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Synchrony Financial, originally a spinoff of GE Capital's retail financing business, is the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States by both outstanding receivables and purchasing volume. Synchrony partners with other firms to market its credit products in their physical stores as well as on their websites and mobile applications. Synchrony operates through three segments: retail card (private-label and co-branded general-purpose credit cards), payment solutions (promotional financing for large ticket purchases), and CareCredit (financing for elective healthcare procedures).

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Synchrony Financial 8.25% PRF PERPETUAL USD 25 - Dep rep 1/40 Ser B

Synchrony Financial Depositary Shares, each Representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of 5.625% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A

Synchrony Financial Depositary Shares Each Representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of 8.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$72.4K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$260.5K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$89.7K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>744</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>146</td>
<td>592</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>631</td>
<td>486</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
<td>278</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>825</td>
<td>272</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $234.0 per contract. There were 7341 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9779 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 71 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.4K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 15288 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $132.0 per contract. There were 2719 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3215 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 71 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 501 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $260.5K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 8758 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 71 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 299 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.7K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 4595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 744 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 311 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 146 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 592 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $905.0 per contract. There were 631 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 486 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 162 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 349 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $83.0 per contract. There were 219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 71 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.5K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 7996 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 278 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BN#NYSE">BN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 99 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 272 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.3K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 825 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 272 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintains Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $76 to $50.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Synchrony Financial, Lowers Price Target to $50

Morgan Stanley analyst Jeff Adelson downgrades Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $82 to $44.

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Morgan Stanley Downgrades Synchrony Financial to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $44

Analysts' ratings for Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 11 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Synchrony Financial and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $73.55, accompanied by a high estimate of $85.00 and a low estimate of $65.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $73.06, the current average has increased by 0.67%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743703585_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Synchrony Financial's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Shepard</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Rochester</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mihir Bhatia</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Wasserstrom</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Devries</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Synchrony Financial. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Synchrony Financial compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Synchrony Financial's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Synchrony Financial's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYF/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Synchrony Financial analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Synchrony Financial Better</h2>
Synchrony Financial, originally a spinoff of GE Capital's retail financing business, is the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States by both outstanding receivables and purchasing volume. Synchrony partners with other firms to market its credit products in their physical stores as well as on their websites and mobile applications. Synchrony operates through three segments: retail card (private-label and co-branded general-purpose credit cards), payment solutions (promotional financing for large ticket purchases), and CareCredit (financing for elective healthcare procedures).
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Synchrony Financial</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Synchrony Financial's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.88%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Synchrony Financial's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 19.81% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.0%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.63%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.01.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Deep Dive Into Synchrony Financial Stock: Analyst Perspectives (11 Ratings)

Synchrony Financial shares are trading lower after Wells Fargo cut its price target on the stock from $85 to $70.

Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintains Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $85 to $70.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Synchrony Financial, Lowers Price Target to $70

According to the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the U.S., consumers — pressured by years of persistent inflation — are reducing spending as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44475192/consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-since-2022-as-inflation-tariff-worries-grow">economic outlook worsens</a>.
What To Know: Synchrony Financial's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) chief credit officer Max Axler told Reuters that while most borrowers continue repaying loans, spending has dipped across income levels. 
&#8220;Purchase volumes have gone down across the industry as consumers across all income groups become more thoughtful about spending,&#8221; Axler said.
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The latest data released by the Consumer Confidence Board on Tuesday showed that pessimism about the economic future is gripping American consumers. The Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9, its fourth consecutive monthly decline and the lowest reading since late 2022. 
According to recent Federal Reserve data, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/03/44439342/are-us-consumers-starting-to-crack-pessimism-loan-defaults-bargain-hunting-rise">delinquencies</a> on auto loans, credit cards, and home credit lines have increased, and economists warn that President Donald Trump's tariffs may exacerbate price pressures. 
Consumers may soon face additional financial strain as student loan servicers resume reporting delinquencies to credit bureaus. The process, which began in mid-February 2025, could worsen already stretched household finances.
&#8220;For the first time in five years, federal student loan delinquencies will start to reappear on credit files, and we expect a lot of consumers to be stretched due to this,&#8221; Rikard Bandebo, chief economist at VantageScore, told Reuters. 
&#8220;We expect delinquencies to go up as a result of it at a time when consumer debt is already high,&#8221; Bandebo added.
Concerns about consumer strength have also weighed on financial stocks. Shares of Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>) have shed nearly 10% over the past month, and Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) are down 6% over the same period.
The SPDR Select Financial Sector Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), which holds 73 large-cap financial stocks, has dipped 1% over the past 30 days on broad consumer spending concerns.&nbsp;
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Shares of several banking and broader financial stocks are trading higher in sympathy with overall market sentiment after the Fed policy decision to keep rates unchanged.

