Strong Financial Performance
Synchrony delivered a net earnings of $1.1 billion or $2.86 per diluted share, a return on average assets of 3.6%, and return on tangible common equity of 30.6%.
Purchase Volume Growth
Generated $46 billion of purchase volume in the third quarter, a year-over-year increase of 2%.
Digital Platform Success
Spend across digital platform increased 5%, driven by higher spend per account.
Expansion and Partnerships
Added, renewed, or expanded more than 15 partners during the third quarter, including the Toro Company, Regency showrooms, Lowe's, and Dental Intelligence.
Credit Performance and Risk Management
30 plus delinquency rate decreased by 39 basis points year-over-year and net charge-off rate decreased by 90 basis points.
Capital Return to Shareholders
Returned $971 million to shareholders, consisting of $861 million in share repurchases and $110 million in common stock dividends.