Synchrony Financial

SYF · Financial Services

About Synchrony Financial (SYF)

Synchrony Financial is a Credit Services company operating in the Financial Services sector.

SYF trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services

Key Statistics

Current Price
$66.55
Market Cap
$23.97B
52-Week High
$88.77
52-Week Low
$40.55
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Credit Services

$1,000 Invested in Synchrony Financial (SYF)

1 Year
$1,254
+25%
3 Years
$2,500
+150%
5 Years
$1,726
+73%
10 Years
$3,025
+203%
Since IPO
$3,641
+264%

How much would $1,000 invested in SYF be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in SYF 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Synchrony Financial (SYF) in 2025 would be worth $1,254 as of May 2026, representing a +25.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYF 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Synchrony Financial (SYF) in 2023 would be worth $2,500 as of May 2026, representing a +150.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYF 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Synchrony Financial (SYF) in 2021 would be worth $1,726 as of May 2026, representing a +72.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYF 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Synchrony Financial (SYF) in 2016 would be worth $3,025 as of May 2026, representing a +202.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYF at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Synchrony Financial (SYF) at IPO would be worth $3,641 as of May 2026, representing a +264.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.46%
Positive Months
84
60% of 140
Negative Months
56
40% of 140
Data Period
11+ years
140 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 2019 (+28.1%)
Best month on avg: November (+8.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-44.7%)
Worst month on avg: March (-8.6%)

Over the past 11+ years (140 months), Synchrony Financial (SYF) has averaged a monthly return of +1.46% with a median return of +2.06%. The stock had 84 positive months (60%) and 56 negative months (40%). The best month in SYF's history was January 2019 with a +28.1% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -44.7%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.9%), and March the weakest (-8.6%).

SYF's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2024 with a cumulative return of +59.2%, and the worst was 2018 at -44.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 12 years of trading history, Synchrony Financial (SYF) has delivered an average annual return of +13.66% with a median return of +14.05%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.01%. The stock posted gains in 8 years (67%) and losses in 4 years (33%).

SYF's best year was 2024 with a +74.01% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -37.84%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. SYF achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 6 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+13.66%
Best Year
2024 (+74.01%)
Worst Year
2018 (-37.84%)
Positive Years
8/12
Year Return Start End
2026 -19.91% $83.09 $66.55
2025 +30.64% $63.61 $83.09
2024 +74.01% $36.55 $63.61
2023 +19.76% $30.52 $36.55
2022 -27.43% $42.05 $30.52
2021 +36.40% $30.83 $42.05
2020 -0.08% $30.86 $30.83
2019 +57.48% $19.59 $30.86
2018 -37.84% $31.52 $19.59
2017 +8.35% $29.09 $31.52
2016 +20.38% $24.17 $29.09
2015 +2.22% $23.64 $24.17

Frequently Asked Questions: SYF

What sector is SYF in?

SYF operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Credit Services industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has SYF performed historically?

Over 12 years of trading history, SYF has posted gains in 8 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2024 with a +74.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in SYF?

You can invest in SYF through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SYF.

Last updated: 3/24/2026