Synchrony Financial (SYF, Financial) is experiencing a notable uptick in bearish sentiment, as evidenced by the recent surge in options trading activity. On a day marked by increased volatility, a total of 1,024 put options were traded, exceeding the anticipated volume by 1.3 times. This intensified put activity overshadowed call options trading, with a Put/Call Ratio standing at 1.93.
Particularly active were the June 2025 options, where the 42 puts and 50 calls saw a combined trading volume nearing 770 contracts. This heightened trading activity comes as investors position themselves ahead of Synchrony's upcoming earnings report, expected on April 22nd.
In tandem with this trading volume, the at-the-money implied volatility (IV) for SYF options increased by over four points in a single day, indicating heightened market expectations for future price movement. As the earnings date approaches, market participants appear to be hedging or positioning for potential downside risks.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 20 analysts, the average target price for Synchrony Financial (SYF, Financial) is $68.19 with a high estimate of $88.00 and a low estimate of $44.00. The average target implies an upside of 45.68% from the current price of $46.81. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Synchrony Financial (SYF) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 22 brokerage firms, Synchrony Financial's (SYF, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.2, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Synchrony Financial (SYF, Financial) in one year is $68.58, suggesting a upside of 46.52% from the current price of $46.805. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Synchrony Financial (SYF) Summary page.
