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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) 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.
Synchrony (NYSE:SYF) has been ranked the No. 1 Best Workplace in New York by Great Place To Work and Fortune, after previously being named No. 1 Best Company to Work For in the U.S.
The company highlights its Bryant Park NYC Experience Center, flexible hybrid work model, AI skills training, and more than $4.5 million invested in NYC community organizations.
Synchrony (NYSE:SYF) partnered with LiveLoveSpa.com to add the CareCredit credit card as an integrated Shopify checkout option, its first cosmetics eCommerce partnership.
The collaboration enables apply-and-buy financing, including 6- and 12-month promotional options on purchases of $200+, and could extend access to credit for 100,000+ Live Love Spa customers in a fast-growing online beauty market.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) announced that Chief Financial Officer Brian J. Wenzel will take part in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on June 9, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
A live webcast and replay will be available on Synchrony’s investor relations website.
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), via its CareCredit health and wellness credit card, announced a $150,000 donation to Canine Companions. $50,000 will help cover veterinary costs for college student puppy raisers at 30 colleges in 23 states, with $100,000 supporting broader program operations.