- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 9/9)
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 2.7x
Synchrony Financial stock upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jun 25, 2026)
The Synchrony Financial stock price gained 2.88% on the last trading day (Thursday, 25th Jun 2026), rising from $76.32 to $78.52. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.73% from a day low at $76.83 to a day high of $79.70. The price has risen in 8 of the last 10 days and is up by 12.88% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 1 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 4 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $280.65 million.
The stock lies in the upper part of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $80.12 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 2.58% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $70.99 and $82.18 at the end of this 3-month period.
SYF Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Synchrony Financial stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $75.75 and $72.41. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, June 03, 2026, and so far it has risen 14.26%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Synchrony Financial stock
Synchrony Financial finds support from accumulated volume at $75.26 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $2.87 between high and low, or 3.73%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.41%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $75.27 (-4.13%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 15 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SYF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 26th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 26th we expect Synchrony Financial to open at $78.35, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $77.43 and $79.61, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.18 (+/-2.81%) up or down from last closing price. If Synchrony Financial takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.81% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $78.58 (0.08%) than the support at $75.26 (4.15%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Synchrony Financial stock A Buy?
Synchrony Financial holds several positive signals and is within a weak rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
5.774
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 26, 2026 - $78.35 ( 0.219%).
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SYF Performance
Trading levels for SYF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 81.21 | 3.43% |
| R2 | 80.12 | 2.04% |
| R1 | 79.44 | 1.18% |
| Price | 78.52 | |
| S1 | 77.25 | -1.61% |
| S2 | 76.58 | -2.47% |
| S3 | 75.48 | -3.87% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 78.69 | 0.217% |
| R1 | 78.58 | 0.0764% |
| Price | 78.52 | |
| S1 | 75.26 | -4.15% |
| S2 | 72.33 | -7.88% |
| S3 | 70.84 | -9.78% |
SYF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 21, 2026 | May 05, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.300 | 0.381% |
| 2 | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 06, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | $0.300 | 0.409% |
| 3 | Nov 05, 2025 | Nov 05, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.300 | 0.401% |
| 4 | Jul 22, 2025 | Aug 05, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $0.300 | 0.418% |
| 5 | Apr 22, 2025 | May 05, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $0.300 | 0.496% |
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