Synchrony Financial (SYF) — Estimates & Forecasts
Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $3.0B | $2.2B | $3.5B | $4.1B | $4.8B | $6.2B | $7.1B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $6.15 | $5.19 | $8.55 | $10.68 | $13.23 | $18.06 | $21.65 |
| YoY Growth | — | -25.8% | +56.3% | +16.1% | +17.7% | +29.7% | +13.9% |
| Net Margin | 22.9% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 19.8% | 19.3% | 18.0% | 17.9% |
| Metric | 2024A | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $20.8B | $20.5B | $24.8B | $34.4B | $39.4B |
| Net Income | $3.5B | $4.1B | $4.8B | $6.2B | $7.1B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $8.55 | $10.68 | $13.23 | $18.06 | $21.65 |
| Free Cash Flow | $9.8B | $7.5B | $9.0B | $12.4B | $14.1B |
Treat point estimates cautiously; use wider scenario ranges and position sizing discipline.
Synchrony Financial's projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $10.68. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 49/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for Synchrony Financial: Bear case $48, Base case $107, and Bull case $261. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
Synchrony Financial's projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is -1.1%, reaching approximately $20.5B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 49/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Contracting margins add uncertainty to forward projections. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
Synchrony Financial's forward operating margin is estimated at 23.8% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "contracting". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($48) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is above Wall Street consensus with a 15.5% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 47% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.