Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) trades at $502.67, up 5.2% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $362.55 to $539.48; the price is 6.8% below that high. It is 22.9% below its all-time high of $651.73, reached in July 2025. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +632.8%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 12.8% above its 200-day average of $445.51, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 53.9% annualized, which we rate very high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 88.8.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/snps
Where it trades today
trading 79% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) is 22.9% below its all-time high of $651.73, reached in July 2025. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +632.8%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- SNPS trades at 88.8x earnings, well above the technology average of 28.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 53.9%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- SNPS is in a bullish short-term regime and only 6.8% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- SNPS is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in SNPS.
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for SNPS come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for SNPS. Last refresh: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
What Synopsys Inc. does
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. It also provides pre-verified and…
Employees
28,000
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, United States
What analysts expect
SNPS carries a strong buy consensus from 25 analysts, with an average price target of $570.57 versus $502.67 today (+13.5%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
SNPS generated $9.42B in trailing revenue (42.4% year over year), with a 11.4% net margin, and $3.43B of free cash flow, against $7.23B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.05B | $5.43B | $914.93M | $1.33B | $8.13 | $1.35B |
| 2024 | $6.13B | $4.88B | $1.36B | $2.26B | $14.78 | $1.27B |
| 2023 | $5.32B | $4.29B | $1.33B | $1.23B | $8.08 | $1.51B |
| 2022 | $4.62B | $3.72B | $1.16B | $984.59M | $6.44 | $1.60B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
SNPS is in 10 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in SMH: 1.76% of the fund, holding #17 of 25.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
SNPS beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Back above its 50-day average, still under the long-term trend.
recovering- Price is 21.2% above its 50-day average and 12.8% above its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-07-30 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 75 is overbought: strong momentum, and stretched.
- The nearest ceiling is $531.46 (+5.7%), the nearest floor $497.44 (-1.0%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is SNPS a good investment in 2026?
Synopsys Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 88.8, with very high volatility (53.9% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.
What is the risk level of SNPS?
Based on 30-day volatility of 53.9%, SNPS has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.21 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does SNPS pay dividends?
Synopsys Inc. currently does not pay a regular dividend.
How far is SNPS from its all-time high?
Synopsys Inc. is 22.9% below its all-time high of $651.73, reached in July 2025. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +632.8%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold SNPS?
10 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Synopsys Inc.. The largest weights: SMH (1.76%), XLK (0.46%), QQQM (0.39%), VGT (0.35%) and QQQ (0.34%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to October 1, 2026.
How much of VOO is SNPS?
0.13%, as of August 31, 2026: SNPS is holding #139 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $1.27 in Synopsys Inc..
What is the analyst price target for SNPS?
The average analyst price target for Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) is $570.57 based on 25 analyst estimates, about 13.5% above the current price of $502.67. The published range runs from $414.77 to $700.00.
How much revenue does SNPS generate?
Synopsys Inc. reported $9.42B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 42.4% year over year. Net margin sits at 11.4%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare SNPS with anything
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