Synchrony Financial vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? Synchrony Financial trades at $71.7 (market cap $24.69B), while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $233.4 (market cap $96.00B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is far larger — about 3.9× Synchrony Financial's market cap, and Synchrony Financial pays the higher dividend (1.63%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SYF | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $24.69B | $96.00B |
Sector | Financials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $88.47 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $63.78 | $196.77 |
Dividend Yield | 1.63% | 1.48% |
Enterprise Value | — | $118.73B |
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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.
Read more on SYF →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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