SYF
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Synchrony Financial (SYF) closed at $75.26 as of 2026-06-19, trading 53.0% above its 200-week moving average of $49.17. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 49.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 70, SYF is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.94 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 572 weeks of data, SYF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 10 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SYF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.6%.
With a market cap of $25.3 billion, SYF is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 21.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 1.7x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 20.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 11 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SYF would have grown to $277, compared to $426 for the S&P 500. SYF has returned 9.7% annualized vs 14.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 13.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SYF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SYF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying SYF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.2% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +18.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 88% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +42.1% vs +37.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SYF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices SYF would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where SYF's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-07-21.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $52.16 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $57.62 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $64.37 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $72.90 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $84.05 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from SYF's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
SYF has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +17.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 | 2 | 2.4% | +23.0% | +217.3% |
| Jan 2016 | Apr 2016 | 15 | 16.2% | +29.9% | +229.7% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 2 | 2.8% | -6.8% | +227.4% |
| Jun 2016 | Nov 2016 | 21 | 17.4% | +15.8% | +269.0% |
| Apr 2017 | Jul 2017 | 12 | 11.2% | +21.2% | +237.6% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 1 | 1.7% | +2.8% | +218.4% |
| Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 | 3 | 3.9% | +13.4% | +225.7% |
| Jul 2018 | Aug 2018 | 4 | 3.9% | +25.7% | +206.7% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 18 | 26.1% | +13.7% | +205.4% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 37 | 56.7% | +37.7% | +201.1% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 2.0% | -4.9% | +154.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 7 | 14.0% | +9.9% | +161.7% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 8 | 15.6% | +5.0% | +156.1% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 5 | 3.1% | +15.2% | +145.0% |
| Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | 16 | 19.1% | +35.2% | +151.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 15 | 15.6% | +44.3% | +140.1% |
| Average | 10 | — | +17.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SYF below its 200-week moving average?
No. Synchrony Financial (SYF) is currently 53.0% above its 200-week moving average of $49.17. It would need to fall to $49.17 to cross below the line.
What is SYF's 200-week moving average price?
Synchrony Financial's 200-week moving average is $49.17 as of 2026-06-19. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SYF drops below its 200-week moving average?
SYF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 10 weeks on average.
Is SYF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SYF as of 2026-06-19: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 70 (overbought). Return on equity is 21.8%. Price-to-book is 1.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SYF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11 years, $100 invested in SYF would have grown to $277, compared to $426 for the S&P 500. That's 9.7% annualized vs 14.1% for the index. SYF has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-06-19