Synopsys (SNPS) Stock Overview
Provides design IP solutions in the semiconductor and electronics industries. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$481.22 |
| 52 Week High | US$651.73 |
| 52 Week Low | US$376.18 |
| Beta | 1.15 |
| 1 Month Change | 21.37% |
| 3 Month Change | 3.46% |
| 1 Year Change | 4.76% |
| 3 Year Change | 31.26% |
| 5 Year Change | 102.65% |
| Change since IPO | 6,010.73% |
Recent News & Updates
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 14SNPS: 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.Recent updates
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 14SNPS: 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
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 And Cadence: The Semiconductor-Software Kings
Mar 10Contrary To The Majority Opinion, Synopsys Is Fairly Valued
Feb 18Synopsys: Entry Point Following Recent Sell-Off
Feb 03The Future Is Bright For Synopsys, But The Price Isn't Right
Jan 16Synopsys, Ansys And The UK Antitrust Regulator
Dec 23Synopsys Q4: Anticipating Revenue Deceleration In FY 2025; Remain 'Sell'
Dec 05Shareholder Returns
| SNPS | US Software | US Market | |
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| 7D | 5.3% | -0.7% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 4.8% | -6.3% | 27.6% |
Return vs Industry: SNPS exceeded the US Software industry which returned -6.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SNPS underperformed the US Market which returned 27.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SNPS volatility | |
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| SNPS Average Weekly Movement | 6.9% |
| Software Industry Average Movement | 10.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: SNPS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SNPS's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1986 | 28,000 | Sassine Ghazi | www.synopsys.com |
Synopsys, Inc. provides design IP solutions in the semiconductor and electronics industries. It operates in two segments, Design Automation and Design IP. The company offers Digital and Custom IC Design solution that provides digital design implementation solutions; Verification solution that offers virtual prototyping, static and formal verification, simulation, emulation, field programmable gate array (FPGA)-based prototyping, and debug solutions; FPGA design products that are programmed to perform specific functions; synopsys technology computer-aided design (TCAD), mask synthesis, and manufacturing analytic solutions; and AI-driven EDA solutions.
Synopsys, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| SNPS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$92.17b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.11b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$8.01b |
83.4x
P/E Ratio11.5x
P/S RatioIs SNPS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SNPS income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$8.01b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.44b |
| Gross Profit | US$6.57b |
| Other Expenses | US$5.46b |
| Earnings | US$1.11b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jan 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
May 27, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.77 |
| Gross Margin | 82.02% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.80% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 32.9% |
How did SNPS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 10:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/10/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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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
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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joseph Vruwink | Baird |
| Gary Mobley | Benchmark Company |
| Nay Soe Naing | Berenberg |