The Greedy Trader Weekly Analysis
Sign In Oct 23, 2026
Skip Navigation Links
Share
Symbol:  

• Symbol Lookup
• View Technical Chart
• Add to Watch List
• Candlestick Patterns
• Stock Technical Indicators
• Stock Trends Analysis
• Market Sector Rank
• Stock Trading Signals

Archive
- 10/16/2026 -
Sign In to see current Signals.

Synchrony Financial (SYF) Technical Analysis

Subscribe to TheGreedyTrader Weekly Alerts
Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :The price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger BandsThe period of low volatility of the stock price
Move cursor over the icon to see details.

It was a second positive week after 4 consecutive negative weeks for the Synchrony Financial (SYF). During the week, the SYF gained 0.88 points, or 1.21%, and closed at 73.68 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Weekly volume was -6% below average.

Long-term trend: [See SYF long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 12, 2026 at 63.08 and reached 81.92 on August 17, 2026. SYF gained -18.84 points, or -29.87%, in 22 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 72.46 and resistance is at 82.82. A Rising Wage is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the upside. It represents the loss of an upside momentum on each successive high and has a bearish bias. The Rising wedge usually marks a reversal in an uptrend. In a downtrend a rising wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Rising Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See SYF medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on August 17, 2026 at 81.92 and reached 69.40 on October 1, 2026. SYF lost 12.52 points, or 15.28%, in 6 weeks. The price is now at the 34.19% retracement level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See SYF weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since September 18, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See SYF short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 1, 2026 at 69.40 and reached 75.87 on October 16, 2026. SYF gained -6.47 points, or -9.32%, in 15 days. The price is now at the 33.85% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See SYF daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 6, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 6.13% on Friday. It is 50.27% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 60.31
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 21.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 66.88
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 68.53
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.94
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 52.49
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 51.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 25.76
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 41.91
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.69
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 82.82
50 Day Moving Average 75.93
Upper Bollinger Band 75.60
Daily Stochastic Crossing 73.98
Price 73.68
20 Day Moving Average 72.47
Monthly Trendline Support 72.46
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 72.04
Lower Bollinger Band 71.10
Parabolic System 70.95
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Financials 4
Industry Consumer Finance 43
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 69.40
Low Date 10/01/2026
High 75.87
High Date 10/16/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 81.92
High Date 08/17/2026
Low 69.40
Low Date 10/01/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 82.82
Support 72.46
Low 63.08
Low Date 03/12/2026
High 81.92
High Date 08/17/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 26.59
Low Date 05/04/2023
High 88.77
High Date 01/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 12.15
Low Date 03/18/2020
High 88.77
High Date 01/09/2026
Warning: TheGreedyTrader.com presents weekly analysis. Technical indicators and trend parameters are calculated for the close of business day indicated on the top right corner of the screen.