Synaptics Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Synaptics' CEO is Rahul Patel, appointed in Jun 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $1.92M, comprised of 3.5% salary and 96.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.023% of the company’s shares, worth $670.51K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2 years and 11.9 years respectively.
Key information
Rahul Patel
Chief executive officer
US$1.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 3.48% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.02% |
| Management average tenure | 2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 11.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Synaptics Worth A Look As IoT Grows And Margins Recover
Dec 16Is Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) A Risky Investment?
Sep 04
Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) Just Reported Annual Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Aug 10Synaptics Incorporated's (NASDAQ:SYNA) Revenues Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Aug 06Are Investors Undervaluing Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) By 32%?
Jul 16
IoT And Wi-Fi 7 Will Unlock $3B Opportunity Despite Risks
Expansion in Core IoT and connectivity solutions opens substantial market opportunities, potentially driving significant revenue growth.Synaptics Incorporated's (NASDAQ:SYNA) 26% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues
Apr 17Synaptics: A Painful Transition
Mar 31Should You Think About Buying Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) Now?
Mar 31Investors Don't See Light At End Of Synaptics Incorporated's (NASDAQ:SYNA) Tunnel
Mar 02Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
Feb 03Synaptics: Early Signs Of Growth Recovery
Jan 16A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA)
Jan 13At US$74.62, Is Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) Worth Looking At Closely?
Dec 23Synaptics Incorporated: A Value Play For The Patient
Nov 27Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
Oct 23Are Investors Undervaluing Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) By 35%?
Oct 05Is It Time To Consider Buying Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA)?
Aug 30Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Jul 30Is Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 12Synaptics Should Snap Back Over The Next Year
Jul 05Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA)
Jun 17Is Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) Potentially Undervalued?
May 30Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Synaptics Incorporated's (NASDAQ:SYNA) Third-Quarter Report
May 12Synaptics: Looks To Be Heading Lower
Apr 15There Is A Reason Synaptics Incorporated's (NASDAQ:SYNA) Price Is Undemanding
Apr 15Is Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) A Risky Investment?
Mar 27Is Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Mar 07Should You Investigate Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) At US$106?
Feb 18Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Synaptics Incorporated's (NASDAQ:SYNA) Shares
Jan 08CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$45m |
| Jun 28 2025 | US$2m | US$67k | -US$48m |
Compensation vs Market: Rahul's total compensation ($USD1.92M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.90M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Rahul's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Rahul Patel (56 yo)
Mr. Rahul G. Patel is President, CEO & Director of Synaptics Incorporated from June 2, 2025. He serves as an Independent Director at Energous Corporation since August 16, 2019. Mr. Patel is Group General M...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | less than a year | US$1.92m | 0.023% $ 670.5k | |
| Senior VP & CFO | 1.4yrs | US$10.19m | 0.13% $ 3.7m | |
| Senior VP | 2.1yrs | US$4.39m | 0.049% $ 1.4m | |
| Senior VP | 6.1yrs | US$5.05m | 0.20% $ 5.8m | |
| Senior VP | 2.9yrs | US$5.31m | 0.082% $ 2.3m | |
| Senior Vice President of Global Operations | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| VP, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | 1.8yrs | no data | 0.056% $ 1.6m | |
| Investor Relations Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief People Officer | 3.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & GM of Wireless Products | 5.7yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: SYNA's management team is not considered experienced ( 2 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | less than a year | US$1.92m | 0.023% $ 670.5k | |
| Independent Director | 39.9yrs | US$291.11k | 0.097% $ 2.8m | |
| Independent Director | 20.3yrs | US$308.61k | 0.048% $ 1.4m | |
| Chair of the Board | 18.8yrs | US$564.86k | 0.11% $ 3.1m | |
| Independent Director | 5.6yrs | US$301.11k | 0.029% $ 830.0k | |
| Independent Director | 18.2yrs | US$291.11k | 0.057% $ 1.6m | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | US$293.61k | 0.020% $ 582.0k | |
| Independent Director | 4.4yrs | US$296.11k | 0.023% $ 646.5k |
Experienced Board: SYNA's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 11.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/12/28 15:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/12/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/28 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Synaptics Incorporated is covered by 23 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Thomas O'Malley | Barclays |
| Ambrish Srivastava | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Leonne Chen | CLSA |