Synchrony Financial vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? Synchrony Financial trades at $71.7 (market cap $24.69B), while Western Union Co trades at $8.9 (market cap $2.71B). The key difference: Synchrony Financial is far larger — about 9.1× Western Union Co's market cap, and Western Union Co pays the higher dividend (10.85%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SYF | WU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $24.69B | $2.71B |
Sector | Financials | Technology |
52-Week High | $88.47 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $63.78 | $7.04 |
Dividend Yield | 1.63% | 10.85% |
Enterprise Value | — | $2.40B |
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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 →Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of about 500,000 outside agents. It is the largest money transfer company in the world and one of only a few companies with a truly global agent network.
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