Company / Share Buybacks
Synchrony Financial Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$2.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.0B / $3.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+191.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#20 of 307
Financials
What the data says
Among 307 Financials companies, Synchrony Financial is in the top 7% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $2.9B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +24.5%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $1.1B to $2.9B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -4.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +24.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in FinancialsTop 7% of 307This company $2.9B Sector average $873.7M
▼
+236.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +24.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 191.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #20 out of 307 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.9B | +191.8% |
| FY2024 | $1.0B | -9.4% |
| FY2023 | $1.1B | -66.5% |
| FY2022 | $3.3B | +15.4% |
| FY2021 | $2.9B | +192.0% |
| FY2020 | $985.0M | -72.8% |
| FY2019 | $3.6B | +93.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.9B | +24.8% |
| FY2017 | $1.5B | +214.5% |
| FY2016 | $476.0M | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026