareCredit, Pets Best, and Walgreens brands. The firm further provides payment and financing options to industries like apparel, specialty retail, outdoor, music, and luxury, as well as point-of-sale consumer financing for audiology products and dental services. Synchrony delivers its credit offerings through collaborative programs established with a broad network of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations, and healthcare service providers. Its deposit products reach customers through various avenues, including digital and print media. The company’s services cater to a wide array of sectors, including digital, health and wellness, retail, home, auto, powersports, jewelry, and pet industries, among others. Established in 1932, Synchrony Financial’s corporate headquarters are located in Stamford, Connecticut.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 17,338,000 | 20,759,000 | 19,116,000 |
| Gross Profit | 7,662,000 | 9,392,000 | 9,756,000 |
| EBITDA | 3,362,000 | 5,034,000 | 5,135,000 |
| Operating Income | 2,904,000 | 4,553,000 | 4,621,000 |
| Net Income | 2,238,000 | 3,499,000 | 3,552,000 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 117,479,000 | 119,463,000 | 119,095,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 103,576,000 | 102,883,000 | 102,329,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 13,903,000 | 16,580,000 | 16,766,000 |
| Total Debt | 15,982,000 | 15,462,000 | 15,182,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 14,259,000 | 14,711,000 | 14,973,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 8,593,000 | 9,848,000 | 9,851,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 8,593,000 | 9,848,000 | 9,851,000 |
| Net Income | 2,238,000 | 3,499,000 | 3,552,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 3,991,000 | 334,000 | 262,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 16,381,512.888 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 17,403,207.457 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 16,961,598.617 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 5,117,863.267 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 5,437,058.029 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 5,299,091.916 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 4,377,092.647 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 4,735,794.471 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 4,580,751.834 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 2,391,583.364 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 2,540,743.441 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 2,476,271.719 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 12.800 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 13.230 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 12.230 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 7 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 2 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Strong Revenue Performance: SYF has demonstrated consistent revenue generation as per the latest income statements, reflecting robust operational performance within the consumer finance sector. This aligns with positive industry trends in financial services, as indicated by sector performance metrics.
- Solid Profitability Metrics: High gross profit and net profit margins (TTM) from key metrics data suggest efficient cost management and strong earnings potential, positioning SYF favorably against industry peers.
- Healthy Cash Flow: Significant free cash flow (as per cash flow statements) and a positive free cash flow yield (TTM) indicate SYF’s ability to fund operations, pay dividends, and invest in growth initiatives without excessive reliance on external financing.
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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MARKETSnap estimates SYF intrinsic value between $166.13 – $365.46 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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| Open: | 71.32 | Previous Close: | 70.55 | |
| Day Low: | 70.9 | Day High: | 73.31 | |
| Year Low: | 59.46 | Year High: | 88.77 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 72.55 | Price Avg 200: | 74.28 | |
| Volume: | 3.745M | Average Volume: | 3.867M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Synchrony Financial, also known by its ticker SYF. If you’re a long-term investor looking to build wealth, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into this financial services player to break down its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. I’ll keep this conversational and packed with insights, so let’s get started with a quick overview of who Synchrony Financial is and what’s been happening with them lately. Synchrony Financial is a major…
