STMicroelectronics NV vs Synchrony Financial — how do they compare? STMicroelectronics NV trades at $65.53 (market cap $55.80B), while Synchrony Financial trades at $71.7 (market cap $24.69B). The key difference: STMicroelectronics NV is far larger — about 2.3× Synchrony Financial's market cap, and Synchrony Financial pays the higher dividend (1.63%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| STM | SYF | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $55.80B | $24.69B |
Sector | Financials | Financials |
52-Week High | $79.91 | $88.47 |
52-Week Low | $21.20 | $63.78 |
Enterprise Value | $54.01B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.58% | 1.63% |
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A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconductors in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicro is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. STMicro is an especially prominent chip supplier into the industrial and automotive industries.
Read more on STM →Synchrony Financial is a premier consumer financial services company and the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States. Spun off from GE Capital in 2014, it operates through a unique B2B2C model, embedding its financing products within the ecosystems of major partners like Amazon, Lowe’s, and PayPal. Synchrony leverages deep data analytics and a diverse multi-platform strategy—spanning retail, health, and auto—to drive customer loyalty and provide specialized credit solutions at the point of sale.
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