Synchrony Financial Surges to 425th in Trading Volume with 24.4 Million Shares Exchanged

On May 8, 2025, Synchrony Financial (SYF) saw a significant increase in trading volume, with a total of 24.4 million shares exchanged, marking a 37.53% rise from the previous day. This surge placed SYF at the 425th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price also rose by 3.14%, continuing its upward trend for the second consecutive day, with a total increase of 3.86% over the past two days.

Synchrony Financial's recent performance has been influenced by several factors. The company's short interest ratio, which indicates the percentage of shares sold short relative to the float, has been a point of interest. As of the latest data, Synchrony Financial has a short interest of 10.65 million shares, representing 5.33% of the float. This suggests that a notable portion of the company's shares are being held short, which could impact market sentiment and trading dynamics.