Synchrony Financial (SYF) Drawdown History
50 recorded drawdown events with recovery analysis
Price
$69.26
All-Time High
$88.47
Current Drawdown
-21.7%
Severity Score
4.0
Zone
Elevated
Drawdown Distribution
How SYF's 50 recorded drawdowns break down by severity:
33
< 5%
6
5-10%
6
10-20%
1
20-30%
4
30%+
Recovery Patterns
When SYF drops 10% or more from its high, it has happened 11 times with an average duration of 311 days and an average maximum drop of -26.6%.
Drops of 20% or more have occurred 5 times, lasting an average of 615 days with an average depth of -43.1%.
All Drawdown Events
Showing 17 events with drops of 5% or more, sorted by depth.
| # | Start Date | End Date | Max Drop | Duration | Start Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018-01-29 | 2021-01-13 | -66.4% | 1081 days | $32.96 | $11.09 |
| 2 | 2021-10-20 | 2024-07-11 | -46.7% | 996 days | $47.44 | $25.31 |
| 3 | 2025-01-27 | 2025-07-03 | -37.7% | 157 days | $69.40 | $43.20 |
| 4 | 2015-07-21 | 2016-12-06 | -35.1% | 505 days | $28.72 | $18.64 |
| 5 | 2017-01-05 | 2017-12-04 | -29.6% | 334 days | $30.55 | $21.52 |
| 6 | 2024-07-18 | 2024-10-09 | -15.7% | 84 days | $50.79 | $42.81 |
| 7 | 2021-01-21 | 2021-02-24 | -15.7% | 35 days | $35.60 | $30.01 |
| 8 | 2021-08-30 | 2021-10-19 | -12.1% | 51 days | $47.06 | $41.38 |
| 9 | 2021-06-09 | 2021-08-11 | -11.8% | 64 days | $45.81 | $40.40 |
| 10 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-11-26 | -11.5% | 83 days | $76.55 | $67.74 |
| 11 | 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-12 | -10.1% | 26 days | $38.71 | $34.82 |
| 12 | 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-29 | -8.3% | 17 days | $38.72 | $35.51 |
| 13 | 2025-07-28 | 2025-08-13 | -7.4% | 17 days | $72.29 | $66.96 |
| 14 | 2024-12-17 | 2025-01-17 | -7.2% | 32 days | $67.35 | $62.48 |
| 15 | 2018-01-12 | 2018-01-23 | -6.2% | 12 days | $32.59 | $30.58 |
| 16 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-29 | -5.7% | 23 days | $66.33 | $62.54 |
| 17 | 2021-08-16 | 2021-08-27 | -5.4% | 12 days | $46.94 | $44.40 |
33 minor events (under 5% drop) not shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SYF's biggest all-time drawdown?
Synchrony Financial's deepest recorded drawdown was -66.4%, which occurred from 2018-01-29 to 2021-01-13 and lasted 1081 days. The stock dropped from $32.96 to a low of $11.09.
How long does it take SYF to recover from a drawdown?
When SYF drops 10% or more from its high, it has historically recovered within an average of 311 days. This is based on 11 comparable events in the tracked history.
Is SYF at an all-time high?
No, Synchrony Financial is currently trading at $69.26, which is -21.7% below its all-time high of $88.47. The current Drawdown Severity Score is 4.0 (Elevated).
How many drawdown events has SYF experienced?
Synchrony Financial has experienced 50 tracked drawdown events. Of these, 17 were drops of 5% or more. The average maximum drawdown across all events is -6.5%.
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