Synchrony Financial (SYF) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Synchrony Financial shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Synchrony Financial stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 22.0 million shares (6.77% of the company), worth about $1.70 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 46.0%.
In Q2 2026, 1,052 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $26.70 billion.
Insiders reported 100 transactions in the last two years: 26 sales worth $42.65 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 1, 2026 (Casellas Alberto B, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 1, 2026.
Synchrony Financial
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Synchrony Financial shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 22.0 million | 6.77% | $1.7B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 21.2 million | 6.52% | $1.6B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 18.9 million | 5.82% | $1.5B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 18.1 million | 5.56% | $1.4B |
| State Street Corporation | 17.7 million | 5.45% | $1.4B |
| Merrill Lynch International | 14.8 million | 4.54% | $1.1B |
| Goldman Sachs Wealth Services LP | 10.1 million | 3.10% | $778.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 9.9 million | 3.03% | $760.0M |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 9.2 million | 2.81% | $706.0M |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 7.7 million | 2.37% | $593.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Synchrony Financial institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,052 | – | $26.7B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,012 | – | $23.6B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,054 | – | $30.3B |
| Q3 2025 | 998 | – | $26.3B |
| Q2 2025 | 932 | 384.0 million | $25.6B |
| Q1 2025 | 927 | 382.0 million | $20.2B |
| Q4 2024 | 968 | 379.0 million | $24.7B |
| Q3 2024 | 841 | 385.0 million | $19.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Synchrony Financial insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casellas Alberto B | May 1, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 34.30 per share. | $198,734 |
| Coviello Arthur W Jr | May 1, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 76.55 per share. | $306,200 |
| Casellas Alberto B | May 1, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 76.55 per share. | $443,531 |
| Howse Curtis | May 1, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 76.55 per share. | $645,776 |
| Naylor Jeffrey G | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 68.02 per share. | $91,351 |
| Aguirre Fernando | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 68.02 per share. | $60,062 |
| Zane Ellen M | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 68.02 per share. | $60,062 |
| Alves Paget Leonard | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 68.02 per share. | $60,062 |
| Ellinger Deborah G. | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 68.02 per share. | $60,062 |
| Parker Paul W | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 68.02 per share. | $60,062 |
| Colao Daniel O | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 68.02 per share. | $60,062 |
| Richie Laurel J | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 68.02 per share. | $60,062 |
Newest 12 of 100 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Synchrony Financial stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.77% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.52%) and Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) (5.82%).
How many institutions own Synchrony Financial stock?
1,052 institutional holdings reports listed Synchrony Financial shares in Q2 2026 worth $26.70 billion.
Are Synchrony Financial insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 26 sales and no purchases (100 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 1, 2026.
