Synopsys, Inc.

NasdaqGS:SNPS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$95.3b

Synopsys Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Synopsys is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 20.5% and 11.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 17.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 10.6% in 3 years.

Key information

20.5%

Earnings growth rate

17.69%

EPS growth rate

Software earnings growth19.0%
Revenue growth rate11.9%
Future return on equity10.62%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated20 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

SNPS: Early Ansys Synergies And Activist Pressure Will Shape Transition Year

Analysts have made a slight upward adjustment to the Synopsys fair value estimate to about $535, citing steady assumptions on growth and profitability alongside mixed Street research that highlights earlier than planned Ansys cost synergies, tempered expectations for electronic design automation and IP growth in a self described transition year, and a reset in several price targets, including $480 and $430. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed picture around Synopsys, with the stock seen as entering a transition phase where execution on integration and product demand will be key drivers for how the current valuation holds up.

Synopsys (SNPS): Advanced AI Chip Designs and Ansys Integration Will Drive Continued Market Leadership

Synopsys (SNPS) , the premier architect of the electronic design automation (EDA) world and a linchpin of the global semiconductor ecosystem, enters the trading session on Friday, April 24, 2026 , with the market’s gaze fixed on its upcoming Q2 2026 earnings release estimated for Wednesday, May 27, after market close. The company is currently navigating a transformational "Silicon-to-Systems" pivot, having just integrated the $35 billion acquisition of Ansys into its core digital design flow.

SNPS: Early Ansys Synergies And Activist Pressure Are Expected To Unlock Value

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Synopsys, with the model fair value easing by about $4 to $533.52 as they factor in slower electronic design automation momentum, a "transition year" around the Ansys integration, and less clarity on near term profitability despite earlier than planned cost synergies. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mixed setup for Synopsys as you think about valuation, integration execution, and growth visibility around both electronic design automation and design IP.

Synopsys: A Derisked Growth Story With Ansys Driving The Next Leg

Apr 14

SNPS: Early Ansys Synergies And Activist Stake Are Expected To Reshape 2026

Analysts have trimmed Synopsys' average price target by $70, to $480 from $550, citing slower electronic design automation and IP growth, limited near term visibility on Ansys related profitability, and a view that fiscal 2026 will be a transition year with several uncertainties. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed picture for Synopsys, with analysts weighing integration progress, earnings visibility, and end market risks as they reassess valuation and growth expectations into fiscal 2026.

SNPS: Early Ansys Synergies Are Expected To Define 2026 Transition

Analyst price targets for Synopsys have reset lower, moving from a prior high of around $550 down into a $430 to $480 range, as analysts factor in slower electronic design automation momentum, a more muted near term outlook for the IP business, and limited visibility on profitability upside from the Ansys integration, despite management reiterating synergy goals and longer term plans. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights that the debate around Synopsys now centers on how quickly the Ansys deal can add to earnings, how resilient the core electronic design automation and IP businesses will be through a transition period, and how much investors should pay for the stock given these moving parts.

SNPS: Early Ansys Synergies And AI Pivot Will Shape 2026 Transition

Narrative Update The analyst fair value estimate for Synopsys has been trimmed by about $15.65 to $537.75, as analysts factor in slower projected revenue growth, higher uncertainty around EDA and IP trends, and more cautious expectations for Ansys related profitability, despite management signaling faster progress on cost synergies. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Synopsys points to a more cautious stance on growth and profitability, especially around electronic design automation, or EDA, and design IP, while also acknowledging execution progress on the Ansys combination.

SNPS: NVIDIA Alliance Will Shape AI Pivot Through 2026 Transition Year

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Synopsys has been trimmed by about $2 to reflect a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly lower fair value, as analysts factor in a tougher 2026 outlook with potential headwinds in EDA, muted IP growth, and limited near term catalysts. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to 2026 as a tougher year for Synopsys, with several firms resetting expectations around growth, risk, and valuation.

SNPS: NVIDIA Alliance Will Drive AI Shift For Undervalued IP Business

Analysts have trimmed their outlook on Synopsys, cutting the price target to $520 from $602 as they factor in potential headwinds to the company’s $1.75b intellectual property business. These concerns stem from engineering and fabrication capacity shifting toward AI and high performance data center chips and away from consumer designs.

SNPS: NVIDIA Alliance And IP Headwinds Will Shape Balanced 2026 Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Synopsys slightly lower, from about $556.73 to $555.65. This reflects concerns that prolonged growth headwinds for its $1.75b IP business, as engineering and fabrication capacity shift toward AI and high performance data center chips, could make 2026 more challenging.

SNPS: AI Alliance And NVIDIA Stake Will Reframe Earnings And Legal Risks

Analysts have raised their price target for Synopsys to reflect updated assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth, a higher projected profit margin of 15.55%, and a revised future P/E of 91.08x. Taken together, these factors point to a recalibrated risk and earnings profile for the stock.

Shaky Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS)

Dec 29
Shaky Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS)

SNPS: Future AI Alliance With Major Partner Should Accelerate Profitability

Narrative Update on Synopsys Analyst Price Target Analysts have nudged their Synopsys price target modestly higher to approximately $557 from about $551. This reflects a slightly lower perceived risk and higher future valuation multiples that more than offset trimmed revenue growth and profit margin assumptions.

SNPS: Profitability Will Accelerate as IP Headwinds Ease Over Time

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Synopsys to approximately $551 from $556, citing persisting headwinds in the company's IP business as well as ongoing uncertainty around China and major foundry customers. Analyst Commentary Analyst opinions on Synopsys remain divided following the company's recent quarterly results and guidance, reflecting both optimism and caution regarding its near- and medium-term prospects.

