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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-01-28

Synchrony Financial Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results with Earnings Beat and Increased Loan Receivables

On January 28, 2025, Synchrony Financial reported its fourth quarter 2024 earnings, highlighting a significant earnings beat with net earnings of $774 million, or $1.91 per diluted share, compared to $440 million, or $1.03 per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2023.

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Synchrony Financial SYF · NYSE
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The company saw growth in several key financial metrics, including a 2% increase in loan receivables to $104.7 billion and an 11% improvement in return on assets to 2.6%. Despite a slight decrease in purchase volume and active accounts, Synchrony continued to strengthen its financial position by reducing its delinquency rate and improving its efficiency ratio. The earnings release also furnished detailed financial data and a presentation as exhibits.

Items reported

Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Earnings Beat General Statement
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits Furnished Pro Forma Financial Information

Market reaction

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$69.86

Next session

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Since filing

+8.5%

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Precedent

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Exhibits (4)

About Synchrony Financial

Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company primarily focused on providing private-label credit cards. It serves as a key partner to a variety of retailers, manufacturers, and healthcare providers, enabling them to offer customized credit solutions to their customers. Synchrony Financial's products extend beyond credit cards to include promotional financing, installment lending, and loyalty programs, often aimed at enhancing customer retention and satisfaction for its partners. The company plays a significant role in industries such as retail, health and wellness, automotive, and home, where it provides targeted financial solutions that are integrated into the point of sale. This integration makes Synchrony a crucial player in consumer finance, as it supports both businesses and consumers through flexible payment options. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Synchrony Financial was established in 2003. It is a major issuer of private-label credit cards in the United States, contributing to the retail sector's growth by empowering consumers to make purchases and manage payments over time. The company's financial products are influential in promoting accessible credit, supporting economic activity, and fostering customer loyalty within numerous commercial sectors.

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