Buyback Spend for Synchrony Financial (SYF)
Buyback Spend for Synchrony Financial (SYF): headline value $3.24B · YoY +191.8%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$3.24B
YoY change
+191.8%
5Y CAGR
+24.5%
Peak year (2019)
$3.62B
Latest annual
$2.94B
Buyback Spend history chart for Synchrony Financial (SYF) from 2011 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Synchrony Financial (SYF) from 2011 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.94B | +191.8% | ||
| 2024 | $1.01B | -9.4% | ||
| 2023 | $1.11B | -66.5% | ||
| 2022 | $3.32B | +15.4% | ||
| 2021 | $2.88B | +192.0% | ||
| 2020 | $985.00M | -72.8% | ||
| 2019 | $3.62B | +93.7% | ||
| 2018 | $1.87B | +24.8% | ||
| 2017 | $1.50B | +214.5% | ||
| 2016 | $476.00M | — | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Synchrony Financial's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Synchrony Financial (SYF) reported buyback spend of $2.94B – surged 191.8% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Synchrony Financial buyback spend delivered a +24.5% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2019 and 2025, Synchrony Financial buyback spend declined 18.7%, falling from $3.62B to $2.94B.
The highest annual buyback spend of $3.62B was reported in 2019. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2011.
Within Financial Services, Synchrony Financial (SYF) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $12.87B.
Synchrony Financial Buyback Spend by Year
Synchrony Financial Buyback Spend 2025: $2.94B
Synchrony Financial buyback spend in 2025 was $2.94B, surged 191.8% from 2024.
Synchrony Financial Buyback Spend 2024: $1.01B
Synchrony Financial buyback spend in 2024 was $1.01B, declined 9.4% below 2023.
Synchrony Financial Buyback Spend 2023: $1.11B
Synchrony Financial buyback spend in 2023 was $1.11B, plunged 66.5% below 2022.
Synchrony Financial Buyback Spend 2022: $3.32B
Synchrony Financial buyback spend in 2022 was $3.32B, grew 15.4% from 2021.
Synchrony Financial Buyback Spend 2021: $2.88B
Synchrony Financial buyback spend in 2021 was $2.88B.
See more financial history for Synchrony Financial (SYF).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Synchrony Financial, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $34.59B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $21.43B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $19.52B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $13.39B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $12.36B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $11.73B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $5.83B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Synchrony Financial's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Synchrony Financial (SYF) is $3.24B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Synchrony Financial buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Synchrony Financial (SYF) buyback spend changed +191.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Synchrony Financial buyback spend?
Synchrony Financial (SYF) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +24.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Synchrony Financial buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Synchrony Financial buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $3.62B in 2019.
What was Synchrony Financial buyback spend in 2024?
Synchrony Financial (SYF) buyback spend in 2024 was $1.01B.
What was Synchrony Financial buyback spend in 2025?
Synchrony Financial (SYF) buyback spend in 2025 was $2.94B.
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