Rating Change
Evercore ISI Group analysts downgraded Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) from Outperform to In-Line on October 21, 2026.
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Synchrony Financial (SYF) Downgraded to In-Line by Evercore ISI Group
Evercore ISI Group analysts downgraded Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) from Outperform to In-Line on October 21, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) · downgrade
- Firm
- Evercore ISI Group
- Rating
- Outperform to In-Line
- Price at event
- $73.45
- Market capitalization
- $32.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Evercore ISI Group downgraded Synchrony Financial from Outperform to In-Line on October 21, 2026.
Market Context
Synchrony Financial operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $73.44 with a market capitalization of $32.5B. The stock has declined 13.0% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst downgrades can weigh on a stock in the short term as institutional investors who follow Evercore ISI Group's research adjust their positions. However, downgrades also sometimes create buying opportunities if the market overreacts to the rating change. The reasoning behind the downgrade matters more than the rating itself.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Synchrony Financial
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | In-Line | N/A |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 12, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Oct 09, 2026 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View SYF Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the In-Line rating mean for SYF?
A rating of In-Line from Evercore ISI Group reflects the analyst's outlook on Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the SYF forecast page.
