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When I wrote about Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF ) last quarter , the shares had been on a big run, peaking above the rare $50 level only seen in I retired early after 22 years in the energy industry with roles in engineering, planning, and financial analysis. I have managed my own portfolio since 1998 and have met my goal to match the S+P 500 return over the long term with lower volatility and higher income. I mostly write on positions I already hold or am considering changing. I prefer to hold positions ...

Synchrony Financial (SYF) reported third-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.94, which comfortably beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77. The bottom line also increased from $1.48 per share a year ago. Net interest income improved 5.7% year over year to $4.6 billion in the third quarter. Also, it beat the consensus mark by 2.1%. The strong quarterly results were supported by increased interest and fees on loans and an expanding loan receivables portfolio. While expenses did increase, t ...

Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 16, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Kathryn Miller - SVP of IR Brian Doubles - President and CEO Brian Wenzel - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Ryan Nash - Goldman Sachs Terry Ma - Barclays Don Fandetti - Wells Fargo Moshe Orenbuch - TD Cowen Sanjay Sakhrani - KBW Mihir Bhatia - Bank of America Mark DeVries - Deutsche Bank John Hecht - Jefferies Jeff Adelson - Morgan Stanley Rick Shane - JPMorgan Operator Good morning and ...

For the quarter ended September 2024, Synchrony (SYF) reported revenue of $4.61 billion, up 5.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.94, compared to $1.48 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.51 billion, representing a surprise of +2.09%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +9.60%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.77. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how t ...

Synchrony (SYF) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.48 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 9.60%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this consumer credit company would post earnings of $1.35 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.55, delivering a surprise of 14.81%. Over the last four quarters, the ...

3Q'24 FINANCIAL RESULTS October 16, 2024 Disclaimers Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements The following slides are part of a presentation by Synchrony Financial in connection with reporting quarterly financial results and should be read in conjunction with the earnings release and financial supplement included as exhibits to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed today and available on our website (www.synchronyfinancial.com) and the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). All references to net earn ...

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