SYF Dividend History & Yield
Synchrony Financial · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (in 56 days) | Nov 18, 2026 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 (in 147 days) | Feb 17, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 (in 238 days) | May 19, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 4, 2027 (in 329 days) | Aug 18, 2027 | $0.34 | $34.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SYF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.36 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SYF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 883 | $69,371 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,412 | $346,853 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,824 | $693,706 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.73%. $10,000 in SYF would currently pay about $173 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SYF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | — | $0.34 | +13.3% |
| May 5, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +20.0% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2024 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2024 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | — | $0.25 | +8.7% |
| May 1, 2023 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2023 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +4.5% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 9, 2022 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2020 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 2, 2019 | — | $0.22 | +4.8% |
| May 3, 2019 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Nov 2, 2018 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | — | $0.21 | +40.0% |
| May 4, 2018 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2018 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2017 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | — | $0.15 | +15.4% |
| May 4, 2017 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2017 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | — | $0.13 | — |
SYF dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Raised 13.3% | $0.30 | $0.34 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SYF scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Synchrony Financial
Synchrony Financial, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a consumer financial services company in the United States. The company provides credit products, such as credit cards, commercial credit products, and consumer installment loans. It also offers private label credit cards, dual and general purpose co-branded cards, short- and long-term installment loans, and consumer banking products; and deposit products, including certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and sweep and affinity deposits, as well as accepts deposits through third-party firms.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Credit Services. First dividend on our records: Aug 10, 2016. 41 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SYF dividend FAQ
When is SYF's next ex-dividend date?
SYF's next ex-dividend date is Nov 4, 2026 (in 56 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.34 per share, expected on Nov 18, 2026.
How often does SYF pay dividends?
SYF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.34 per share with an ex-date of Aug 5, 2026.
What is SYF's dividend yield?
SYF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.58%, based on $1.24 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $78.62. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.36 per share, is 1.73%.
How much does SYF pay per share?
SYF pays about $0.34 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $136.00 a year.
Has SYF grown or cut its dividend?
SYF has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.1% a year (+12.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SYF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.73%, you would need about 883 shares of SYF (roughly $69,371 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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