The latest market downturn has left many investors questioning whether this is a temporary dip or the beginning of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">a prolonged bear market.</a>
Yet, an eye-opening indicator suggests that opportunities may be more abundant than feared—95% of S&amp;P 500 stocks currently hold a median analyst price target above their latest trading price, signaling significant upside potential across the board.
Notably, two Magnificent Seven stocks—Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)—rank among the top when comparing the gap between Wall Street&#8217;s median price target and current prices, a quite uncommon event for tech giants that traditionally trade at valuation premiums.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is This A Market Bottom Or A Value Trap?</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 officially entered correction territory last week, leaving investors to wonder whether the worst is over or if further downside awaits.
Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, has been one of the more bullish voices on Wall Street. Last week, he raised his probability of a bearish scenario from 20% to 35%. That forecast includes the possibility of a recession or stagflation—a combination of stagnant growth and inflation.
Yardeni also acknowledged the possibility that a bear market may have begun on Feb. 20, the day after the S&amp;P 500 reached a record high. This shift in sentiment led him to lower his year-end 2025 S&amp;P 500 target from 7,000 to 6,400.
From a technical standpoint, only 41% of S&amp;P 500 stocks are trading above their 200-day moving average, signaling that most have fallen below a key trend support level, potentially confirming a bearish phase.
Yet, long-term market data provides a reason for optimism. 
Jeffrey Buchbinder, chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, points out that market corrections—defined as a decline of 10% or more—occur every 1.1 years on average, dating back to 1928. 
&#8220;Corrections also tend to produce attractive buying opportunities&#8221;
Since 1950, the S&amp;P 500 has experienced an average intra-year drawdown of a negative 13.7%, yet it has still managed to post an average annual gain of 9.5%, with 73% of those years ending in positive territory. 
Even in years when the index experienced an intra-year decline of 10% to 20%, the average annual return was still 8.4%, with 64% of those years finishing higher.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Stocks Have The Biggest Upside?</h3>
Based on current analyst price targets, several stocks stand out for their potential gains. 
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) leads the list, with a median price target nearly 95% higher than its last price. First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) follows closely, with a projected upside of 93%.
Notably, Tesla and Nvidia, two of the most closely watched growth stocks, also rank high on the list. Analysts see Tesla's price target at $371.50, representing a 64.9% upside, while Nvidia's median price target sits at $175, implying a 51.6% gain from current levels.
Other stocks with significant upside potential include:
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<li>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) &#8211; 81.4% potential upside</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) &#8211; 80.4% potential upside</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) &#8211; 80.2% potential upside</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) &#8211; 72.0% potential upside</li>
</ul>
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<th>#</th>
<th>Stock name</th>
<th>Last Price</th>
<th>Price Target &#8211; Median</th>
<th>Target vs. Last Price %</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Deckers Outdoor Corp.</td>
<td>115.30</td>
<td>225.00</td>
<td>95.14%</td>
</tr>
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<td>2</td>
<td>First Solar, Inc. </td>
<td>127.34</td>
<td>245.95</td>
<td>93.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Caesars Entertainment, Inc. </td>
<td>27.56</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td>81.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Western Digital Corp.</td>
<td>44.34</td>
<td>80.00</td>
<td>80.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. </td>
<td>71.34</td>
<td>128.60</td>
<td>80.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Delta Air Lines, Inc. </td>
<td>45.92</td>
<td>79.00</td>
<td>72.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Tesla, Inc. </td>