SNPS: Future Profitability Will Accelerate Amid IP Segment Headwinds

Analysts have revised their price targets for Synopsys downward, in some cases by as much as $100. They cite multi-quarter headwinds in the company's IP business and uncertainties related to factors such as China export restrictions and customer technology pivots.

SNPS: Non-IP Segments And China Recovery Will Drive Upside Through FY26

Analysts have lowered their price targets on Synopsys, with recent adjustments ranging from $550 to $630 per share. Concerns about persistent headwinds in the company’s IP business, along with ongoing challenges in China and with key customers, are impacting the near-term growth outlook.

Integration Of Ansys And AI Trends Will Drive Engineering Excellence

Analysts have reduced their price targets for Synopsys by a range of $20 to $110 per share. They cite persistent headwinds in the IP business, temporary impacts from China export restrictions, and uncertainties around major customer partnerships as key factors influencing the updated outlook.

Integration Of Ansys And AI Trends Will Drive Engineering Excellence

Synopsys’ analyst price target has decreased from $569.19 to $556.40, as analysts cite ongoing headwinds in the company’s Design IP segment and muted near-term growth prospects. This is despite some optimism over longer-term recovery and strategic initiatives.

Integration Of Ansys And AI Trends Will Drive Engineering Excellence

Analysts have lowered Synopsys’ price target from $652.74 to $569.19 due to continued weakness and structural uncertainty in the IP segment—driven by China-related demand softness and muted foundry opportunities—despite optimism around the Ansys acquisition and stable performance in the company’s remaining businesses. Analyst Commentary Weakness in the IP segment, driven by cautious Chinese customer behavior post-BIS restrictions, delayed design starts, and shaken confidence has led to multi-quarter revenue pressure; questions remain whether the IP challenges are structural or temporary.

Pending Ansys Acquisition And AI Advancements Will Strengthen Future EDA Industry Leadership

Analysts raised Synopsys’ price target to $644.78 on the completion of the $35B Ansys acquisition, anticipated synergies in advanced semiconductor design, and removal of regulatory overhangs, reflecting increased confidence in the company’s strategic outlook. Analyst Commentary Closure and approval of the $35B Ansys acquisition, resulting in anticipated product synergies and expanded capabilities in advanced semiconductor design.

Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

May 08
Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Synopsys And Cadence: The Semiconductor-Software Kings

Mar 10

Contrary To The Majority Opinion, Synopsys Is Fairly Valued

Feb 18

Synopsys: Entry Point Following Recent Sell-Off

Feb 03

The Future Is Bright For Synopsys, But The Price Isn't Right

Jan 16

Synopsys, Ansys And The UK Antitrust Regulator

Dec 23

Synopsys Q4: Anticipating Revenue Deceleration In FY 2025; Remain 'Sell'

Dec 05

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:SNPS - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
10/31/202811,8231,7302,9833,56314
10/31/202710,6561,2402,5613,01825
10/31/20269,6264801,9152,23926
1/31/20268,0081,1052,2792,443N/A
10/31/20257,0541,3361,3491,519N/A
7/31/20256,4351,1671,3021,442N/A
4/30/20256,2211,3501,0851,226N/A
1/31/20256,0721,3001,2881,427N/A
10/31/20246,1271,4421,2681,407N/A
7/31/20245,9591,5089981,170N/A
4/30/20245,7871,4181,0961,274N/A
1/31/20245,5961,3951,3131,501N/A
10/31/20235,3181,2271,5111,703N/A
7/31/20235,1351,0341,5981,771N/A
4/30/20235,0289211,4881,651N/A
1/31/20235,0459411,5571,698N/A
10/31/20224,6169701,6001,739N/A
7/31/20224,9501,0331,5841,716N/A
4/30/20224,7591,0091,5791,698N/A
1/31/20224,5049091,3651,474N/A
10/31/20214,2047581,3971,493N/A
7/31/20214,0777541,2201,324N/A
4/30/20213,9848081,1811,302N/A
1/31/20213,8217231,0241,155N/A
10/31/20203,685664833991N/A
7/31/20203,5116288091,010N/A
4/30/20203,400475767981N/A
1/31/20203,375483726954N/A
10/31/20193,361532N/A801N/A
7/31/20193,305626N/A710N/A
4/30/20193,231605N/A629N/A
1/31/20193,172590N/A339N/A
10/31/20183,121433N/A424N/A
7/31/20183,02358N/A478N/A
4/30/20182,93895N/A469N/A
1/31/20182,84246N/A529N/A
10/31/20172,725137N/A632N/A
7/31/20172,662329N/A597N/A
4/30/20172,582277N/A569N/A
1/31/20172,507293N/A669N/A
10/31/20162,423267N/A587N/A
7/31/20162,376244N/A591N/A
4/30/20162,317235N/A615N/A
1/31/20162,269221N/A547N/A
10/31/20152,242226N/A495N/A
7/31/20152,194239N/A516N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SNPS's forecast earnings growth (20.5% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: SNPS's earnings (20.5% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (16.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SNPS's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: SNPS's revenue (11.9% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (11.3% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SNPS's revenue (11.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SNPS's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (10.6%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/05 16:45
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/05 00:00
Earnings2026/01/31
Annual Earnings2025/10/31

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Analyst Sources

Synopsys, Inc. is covered by 35 analysts. 26 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Joseph VruwinkBaird
Gary MobleyBenchmark Company
Nay Soe NaingBerenberg