SNPS

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Synopsys Inc

Q: Is SNPS stock a good investment?

Synopsys benefits from an effective duopoly with Cadence in EDA software, where both companies have entrenched customer relationships built over decades of proprietary tool adoption. The AI semiconductor boom has accelerated chip design activity globally, expanding the addressable market. The stock trades at a significant growth premium. Regulatory scrutiny has become a consideration following its attempted acquisition of Ansys, and the overall business is sensitive to any prolonged downturn in semiconductor capital spending.

Q: Who are Synopsys Inc's main competitors?

Cadence Design Systems is its primary rival and shares the EDA market in a tight two-player dynamic across most major product categories. Siemens EDA (formerly Mentor Graphics) competes in specific EDA segments including PCB design and simulation. In the semiconductor IP space, ARM Holdings competes directly for processor and interface IP licensing deals with chip designers globally.

Q: What is SNPS's stock price today?

SNPS last closed at $415.62, down 3.90% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $365.74 and a high of $651.73. The current price represents 17% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.

Q: What do Wall Street analysts say about SNPS?

Among 31 analysts covering SNPS, the consensus rating is Strong Buy — 25 rate it a buy, 5 hold, and 1 sell. The average price target sits at $213.19, implying 49% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.

Q: Is Synopsys Inc profitable?

Synopsys Inc generated $8.21B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $1.55B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 18.9% is solid for its sector.

Q: What is SNPS's P/E ratio?

SNPS trades at a P/E ratio of 76.57 on trailing earnings of $6.44 per share. That's well above the S&P 500 historical average of ~20-25x, which typically signals that investors are pricing in aggressive future growth. Comparing this multiple against Technology sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.

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$415.62

-16.86 (-3.90%)

As of Mar 24, 9:33 PM ET ·

Day Range $409.83 — $429.26

52W Range $365.74 — $651.73

Performance

1D —

1W —

1M —

3M -12.89%

6M -14.79%

1Y -9.10%

YTD -13.49%

Open$426.67

Previous Close$432.48

Day High$429.26

Day Low$409.83

52W High$651.73

52W Low$365.74

Volume—

Avg Volume2.90M

Market Cap84.34B

P/E Ratio76.57

EPS$6.44

SectorTechnology

Technical Indicators

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SMA 50 $474.04 Below

SMA 200 $497.20 Below

RSI (14) 38.6 Neutral

Trend Death Cross Bearish

Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy

31 analysts

25 Buy 5 Hold 1 Sell

Price Target -48.7% upside

Current
$415.62

Target
$213.19

$151.29 $213.19 avg $278.14

Key Financials

	FY 2026	FY 2025	FY 2024
Revenue	8.21B	7.13B	12.70B
Net Income	1.55B	1.21B	3.98B
Profit Margin	18.9%	18.0%	31.4%
EBITDA	2.05B	1.69B	7.15B
Free Cash Flow	—	—	2.84B
Rev Growth	+15.2%	+15.2%	+6.9%
Debt/Equity	0.48	0.48	0.37

Recent Insider Activity

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Mar 16	Kankanwadi Sudhindra	Exercise	22,507	$0.00	—
Mar 16	Kankanwadi Sudhindra	Exercise	793	$0.00	—
Mar 16	Ghazi Sassine	Exercise	75,478	$0.00	—

About Synopsys Inc

Synopsys, Inc. is a leading provider of electronic design automation software, semiconductor intellectual property, and software security and quality solutions, headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company supplies tools and technologies used in the design, verification, and manufacturing of semiconductor chips and electronic systems, serving the global semiconductor and electronics industries. Synopsys operates through three segments: Design Automation, Design IP, and Software Integrity. The company's solutions are essential to the development of advanced chips powering applications from smartphones to artificial intelligence and automotive systems.

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AAPL	Apple Inc	$251.64	+0.06%	30.9	3.64T
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ORCL	Oracle Corporation	$147.09	-4.70%	29.5	454.78B
PLTR	Palantir Technologies	$154.78	-3.77%	197.9	321.65B
IBM	Intl Business Machines Corp	$240.59	-3.16%	22.6	238.92B
CRM	Salesforce Inc	$183.02	-6.23%	24.1	179.61B

SNPS Frequently Asked Questions

What does Synopsys Inc do?

Synopsys provides the software that chip designers cannot build without. Its electronic design automation tools are used to design, simulate, and verify semiconductor chips before a single wafer is fabricated — a process so complex that modern AI chips with tens of billions of transistors would be impossible to engineer without it. The company also licenses semiconductor IP blocks that designers plug into their chips rather than building from scratch. As chips get more complex, the value of Synopsys tools grows proportionally.

Is SNPS stock a good investment?

Synopsys benefits from an effective duopoly with Cadence in EDA software, where both companies have entrenched customer relationships built over decades of proprietary tool adoption. The AI semiconductor boom has accelerated chip design activity globally, expanding the addressable market. The stock trades at a significant growth premium. Regulatory scrutiny has become a consideration following its attempted acquisition of Ansys, and the overall business is sensitive to any prolonged downturn in semiconductor capital spending.

Who are Synopsys Inc's main competitors?

Cadence Design Systems is its primary rival and shares the EDA market in a tight two-player dynamic across most major product categories. Siemens EDA (formerly Mentor Graphics) competes in specific EDA segments including PCB design and simulation. In the semiconductor IP space, ARM Holdings competes directly for processor and interface IP licensing deals with chip designers globally.

What makes SNPS stock unique?

The switching costs in EDA are among the highest in enterprise software — chip designers spend years learning Synopsys tools and embed them in proprietary design flows that are almost impossible to migrate without significant risk and cost. This creates near-permanent customer relationships at major semiconductor companies. Additionally, Synopsys sits at an irreplaceable chokepoint in the global chip supply chain: every advanced chip designed anywhere in the world touches EDA software, giving it structural relevance regardless of which chipmaker or foundry dominates.

What is SNPS's stock price today?

SNPS last closed at $415.62, down 3.90% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $365.74 and a high of $651.73. The current price represents 17% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.

What do Wall Street analysts say about SNPS?

Among 31 analysts covering SNPS, the consensus rating is Strong Buy — 25 rate it a buy, 5 hold, and 1 sell. The average price target sits at $213.19, implying 49% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.

Is Synopsys Inc profitable?

Synopsys Inc generated $8.21B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $1.55B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 18.9% is solid for its sector.

What is SNPS's P/E ratio?

SNPS trades at a P/E ratio of 76.57 on trailing earnings of $6.44 per share. That's well above the S&P 500 historical average of ~20-25x, which typically signals that investors are pricing in aggressive future growth. Comparing this multiple against Technology sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.

How has SNPS stock performed recently?

Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -12.89% (3M), -14.79% (6M), -9.10% (1Y), -13.49% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether SNPS is outperforming or lagging the broader market.