Synchrony Financial Reports Stable to Improving Q1 Credit Quality Metrics
SYF sits 68% above its 52-week low of $46.13.
Summary
Synchrony Financial released its monthly credit quality statistics for Q1 2026, showing stable to slightly improving delinquency and charge-off rates, complementing its recent earnings announcement.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · SYF
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Monthly Credit Statistics Released
Synchrony Financial furnished its monthly charge-off and delinquency statistics for the thirteen months ended March 31, 2026, as part of a Regulation FD disclosure, accompanying its Q1 earnings.
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Delinquency Rate Improves
The 30+ day delinquency rate decreased to 4.5% as of March 31, 2026, from 4.7% in February 2026, and remained flat compared to March 2025.
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Charge-Off Rate Stable
The net charge-off rate was 5.8% for March 2026, stable compared to February 2026 and an improvement from 6.2% in March 2025.
Analysis · SYF · Finance
This 8-K filing provides detailed monthly charge-off and delinquency statistics for Synchrony Financial, covering the thirteen months ended March 31, 2026. Released concurrently with the company's first-quarter earnings, these metrics are crucial for assessing the health of its loan portfolio. The data indicates stable to slightly improving credit quality trends, with the 30+ day delinquency rate decreasing month-over-month and the net charge-off rate remaining stable. This positive trend in key credit metrics provides a favorable backdrop to the company's overall Q1 financial results.
At the time of this filing, SYF was trading at $77.35 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $27.3B. The 52-week trading range was $46.13 to $88.77. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.