SynopsysSNPS
SNPS
About: Synopsys is a provider of electronic design automation software and intellectual property products. EDA software automates and aids in the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Synopsys' comprehensive portfolio is benefiting from a convergence of semiconductor companies moving up the stack of technologies toward systems-like companies, and systems companies moving down-stack toward in-house chip design. The resulting expansion in EDA customers alongside secular digitalization of various end markets benefits EDA vendors like Synopsys.
Employees: 20,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
36% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 544 | Existing positions reduced: 400
1.83% more ownership
Funds ownership: 85.87% [Q4 2024] → 87.7% (+1.83%) [Q1 2025]
3% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 150 | Existing positions closed: 145
5% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $439M | Put options by funds: $461M
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,271 [Q4 2024] → 1,251 (-20) [Q1 2025]
6% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 18 [Q4 2024] → 17 (-1) [Q1 2025]
10% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $64.4B [Q4 2024] → $58.1B (-$6.29B) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$610
5%
downside
Avg. target
$638
1%
downside
High target
$660
2%
upside
6 analyst ratings
6 positive
100%
0 neutral
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0 negative
0%
Rosenblatt Blair Abernethy | 1%upside $650 | Buy Maintained | 25 Jul 2025 |
Piper Sandler Clarke Jeffries | 2%upside $660 | Overweight Maintained | 21 Jul 2025 |
B of A Securities Vivek Arya | 3%downside $625 | Buy Maintained | 16 Jul 2025 |
Needham Charles Shi | 2%upside $660 | Buy Maintained | 15 Jul 2025 |
Goldman Sachs James Schneider | 4%downside $620 | Buy Initiated | 10 Jul 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 28 articles about SNPS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 day ago
Ansys 2025 R2 Enables Next-Level Productivity by Leveraging AI, Smart Automation, and Broader On-Demand Capabilities
Foster synergy, streamline workflows, and shorten time-to-market with new AI-driven tools and enhancements to Ansys simulation technology / Key Highlights Ansys Engineering Copilot™, a new multifunctional virtual AI assistant integrated into Ansys, now part of Synopsys, products, equips users with one-click access to over 50 years of simulation expertise, learning resources, and AI-powered support from within the Ansys user interface (UI) Seven Ansys products feature built-in AI functionality called AI+ that make simulations easier, faster, and more accessible, including the new Ansys Missions AI+ ODTK™ tool for orbital accuracy The latest release enhances data management and workflow automation, improves AI for smarter design insights, and empowers businesses to efficiently track, organize, and utilize the data required to maximize the benefits of AI integration PITTSBURGH , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansys, now part of Synopsys, (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced 2025 R2, featuring new AI-powered capabilities across the portfolio that accelerate simulation and expand accessibility. R2 also delivers enhanced solvers, streamlined workflows, and improved engineering agility with expanded Python compatibility and on-demand cloud computing.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
Is Synopsys Stock Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?
Electronic design automation (EDA) solutions company Synopsys (SNPS -1.48%) recently completed its long-awaited acquisition of engineering simulation software company Ansys. The deal was completed shortly after the company received the remaining approval it needed (from China) to make the acquisition.
Positive
FXEmpire
5 days ago
Eye Outliers Like Synopsys Early with Money Flows
Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) shares up almost 5,202% since first Big Money outlier signal in 1993.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Is Trending Stock Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) a Buy Now?
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Synopsys (SNPS). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
10 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now
Although the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race has been underway since the start of 2023, there is no shortage of stocks that remain excellent investments at present. We're far from reaping the benefits of the rise of AI across the entire economy, and significant infrastructure still needs to be built out.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Synopsys (SNPS) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
In the latest trading session, Synopsys (SNPS) closed at $591.46, marking a +1.15% move from the previous day.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 week ago
Synopsys Acquisition Of Ansys Gives It Unique Capabilities, CFO Says
Synopsys will fulfill its goal of becoming a silicon-to-systems design firm with its purchase of Ansys, its CFO says.
Positive
Schwab Network
1 week ago
Synopsys (SNPS) CFO on Ansys Acquisition, Expanding A.I. Reach into Hyperscalers
Shelagh Glaser, CFO of Synopsys (SNPS), talks about the company's recent acquisition of Ansys. She believes it will make Synopsys a leading engineer for silicon design and software security.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Synopsys Completes Acquisition of Ansys
Creating the Leader in Engineering Solutions from Silicon to Systems News Highlights: Combines leaders in silicon design, IP and simulation and analysis to enable customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products Now positioned to win in an expanded $31 billion total addressable market (TAM)1 Fast-tracking integrated technology roadmap, with first set of combined capabilities planned for the first half of 2026 SUNNYVALE, Calif. , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Ansys.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Synopsys (SNPS) Moves 3.6% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Synopsys (SNPS) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
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