Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.3 yrs
Meeting calendar
SYF · Annual meeting · Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Synchrony Financial
12 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of 12 directors; Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026; Advisory approval of named executive officers’ compensation (Say-on-Pay).
Market cap
$24.8B
1Y TSR
+8.3%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Apr 27, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 24, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of the 12 director nominees named in the proxy statement to serve until the next annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Selection of KPMG LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This is an advisory (non-binding) vote where the Company asks shareholders to approve its executive compensation program for named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management seeks endorsement to demonstrate alignment between pay and performance and to inform future compensation decisions; the MDCC will consider the voting results when evaluating the executive compensation program. The Board recommends a vote FOR. The vote is not binding but is an important feedback mechanism, and the Company outlines pay philosophy, performance metrics, and governance safeguards including clawbacks, stock ownership guidelines, PSU and RSU structures, and risk oversight to justify its program.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot12
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Also a director at
Cvs Health Corp (CVS)
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.7 yrs
Also a director at
Yum Brands Inc (YUM)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.7 yrs
Also a director at
Tenable Holdings Inc (TENB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.8 yrs
Also a director at
Chewy Inc (CHWY)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.0 yrs
Also a director at
Onemain Holdings Inc (OMF)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.0 yrs
Also a director at
Wayfair Inc (W)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.7 yrs
Also a director at
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM)Hasbro Inc (HAS)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Also a director at
Boston Scientific Corp (BSX)Haemonetics Corp (HAE)Gmr Solutions Inc (GMRS)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital World Investors | 10.0% | 33,796,907 | $2.3B |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.7% | 22,597,816 | $1.5B |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.5% | 18,504,717 | $1.3B |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.3% | 17,724,629 | $1.2B |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 3.6% | 12,136,410 | $826M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.3% | 11,199,906 | $762M |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.6% | 8,832,063 | $607M |
| 8 | PAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INCActivist | 2.3% | 7,612,137 | $518M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.2% | 7,307,510 | $497M |
| 10 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 2.1% | 6,995,534 | $476M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Synchrony Financial 2026 annual meeting?
- Synchrony Financial (SYF) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Synchrony Financial 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Synchrony Financial 2026 meeting is Monday, April 27, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Synchrony Financial's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Synchrony Financial 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Synchrony Financial 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Synchrony Financial 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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