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SYF Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

SYF has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 1.15 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.34%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.15
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.25%
Overall Dividend Rating 55.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.04%
Payout Ratio 12.6%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 95.97%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 27.2% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 201% (S&P 500: 102.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Finance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XYF 276 M 7.67% 25.0%
QFIN 2,711 M 7.52% 15.8%
OMF 7,664 M 5.99% 16.3%
FINV 1,526 M 5.31% 16.2%
LX 697 M 9.35% 5.46%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
XYF 276 M 100% 43.6%
QFIN 2,711 M 61.5% 96.1%
SLM 6,109 M 39.9% 69.7%
PRG 1,148 M 36.1% 84.5%
FINV 1,526 M 18.6% 94.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SYF Dividends with its Peer-Group

QFIN
360 Finance
 7.52% Yield
JFIN
Jiayin
 11.89% Yield
FINV
FinVolution
 5.31% Yield
XYF
X Financial
 7.67% Yield
ALLY
Ally Financial
 2.62% Yield
SLM
SLM
 1.90% Yield

SYF Dividend History: Last 38 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-05 2025-11-05 2025-11-17 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.41%
2025-08-05 2025-08-05 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.43%
2025-05-05 2025-05-05 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.3 20% 0.56%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.37%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.45%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.58%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.55%
2024-02-02 2024-02-05 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.66%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.88%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-10 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% 0.71%
2023-05-01 2023-05-02 2023-05-12 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.78%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.62%
2022-10-31 2022-11-01 2022-11-10 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.65%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-08-11 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% 0.71%
2022-04-29 2022-05-02 2022-05-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.58%
2022-02-09 2022-02-10 2022-02-17 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.5%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.46%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.46%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-13 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.5%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.61%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-13 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-05-01 2020-05-04 2020-05-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-02-13 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-11-01 2019-11-04 2019-11-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2019-05-03 2019-05-06 2019-05-16 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-02-01 2019-02-04 2019-02-14 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-11-02 2018-11-05 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-16 Quarterly 0.21 40% N/A
2018-05-04 2018-05-07 2018-05-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-02-02 2018-02-05 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-11-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-17 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-05-18 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-02-02 2017-02-06 2017-02-16 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-17 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-25 Other 0.13 0% N/A

SYF Dividend FAQ

Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) is a U.S.-based consumer-finance company that originates and services a broad range of credit products-including private-label, co-branded, and general-purpose credit cards, as well as short- and long-term installment loans-through partnerships with retailers, manufacturers, and healthcare providers. In addition, the firm offers a suite of deposit products (e.g., CDs, IRAs, money-market and savings accounts) and accepts deposits via third-party brokerage channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of SYF?

As of December 2025, SYF`s dividend yield is 1.34%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.15 USD by the current share price of 85.66.

Does SYF pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, SYF paid a dividend of 1.15 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-05 and the payout was 0.3 USD.

How often does SYF pay dividends?

SYF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SYF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-05.

SYF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SYF for the next 4 payments are between 0.285 (-5.0%) and 0.309 (+3.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SYF pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Synchrony Financial (SYF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SYF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Synchrony Financial (SYF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SYF?

SYF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.25% per year.
Strong growth: SYF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SYF?

SYF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.04%. If you bought SYF's shares at 28.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.15 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.04% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SYF?

SYF Payout Consistency is 99.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Synchrony Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SYF have a good Dividend Yield?

SYF`s 1.34% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SYF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SYF is 12.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SYF?

SYF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.44%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-15 02:26