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Synchrony Financial provides consumer financing through private-label credit cards, co-brand cards, promotional financing and health-and-wellness credit products. Company news commonly covers retail card programs with partners such as DICK'S Sporting Goods, Lowe's, Chico's FAS and RH, including rewards structures, loyalty integration, digital servicing and credit decisioning through Synchrony PRISM.
Recurring updates also include CareCredit acceptance across health and wellness purchase categories, quarterly financial results, common stock dividends, share repurchase authorizations and consumer finance research. Synchrony’s announcements often connect partner financing programs with omnichannel retail, professional purchasing, home furnishings, health products and financial literacy initiatives.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) announced an enterprise collaboration with OpenAI to embed financing, rewards and loyalty features into AI-native shopping and checkout experiences as commerce becomes more agent-driven. The relationship is part of Synchrony’s broader AI strategy to leverage frontier models and technology collaborations to deliver secure, flexible consumer and merchant experiences.
According to Synchrony, it will deploy OpenAI’s latest models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna, across its enterprise via ChatGPT Work, Codex and AWS Bedrock to support deeper engagement, product development and faster technology innovation. Synchrony is also launching a ChatGPT plugin, enabling consumers to discover savings, promotional financing, and partner offers from the Synchrony Marketplace directly within ChatGPT through a conversational interface.
The company is accelerating enterprise-wide AI adoption with job-relevant training and tools. Nearly 100% of its professional workforce has been actively using AI tools like ChatGPT since 2024, and 90% of employees express confidence in Synchrony’s fair, ethical and responsible use of AI.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) appointed Nimrod Barak as Chief AI Officer, effective June 30, 2026. He is tasked with leading the company’s enterprise-wide AI strategy, governance and execution to enhance consumer experiences, partner value and business growth.
Barak, a former Managing Director and Head of AI Center of Excellence and Emerging Technologies at Citi, will oversee development and deployment of AI capabilities, including agentic and intelligent automation, with a focus on responsible use. According to Synchrony, nearly 100% of its professional workforce has used AI tools such as Synchrony GPT since 2024, and 90% of employees trust the company to use AI fairly and ethically.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), via its CareCredit health and wellness financing platform, released its 2026 national ChiroIQ survey on Americans’ views of chiropractic care. The study of 1,310 respondents shows 92% value preventive care, yet only 44% consider chiropractic part of a long-term wellness lifestyle, despite 68% seeing a role in overall wellness and mobility.
Only 36% feel very familiar with chiropractic, and many link it mainly to back pain. Among patients, positive perceptions increase from 73% before treatment to 96% after care; 91% trust chiropractors and 93% believe care is safe. Cost and payment are key barriers: 28% are unsure what care typically costs, 56% say flexible payment options are important, and 63% of existing patients would likely buy discounted prepaid visit packages. Just 26% know national guidelines recommend non-drug therapies, including chiropractic, before opioids for many back pain cases, but 54% view chiropractic more positively after learning this.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) announced a new integration that will allow U.S. health and wellness providers and retailers using Stripe to offer CareCredit financing directly within their existing payment platform, with activation handled online in Stripe and no additional technical integration required.
According to Synchrony, more than 12 million CareCredit cardholders and new approved applicants will gain expanded opportunities to use CareCredit for eligible health and wellness purchases through participating Stripe providers. The initial phase covers standard CareCredit card transactions and six‑month promotional financing options, aiming to streamline checkout and reduce operational complexity for providers.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) released findings from its July 30, 2026 In Sync with Consumers survey showing flexible payment options play a key role in summer spending behavior. According to Synchrony, 62% of consumers say options such as installment loans, credit cards or special financing are important to enjoying summer activities or making purchases they might otherwise delay, and 50% have applied or plan to apply for financing for summer leisure spending.
Consumers are directing seasonal budgets toward gas and transportation (55%), dining (42%), clothing (41%) and entertainment (32%), with major purchases focused on electronics, travel and home improvement. Many are “spending smarter” by seeking deals and rewards (42%), taking fewer or shorter trips (31%), and choosing less expensive destinations (30%).
Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) reported its second quarter 2026 results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with the earnings release and presentation available on its investor relations website. Management will host an earnings conference call and audio webcast on July 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per common share, payable on August 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 5, 2026. The Board also declared quarterly dividends on the 5.625% Series A, 8.250% Series B and 7.250% Series C preferred stock.
According to the company, dividends are approximately $14.06 per Series A share (or $0.351563 per depositary share, each 1/40th interest), $20.63 per Series B share (or $0.515625 per 1/40th depositary share) and $1,409.72 per Series C share (or $14.09722 per 1/100th depositary share), payable on August 17, 2026 to holders of record on August 5, 2026.
Synchrony (NYSE:SYF) launched a debt-free skilled-trades associate degree pathway for eligible U.S. employees after three months of service. Through Bright Horizons EdAssist and 20+ colleges, employees can study HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding and more, with up to $24K/year tuition, $9K tech certifications, and 12‑month tech apprenticeships.
The Synchrony Foundation has donated nearly $1 million to skilled trade programs since 2021, including $150K to Women in HVACR, supporting broader community pipelines.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) announced key executive changes in its Digital, Technology and Operations groups. Carol Juel becomes EVP and CEO of Synchrony’s Digital platform, succeeding retiring leader Bart Schaller. Florin Arghirescu is promoted to EVP and CTO, while DJ Casto becomes EVP, Chief People and Operations Officer.
The changes concentrate leadership on advancing digital growth, customer experience and AI strategy across partners like Amazon, PayPal, Venmo and Verizon.
Synchrony (NYSE:SYF) will report its Q2 2026 financial results on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Earnings materials will post around 6:00 a.m. ET on the Investor Relations site, with a results conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) announced a partnership making the CareCredit credit card the preferred financing solution at 40 Pet Resort Hospitality Group locations across 12 states. Pet owners can use CareCredit for training, boarding, daycare and grooming, while the partnership also supports PRHG's Pet Resort University education program.
According to Synchrony, PRHG served 71,000 pets and 59,000 pet parents in 2025 and employs more than 1,000 professionals. CareCredit is also accepted at over 27,000 U.S. veterinary practices and all public veterinary university hospitals.