<td>225.31</td>
<td>371.50</td>
<td>64.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>)</td>
<td>19.07</td>
<td>31.00</td>
<td>62.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>)</td>
<td>164.53</td>
<td>260.00</td>
<td>58.03%</td>
</tr>
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<td>10</td>
<td>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>210.85</td>
<td>331.50</td>
<td>57.22%</td>
</tr>
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<td>11</td>
<td>MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>)</td>
<td>31.86</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td>56.94%</td>
</tr>
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<td>12</td>
<td>Carnival Corp. &amp; plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>)</td>
<td>20.12</td>
<td>31.00</td>
<td>54.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Nvidia Corp. </td>
<td>115.43</td>
<td>175.00</td>
<td>51.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>)</td>
<td>114.02</td>
<td>170.00</td>
<td>49.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>53.05</td>
<td>79.00</td>
<td>48.92%</td>
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<td>16</td>
<td>Iron Mountain Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRM#NYSE">IRM</a>)</td>
<td>87.62</td>
<td>127.50</td>
<td>45.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>203.38</td>
<td>295.00</td>
<td>45.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</td>
<td>96.44</td>
<td>139.00</td>
<td>44.13%</td>
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<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>37.90</td>
<td>54.50</td>
<td>43.80%</td>
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<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>)</td>
<td>447.99</td>
<td>644.00</td>
<td>43.75%</td>
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Analysts' ratings for Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 9 analysts.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $74.89, a high estimate of $85.00, and a low estimate of $66.00. This current average has increased by 5.79% from the previous average price target of $70.79. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742328043_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Synchrony Financial among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Shepard</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Rochester</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mihir Bhatia</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Wasserstrom</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Foran</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Devries</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Synchrony Financial. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Synchrony Financial compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Synchrony Financial's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Synchrony Financial's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYF/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Synchrony Financial analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Synchrony Financial</h2>
Synchrony Financial, originally a spinoff of GE Capital's retail financing business, is the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States by both outstanding receivables and purchasing volume. Synchrony partners with other firms to market its credit products in their physical stores as well as on their websites and mobile applications. Synchrony operates through three segments: retail card (private-label and co-branded general-purpose credit cards), payment solutions (promotional financing for large ticket purchases), and CareCredit (financing for elective healthcare procedures).
<h3>Key Indicators: Synchrony Financial's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Synchrony Financial's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 3.88% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Synchrony Financial's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 19.81%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Synchrony Financial's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.0% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Synchrony Financial's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.63%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Synchrony Financial's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.01, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Beyond The Numbers: 9 Analysts Discuss Synchrony Financial Stock

