Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS)
SNPS stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Synopsys, Inc. currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $553.77 — +30.1% versus the last price of $425.76. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
SNPS historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in SNPS.
SNPS annual returns by year
Congress trading in SNPS
9 members of Congress have disclosed trading SNPS — 3 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $112,500. Most recent disclosure: Dec 31, 2025.
See who in Congress traded SNPS →Insider activity in SNPS
SNPS's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 4 sales ($38.0M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Sep 15, 2026.
| Sep 15, 2026 | Ghazi Sassine | PRESIDENT AND CEO | Sell | $5.5M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | De Geus Aart | EXECUTIVE CHAIR | Sell | $10.3M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | De Geus Aart | EXECUTIVE CHAIR | Sell | $11.0M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | De Geus Aart | EXECUTIVE CHAIR | Sell | $11.1M |
About Synopsys, Inc.
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 silicon-proven IP solutions, logic libraries and embedded memories, processor and security solutions, IP Offerings for the automotive market, SOC infrastructure IP, data path and building block IP, and mathematical and floating-point components. Synopsys, Inc. has a strategic collaboration with Arm Holdings plc for development of AGI CPU that provides solutions across its full-stack design portfolio including EDA, interface IP, and hardware-assisted verification (HAV). The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
SNPS Key Statistics
SNPS in plain English
- P/E ratio (74.0) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of SNPS's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (3.66%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (11.43%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend — SNPS doesn't pay a meaningful dividend; the return here comes from the share price, not cash payouts.
SNPS stock: frequently asked questions
What is Synopsys, Inc.'s stock price today?
Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) last traded at $425.76 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $362.55 and $539.48.
Is SNPS stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on SNPS is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $553.77 — about +30.1% versus the current price of $425.76. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in SNPS 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Synopsys, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $7,174 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 617%, or 21.8% per year.
Does SNPS pay a dividend?
No — Synopsys, Inc. does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. Returns for shareholders come from changes in the share price.
What is SNPS's P/E ratio?
SNPS trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 74.0, and 24.1 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade SNPS stock?
Yes — 9 members of Congress have disclosed trades in SNPS under the STOCK Act, totaling 3 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $112,500.
What is Synopsys, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Synopsys, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol SNPS on the NASDAQ.
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