SNPSTechnology · Software - InfrastructureThe 25 Wall Street analysts covering Synopsys, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $600 — +29.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Synopsys, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (98): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Quality (38): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (3): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SNPS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +29.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $500 → $574 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $580 → $620 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $600 → $605 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $575 → $620 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $475 → $540 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | HSBC | Upgrade | Buy | $490 → $700 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | HSBC | Upgrade | Buy | $490 → $700 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | HSBC | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 24 Sept 2026 | BNP Paribas | Upgrade | Neutral | $420 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | BNP Paribas | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $450 → $475 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | $500 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Baird | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Baird | Upgrade | Outperform | $558 → $560 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Synopsys, Inc. returned +11.2% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Synopsys, Inc. has a market value of $88.7B and an enterprise value of $95.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $9.4B. The latest quarter grew 42.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 11.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.66.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $2.7B.
Trailing P/E: 81.8×; forward P/E: 24.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Synopsys, Inc. employs 28,000 people — $336K of revenue per employee.
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The article says capital is flowing selectively in the AI sector, with continued investment in companies providing the tools, software, and systems that support the AI boom.
Why it matters — Synopsys watchers may note the reported investor interest in companies supplying AI-enabling tools and systems, though the excerpt does not name Synopsys.
The Motley Fool says semiconductor sales are poised to surge as chip demand rises across applications, and highlights Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron as leading companies in their niches that are trading attractively.
Why it matters — The article describes an upbeat semiconductor-demand backdrop, which may be relevant to watchers of Synopsys and the broader chip industry, though it does not discuss Synopsys directly.
Mike Shorr cited market volatility ahead of the midterm election and said he is waiting to see an uptrend in Synopsys before trading the stock.
Why it matters — The comment reflects a wait-and-see stance on SNPS until its stock shows an uptrend.
The Motley Fool compares IBM and Synopsys as technology stocks for 2027, describing IBM's enterprise hybrid cloud and AI consulting presence and Synopsys's mission-critical semiconductor design software and IP.
Why it matters — The comparison highlights Synopsys's role in semiconductor design and frames it alongside IBM in an investment-focused article.
Zacks compares Vicor and Synopsys, noting that both benefit from rising AI investment while serving different parts of the semiconductor ecosystem. Vicor supplies high-density power-conversion components for AI processors, data centers, industrial equipment and defense applications.
Why it matters — The comparison places Synopsys in the context of AI-related investment across the semiconductor ecosystem.
The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Synopsys, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $600, with estimates ranging from $475 to $700. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 25 analysts covering Synopsys, Inc., 23 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Synopsys, Inc. 62 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Synopsys, Inc. ranks 62 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +29.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Synopsys, Inc. 62 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Synopsys, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SNPS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $475 to $700 over the next 12 months.
Synopsys, Inc. returned +11.2% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Synopsys Inc. is a semiconductor and engineering software company that provides electronic design automation solutions, semiconductor intellectual property, and simulation and verification tools.
The most recent item we track (Invezz, 4 Nov 2026): "These 3 are billionaires' favourite tech stocks". The article says capital is flowing selectively in the AI sector, with continued investment in companies providing the tools, software, and systems that support the AI boom.
Synopsys Inc. is a semiconductor and engineering software company that provides electronic design automation solutions, semiconductor intellectual property, and simulation and verification tools. Its products help customers design, test, and validate integrated circuits, system-on-chip platforms, and complex electronic systems. The company serves chipmakers, system developers, foundries, and electronics manufacturers across industries such as computing, automotive, communications, and consumer technology. Synopsys also offers hardware-assisted verification, design services, and software integrity solutions that support security, quality, and efficiency across the product development lifecycle. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Synopsys plays a central role in the infrastructure used to bring advanced silicon and electronic products from concept to production.
CEO Mr. Sassine Ghazi · 28,000 employees · United States · https://www.synopsys.com