As tax season <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/taxes">kicks into high gear</a>, one analyst noted an increase in tax refunds that could leave taxpayers with more cash as they head into spring.
Bank of America analyst Mihir Bhatia analyzed consumer finances as we move into the final weeks of tax season.
Bhatia noted a continued increase in tax refunds by the Internal Revenue Service through 2025. Year-to-date, tax refunds are running 6% higher than they did in 2024, ahead of last year for the third straight week. This year&#8217;s average refund amount is $3,324, up 5.7% from last year.
&#8220;Higher aggregate refunds should be a tailwind for consumers, particularly lower income consumers who use tax refunds for debt paydown and big-ticket purchases,&#8221; the analyst said. &#8220;Total amount refunded running ahead on a y/y basis, well into tax season, is a positive sign for consumer balance sheets.&#8221;
Bhatia said Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>), Bread Financial Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFH#NYSE">BFH</a>) and Capital One Financial Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) are the financial services companies &#8220;most exposed to consumers who will utilize tax refunds to pay down debt and for down payments on big-ticket purchases.&#8221; Synchrony and Bread specialize in private-label credit cards at retailers.
Despite President Donald Trump&#8216;s insinuations to cut back on government assistance program funding, the analyst believes government transfer payments will tick up in 2025. This increase will be driven by social security payments rather than relief for younger individuals.
&#8220;We estimate US consumers to receive $70B more in government transfer payments in 2025 vs. 2024, driven by higher social security payments, slightly offset by an increase in student loan payments and lower SNAP payments,&#8221; Bhatia said. &#8220;Overall, while the net impact is more money in the hands of consumers, it appears the benefit would be concentrated among social security recipients, while younger individuals (student loan payments) could face some incremental pressure.&#8221;
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미국 최대 상업자 표시 신용카드(PLCC) 제공업체에 따르면, 수년간의 지속적인 인플레이션으로 인해 압박을 받은 소비자들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44475192/consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-since-2022-as-inflation-tariff-worries-grow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">경제 전망이 악화됨에</a> 따라 지출을 줄이고 있다.
알아야 할 사항: 싱크로니 파이낸셜(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)의 최고 신용 책임자 맥스 액슬러는 로이터와의 인터뷰에서 대부분의 대출자가 대출금을 계속 상환하고 있지만 소득 수준 전반에 걸쳐 지출이 감소했다고 말했다.
"모든 소득 계층의 소비자가 지출에 대해 더 신중하게 생각함에 따라 업계 전반에서 구매량이 감소했다.&#8221;
화요일(25일) 소비자신뢰위원회가 발표한 최신 데이터에 따르면, 경제 미래에 대한 비관론이 미국 소비자들을 사로잡고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 3월 소비자신뢰지수는 7.2포인트 하락한 92.9로 4개월 연속 하락했으며, 이는 2022년 말 이후 가장 낮은 수치다.
최근 연준 데이터에 따르면 자동차 대출, 신용 카드 및 주택 신용 한도에 대한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/03/44439342/are-us-consumers-starting-to-crack-pessimism-loan-defaults-bargain-hunting-rise" target="_blank" rel="noopener">연체가 증가</a>했으며 경제학자들은 도널드 트럼프 대통령의 관세가 물가 압력을 악화시킬 수 있다고 경고한다.
학자금 대출 서비스 제공업체가 신용 조사 기관에 연체 보고를 재개함에 따라 소비자들은 곧 추가적인 재정적 압박에 직면할 수 있다. 2025년 2월 중순에 시작된 이 절차는 이미 가뜩이나 어려운 가계 재정을 더욱 악화시킬 수 있다.
밴티지 스코어(VantageScore)의 수석 이코노미스트 리카드 반데보는 로이터에 "5년 만에 처음으로 연방 학자금 대출 연체가 신용 파일에 다시 나타나기 시작할 것이며, 이로 인해 많은 소비자가 스트레스를 받을 것으로 예상된다&#8221;고 말했다.
반데보는 "이미 소비자 부채가 높은 상황에서 연체율이 상승할 것으로 예상된다&#8221;고 덧붙였다.
소비자 건전성에 대한 우려도 금융주를 압박하고 있다. 디스커버 파이낸셜 서비스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)의 주가는 지난 한 달 동안 거의 10% 하락했으며, 캐피털 원 파이낸셜(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)의 주가는 같은 기간 동안 6% 하락했다.
SPDR 셀렉트 금융 섹터 펀드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)는 73개의 대형 금융 주식을 보유하고 있으며, 광범위한 소비자 지출 우려로 인해 지난 30일 동안 1% 하락했다.
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미국 주요 신용카드사 "소비자들 지출 줄이고 있다"

