Synchrony Financial Stock Forecast

Sell candidate since Aug 04, 2026 Loss -1.39%

The Synchrony Financial stock price gained 0.366% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $19.11 to $19.18. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.89% from a day low at $19.05 to a day high of $19.22. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.59% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -14 thousand shares and in total, 50 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $951.33 thousand. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.

The stock lies the upper part of a falling 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 $19.39 will firstly indicate a slower falling rate, but may be the first sign of a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -4.89% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $17.23 and $18.44 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.

SYF-PA Signals & Forecast

The Synchrony Financial stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $19.24. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $18.89. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, August 03, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.49%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may also not. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, July 27, 2026 in the short-term chart.

Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Synchrony Financial stock

Synchrony Financial finds support from accumulated volume at $19.00 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $0.170 between high and low, or 0.89%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 0.99%

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (SYF-PA) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Synchrony Financial to open at $19.15, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $19.06 and $19.30, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.233 (+/-1.22%) up or down from last closing price. If Synchrony Financial takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.22% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $19.30 (0.63%) than the support at $19.00 (0.94%), 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 negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -2.705 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $19.15 ( 0.156%).

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