SNPSTechnology · Software - InfrastructureThe 25 Wall Street analysts covering Synopsys, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $580 — +13.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 10 Oct 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 (96): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Momentum (35): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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 +13.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $600 → $605 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $575 → $620 |
| 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 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | BNP Paribas | Upgrade | Neutral | $420 |
| 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 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | $570 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $600 → $550 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | $580 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $575 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SNPS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Oct 2026, Synopsys, Inc. returned +5.3% against +17.3% 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
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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 $97.7B and an enterprise value of $105.0B.
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: 90.1×; forward P/E: 27.4× — 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 an under-the-radar software company sits at the center of the chips designed by major AI companies, and analysts are noticing a gap between its valuation and growth.
Why it matters — The item highlights Synopsys's position in chip design and draws attention to analysts' view of its valuation relative to growth.
MarketBeat reports that Synopsys has seen a resurgence in investor sentiment and has recently inked deals with Amazon and OpenAI. Through mid-September, its shares were down more than 20% year-to-date.
Why it matters — The reported deals and shift in investor sentiment are relevant developments for those following SNPS, alongside the stock’s year-to-date decline.
Synopsys reported 42% year-over-year revenue growth in Q3, with EDA software making up 51.8% of revenue and operating income rising 116%. The excerpt also cites major Amazon and OpenAI contracts and an 8.8x forward price-to-revenue ratio, 7% below its three-year average.
Why it matters — The reported growth, customer deals, and AI-chip design demand offer SNPS watchers context on the company’s business momentum and valuation.
A Zacks Investment Research headline asks whether Synopsys could be the next major AI stock breakout, citing multiple bullish catalysts after several years of weak stock performance.
Why it matters — SNPS watchers may be interested in the article’s focus on potential catalysts following a period when the stock languished.
Synopsys’s chip design software is becoming more essential as AI increases chip complexity, supporting company growth. Nvidia invested $2 billion in Synopsys, and the companies are developing agentic AI workflows for chip design and verification.
Why it matters — The excerpt highlights rising relevance for Synopsys’s design software and a collaborative effort with Nvidia in AI-based chip design and verification.
The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Synopsys, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $580, with estimates ranging from $415 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. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 10 Oct 2026, Synopsys, Inc. ranks 57 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 (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +13.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Synopsys, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 10 Oct 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: $415 to $700 over the next 12 months.
Synopsys, Inc. returned +5.3% over the 12 months to 9 Oct 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 (24/7 Wall Street, 10 Oct 2026): "Investors Are Looking Beyond the Magnificent Seven. This AI Stock Deserves a Look". The article says an under-the-radar software company sits at the center of the chips designed by major AI companies, and analysts are noticing a gap between its valuation and growth.
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
