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Synchrony Q1 EPS $2.27 beats $1.89 YoY; announces $6.5B buyback, 13% dividend hike
Synchrony Financial
2026-Q1 EPS reported
$2.27
- Net earnings $805M ($2.27 diluted EPS) vs $757M ($1.89) in Q1 2025.
- Purchase volume up 6% to $43.0B; loan receivables flat at $100.1B.
- Net charge-offs improved 96 bps to 5.42% of avg loans.
- New $6.5B share repurchase program with no expiration replaces prior program.
- Board approves 13% dividend increase to $0.34/share starting Q3 2026.