Synchrony Financial Surges 0.24% on $260M Trading Boom to 392nd in Market Activity Amid Split Analyst Ratings and Earnings Woes

Synchrony Financial (SYF) rose 0.24% on August 11, 2025, with a trading volume of $260 million, marking a 30.46% increase from the previous day and ranking 392nd in market activity. Analysts at Bank of America Securities reaffirmed a "Buy" rating for SYF, citing the company’s recent $70.16 closing price and a historical 66.19% success rate on stock recommendations. Meanwhile, Jefferies maintained a "Buy" stance in July with a $84 price target, though other firms like RBC and Morgan Stanley issued "Downgrade" or "Sell" ratings, reflecting mixed sentiment. Synchrony’s Q2 earnings showed $5.7 billion in revenue and $757 million net profit, down from $6.73 billion and $1.29 billion in the prior year, highlighting sector-wide challenges.

Despite the revenue decline, Synchrony’s stock has shown resilience, supported by a recent 6.87% price target increase to $40.14 and a $0.25 quarterly dividend declaration. Analysts noted the stock’s undervaluation, with a trailing P/E ratio of 5.81 and a 3.19% dividend yield. Institutional ownership data indicated active trading, including purchases by Wolverine Trading and Virginia Retirement Systems in August. However, concerns persist over net income contraction and sector volatility, as reflected in 15 Wall Street analysts’ mixed "Hold," "Buy," and "Sell" ratings.

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