Synchrony Shines in Q3: Expense Management Drives Earnings Beat

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 ...