Bread Financial, Synchrony Analyst Turns Bullish As Credit Conditions Improve 'Over Next Few Quarters'
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Bank of America analyst Mihir Bhatia upgraded Bread Financial Holdings Inc (NYSE:BFH) and Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) to Buy ratings with price targets of $54, citing improving credit conditions and a delay in the CFPB's late fee rule. Bhatia expects credit losses to stabilize or improve over the next few quarters, benefiting both companies' income statements.

August 09, 2024 | 4:03 pm
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Bread Financial Holdings Inc (NYSE:BFH) was upgraded to a Buy rating by Bank of America with a price target of $54. Analyst Mihir Bhatia cited improving credit conditions and a delay in the CFPB's late fee rule as key factors.
The upgrade to a Buy rating and a price target of $54, along with improving credit conditions and delayed CFPB rule, are likely to positively impact BFH's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
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Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) was upgraded to a Buy rating by Bank of America with a price target of $54. Analyst Mihir Bhatia highlighted improving credit conditions and a delay in the CFPB's late fee rule as significant factors.
The upgrade to a Buy rating and a price target of $54, along with improving credit conditions and delayed CFPB rule, are likely to positively impact SYF's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100