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Synchrony Financial (SYF) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken trend resistance lineLane's Stochastic is oversold
Daily :Broken trend resistance lineDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineThe price has risen above the Parabolic SARThe period of high volatility of the stock price
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It was a second consecutive positive week for the Synchrony Financial (SYF). During the week, the SYF gained 1.74 points, or 3.77%, and closed at 47.87 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. SYF was trading at average weekly trading volume.

SYF is a member of Financials Sector. Financials is the second most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See SYF long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 18, 2020 at 12.15 and reached 70.93 on January 23, 2025. SYF gained -58.78 points, or -483.79%, in 253 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (38.43) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See SYF medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 4, 2023 at 26.59 and reached 70.93 on January 23, 2025. SYF gained -44.34 points, or -166.75%, in 90 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 29.51 and resistance is at 76.29. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See SYF weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since February 7, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high, but getting smaller. 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 April 7, 2025 at 40.55 and reached 51.71 on April 9, 2025. SYF gained -11.16 points, or -27.52%, in 2 days. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (47.25) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a short-term trend.

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

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 130.37% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high 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) 42.42
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 60.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 52.84
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 44.89
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -2.72
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 29.67
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 79.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 17.65
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 24.69
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.26
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 58.04
50 Day Moving Average 55.44
Monthly Trendline Resistance 50.74
20 Day Moving Average 50.00
Price 47.87
Daily Stochastic Crossing 47.55
Weekly Trendline Support 47.25
Weekly Trendline Resistance 46.83
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 44.98
Lower Bollinger Band 41.27
Parabolic System 40.51
Yearly Trendline Support 38.43
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Financials 8
Industry Consumer Finance 42
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 46.19
Low Date 04/16/2025
High 48.06
High Date 04/17/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 46.83
Support 47.25
Low 40.55
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 51.71
High Date 04/09/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 50.74
Support 36.42
High 70.93
High Date 01/23/2025
Low 40.55
Low Date 04/07/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 76.29
Support 29.51
Low 26.59
Low Date 05/04/2023
High 70.93
High Date 01/23/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 14.64
Support 38.43
Low 12.15
Low Date 03/18/2020
High 70.93
High Date 01/23/2025
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