애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)이 골드만삭스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)를 대체할 새로운 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41501333/apple-goldman-sachs-fined-89-million-over-apple-card-missteps-government-watchdog-orders-victim-comp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">신용카드 파트너십</a>을 모색하고 있는 것으로 알려졌다.
무슨 일 있었나: 로이터 통신은 바클레이즈(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCS#NYSE">BCS</a>)와 논의가 몇 달 동안 진행되어 왔지만 거래가 마무리되려면 아직 시간이 걸릴 수 있다고 보도했다. 애플은 싱크로니 파이낸셜(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)과도 신용카드 파트너십에 대해 논의했다.
애플, 바클레이즈, 싱크로니는 벤징가의 의견 요청에 즉시 응답하지 않았다. 한편, JP모건 체이스도 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40907844/jpmorgan-in-talks-to-take-over-apple-credit-card-what-investors-need-to-know" target="_blank" rel="noopener">작년부터 애플과 협상을</a> 진행 중이다.
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왜 중요한가: 이러한 논의는 2019년에 애플과 신용카드를 출시한 골드만삭스가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35262321/goldman-sachs-wants-to-opt-out-of-consumer-lending-including-apple-card-general-motors-card" target="_blank" rel="noopener">소비자 금융 부문에 대한 야망에서</a> 한 발 물러나기로 결정하면서 나왔다.
현재 골드만삭스와 애플의 신용카드 계약은 2030년까지로 예정되어 있지만, 더 일찍 종료될 수도 있다. 골드만삭스는 내부적인 문제와 재정적인 어려움으로 인해 소비자 금융 부문에서의 입지를 재평가하게 되었다.
이러한 전략적 변화는 골드만이 제너럴 모터스 신용카드 사업을 바클레이즈로 이전하기로 한 결정과 맞물려 있다.
이에 여러 금융 기관이 애플과 제휴에 관심을 보이고 있다. 그러나 일부에서는 원래의 거래 조건이 위험하고 수익성이 없다고 보고 있다고 해당 보도는 지적했다.
주가 움직임: 애플의 주가는 수요일에 1.97% 상승하여 237.87달러로 마감했다. 시간외 거래에서는 0.31% 추가 상승하여 238.60에 도달했다.
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<a href=""https://www.benzinga.com/topic/truist-securities"">트루이스트 증권</a>의 애널리스트들은 24개의 대형은행, 지역은행, 신탁은행과 신용카드 회사에 대한 커버리지를 개시했다. 이들은 향후 2년간 강력한 수익 성장을 예상하며 대출 성장률 개선, 가파른 수익률 곡선, 충분한 자본 확충 등의 요인에 힘입어 연간 12~15%의 수익 증가를 예상하고 있다.
무슨 일 있었나: 2025년과 2026년에 은행에 우호적인 환경이 조성될 것으로 전망한 트루이스트 애널리스트들은 은행의 인수합병과 초과 자본의 활용에 관한 규제 환경이 보다 명확하고 유연해지면서 은행에 유리할 것으로 예상했다.
이번 메모는 행정부가 은행 친화적인 세제 개혁과 규제 조정을 시행했음에도 불구하고 수익률 곡선이 평평해지고 경기 후반기 거시적 우려가 부각되면서 트럼프 1기 행정부의 첫 2년 동안 은행주에 대한 투자의견이 하향 조정되었음을 강조했다. 그러나 트루이스트에 따르면 연준이 12월 회의에서 암시한 것처럼 주식이 재평가되기 위해서는 약간의 양적완화와 가파른 곡선이 필요하며, 2025년에 두 차례 금리 인하가 예상된다.
트루이스트에 따르면, 은행 밸류에이션은 상승했지만 과거 수준에 비해 여전히 상대적으로 매력적이다. 현재 은행은 금융위기 이후 평균보다 낮은 주가순자산비율(P/TBV)로 거래되고 있으며, 시장 전체에 비해 상당히 할인된 가격에 거래 중이다. 해당 메모는 현재 시장 밸류에이션을 고려할 때 은행 주식은 S&amp;P 500 지수에 비해 저평가된 것으로 보인다고 덧붙였다.
하지만 트루이스트는 은행 업종이 매력적인 기회를 제공하지만 신중한 종목 선택이 중요하다고 강조한다. "우리는 &#8216;눈 감고 사자&#8217; 수준은 아니지만, 여전히 섹터 전반에 걸쳐 매력적인 기회를 보고 있다. 주식 선택이 점점 더 중요해지고 있다고 생각한다.&#8221;
왜 중요한가: 24개 금융주에 대한 트루이스트의 커버리지 개시는 대형은행, 지역은행, 신탁은행의 세 가지 하위 그룹으로 나뉘며, 긍정적인 전망으로 시작된다.
<h3>대형은행</h3>
해당 리서치 메모는 미국 대형은행의 장기 투자 잠재력을 검토한다. 대형은행 기관은 강력한 기존 비즈니스와 고객 관계를 보유한 &#8216;내재된 공격&#8217;을 포함한 상당한 이점을 보유하고 있다.
또한 우호적인 경제 환경과 성장을 위해 자본을 효과적으로 활용할 수 있는 능력을 고려할 때 대형은행이 주기적인 순풍과 자본 레버리지를 기대할 수 있을 것으로 예상한다.
이러한 요인으로 인해 미국 대형은행들은 핵심 비즈니스의 확장을 통한 유기적 성장, 두 자릿수 수익 성장, 매력적인 자기자본 수익률을 달성할 수 있을 것으로 보인다.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>대형은행</td>
<td>투자의견</td>
