Morgan Stanley cuts target to USD 83 for Synchrony Financial stock
Published on 10/18/2026 at 12:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAnalyst target and earnings date
- Morgan Stanley lowered its target from USD 84.00 to USD 83.00 on October 12, 2026.
- Synchrony reported second-quarter earnings per share of USD 2.59 against USD 2.14 consensus on July 21, 2026.
- Synchrony Financial plans to release third-quarter results on October 20, 2026.
Morgan Stanley cut its price target for Synchrony Financial stock from USD 84.00 to USD 83.00 on October 12, 2026, while keeping an Equal Weight rating, according to MarketBeat. The revision arrives before Synchrony's scheduled third-quarter report.
Target cut comes before results
Synchrony Financial said on September 22, 2026 that it plans to release third-quarter results on October 20, 2026, before the US market opens. The release is scheduled for approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time, followed by an 8:00 a.m. conference call.
The upcoming report will be measured against second-quarter earnings per share of USD 2.59, compared with USD 2.14 consensus, and revenue of USD 3.72 billion, according to The Stock Observer. Fiscal 2026 earnings guidance was set at USD 9.25-9.50 per share.
What does the target mean for valuation?
The USD 83.00 target remains above the latest reported US market reference of USD 73.68 on October 16, 2026, but the change signals a more cautious view from Morgan Stanley. MarketBeat reported a market capitalization of USD 24.2 billion and a 52-week range of USD 63.08 to USD 88.77 on October 12, 2026.
Three dated steps for Synchrony
On July 21, 2026, Synchrony reported second-quarter earnings per share of USD 2.59 against USD 2.14 consensus, according to The Stock Observer. On August 5, 2026, shareholders received a USD 0.34 dividend per share, up from USD 0.30. On October 12, 2026, Morgan Stanley lowered its target from USD 84.00 to USD 83.00, according to MarketBeat.
Next reporting date
Synchrony Financial is scheduled to publish its third-quarter 2026 results on October 20, 2026, with the conference call following at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, according to Synchrony Financial.
Target cut frames the next test
The company had a market capitalization of USD 24.0 billion on October 16, 2026, while second-quarter net income reached USD 885.0 million and net profit margin was 24.00 percent. The October 20 report will show whether the second-quarter earnings beat carried into the next period. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Synchrony Financial stock.
Synchrony Financial stock facts
- Company: Synchrony Financial
- ISIN: US87165B1035
- Ticker: SYF
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 24.0 billion (as of October 16, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Credit Services
- Next earnings date: October 20, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
