Where it trades today
trading 13% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
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 67.3x 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 60.4%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- Relative performance versus AAPL, MSFT, NVDA matters here because leadership inside technology rarely stays static for long.
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.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
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 →
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- 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 26 analysts, with an average price target of $545.93 versus $384.97 today (+41.8%). 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.
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
Synopsys Inc. trades at $384.97, 28.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.23, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is SNPS a good buy right now?
Synopsys Inc. trades at 67.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 60.4% volatility.
Does SNPS pay dividends?
Synopsys Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is SNPS?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 60.4% and beta of 1.23, SNPS is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for SNPS?
The average analyst price target for Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) is $545.93 based on 26 analyst estimates, about 41.8% above the current price of $384.97. The published range runs from $414.77 to $633.00.
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.