<td>목표주가</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>뱅크오브아메리카 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>씨티그룹 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>웰스파고 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JP모건 체이스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC 파이낸셜(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>US 뱅코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$54</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">지역은행 및 카드사</h3>
또한, 트루이스트는 14개 지역 금융사에 대한 분석도 시작했고, 지역은행이 경쟁력을 유지하기 위한 세 가지 핵심 전략을 제시했다.
<ul>
<li>차별화된 성장: 독특하고 지속 가능한 성장 기회에 집중한다.</li>
<li>체계적인 자본 배분: 자본을 효율적으로 배분하여 성장을 지원하고 주주 가치를 높인다.</li>
<li>변화하는 환경 탐색: 금리, 수익률 곡선 변화, 대출 및 예금 증가, 상업용 부동산 시장 역학 등 변화하는 시장 상황에 적응한다.</li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>지역은행</td>
<td>투자의견</td>
<td>목표주가</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>피프스 서드 뱅코프 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>헌팅턴 뱅크셰어스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M&amp;T 뱅크 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>윈트러스트 파이낸셜 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>씨티즌스 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>코메리카 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>퍼스트 씨티즌스 뱅크셰어스 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$2,303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>키코프 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>리전스 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>신용카드사</td>
<td>투자의견</td>
<td>목표주가</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>얼라이 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>아메리칸 익스프레스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>캐피털 원 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>디스커버 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>싱크로니 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$72</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">신탁은행 및 자본시장</h3>
트루이스트는 점진적인 금리 인하, 양적 긴축의 궁극적 종식, 건전한 경제와 자본 시장이 신탁은행에 경쟁 환경을 제공할 것으로 예상한다.
애널리스트들은 투자자들이 지속적인 영업 레버리지가 가능한 종목에 우선순위를 두어야 한다고 말한다. 이는 상대적으로 적은 매출 증가로 수익성을 크게 높일 수 있는 능력을 의미한다. 또한 배당금과 자사주 매입을 통해 높은 수준의 소득을 창출하는 자본 수익률이 높은 주식이다.
트루이스트는 금리가 점진적으로 하락하고 양적 긴축이 끝나며 건강한 경제와 자본 시장이 신탁은행들에게 경쟁력을 제공할 것이라고 예상한다.
애널리스트들은 투자자들이 지속적인 운영 레버리지(매출의 상대적으로 작은 증가로 수익성을 크게 증가시킬 수 있는 능력)와 높은 배당금 및 자사주 매입을 통한 높은 수익률을 가진 주식을 우선시해야 한다고 조언한다.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>신탁은행 및 자본시장</td>
<td>투자의견</td>
<td>목표주가</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>뱅크오브뉴욕멜론 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>찰스 슈왑 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</td>
<td>매수</td>
<td>$86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>노던 트러스트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>스테이트 스트리트 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>)</td>
<td>보유</td>
<td>$106</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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