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SNPS Stock Forecast: Synopsys, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$385
+1.00% on the day

The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Synopsys, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $560 — +45.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$73.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
53 / 100
Median analyst target
$560
Analysts covering
25
Revenue$2.5B+42.4% y/y
Operating income$359.7M
Net income$545.7M
Free cash flow$746.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.1%
1M
−4.8%
YTD
−18.0%
1Y
−19.8%
From 52W high
−28.0%
From 52W low
+4.7%
$368
$535
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SNPS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
53 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
95
Issuance
76
Accruals
75
Volatility
61
Growth
53
Value
43
Quality
37
Momentum
17
Size
4

Revisions (95): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (17): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (4): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

SNPS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SNPS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$300$400$500$600$700Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SNPSHigh $633Median $560Low $415

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says25 analysts
22 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Low $415Median $560High $633

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +45.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 Sept 2026Wells FargoUpgradeOverweight$450 → $475
8 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyUpgradeOverweight$500
27 Aug 2026BairdUpgradeOutperform—
27 Aug 2026BairdUpgradeOutperform$558 → $560
27 Aug 2026BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
27 Aug 2026BenchmarkReiteratesBuy$570
27 Aug 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
27 Aug 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$600 → $550
27 Aug 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy$580
27 Aug 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
27 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$575
27 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
25 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
25 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$575
19 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$525 → $500
19 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
11 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
11 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$535 → $450
16 July 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy$570
16 July 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

SNPS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Synopsys, Inc. returned −19.8% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SNPS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SNPSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SNPS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.4%
Analysts raising
17
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
67.1×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.8×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
39.0×

Cheaper than 6% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
42.4%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
125.1%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Gross margin
72.6%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Operating margin
14.5%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Net margin
11.4%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
3.7%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.4%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $73.8B and an enterprise value of $81.0B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 191.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 67.1×; forward P/E: 22.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Synopsys, Inc. employs 28,000 people — $336K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 20 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SNPS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Infrastructure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SNPSSynopsys, Inc.$73.8B
53
NETCloudflare, Inc.$113.4B
69
XYZBlock, Inc.$46.4B
51
CRWVCoreWeave, Inc.$44.5B
8
FTNTFortinet, Inc.$124.4B
96
NTAPNetApp, Inc.$39.2B
99
TWLOTwilio, Inc.$37.0B
81

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News

Latest SNPS news & analysis

Semiconductor Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2030

The Motley Fool · 19 Sept 2026neutral

An article titled "Semiconductor Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2030" highlights strong AI-driven growth in the sector, citing Nvidia's 106% revenue growth to $96.2 billion in its latest quarter with management forecasting about 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028, and Broadcom's secured manufacturing supply to double its AI chip revenue to about $115 billion next fiscal year.

Why it matters — Rising AI chip demand at major semiconductor companies like Nvidia and Broadcom could signal broader sector momentum relevant to chip-design and EDA firms such as Synopsys.

Should You Invest in Synopsys (SNPS) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026neutral

The article discusses whether bullish Wall Street analyst recommendations, and media reports of rating changes by sell-side analysts, are genuinely important for investors deciding to buy, sell, or hold Synopsys stock. It frames analyst views as a factor investors often rely on in their decisions.

Why it matters — For SNPS watchers, the piece offers perspective on how much weight analyst rating changes should carry in their own buy, sell, or hold decisions regarding the stock.

Investors Heavily Search Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS): Here is What You Need to Know

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026neutral

Synopsys (SNPS) has recently been among the most-watched stocks by users of the investment research site Zacks.com. The article notes that investors are heavily searching for the stock and suggests it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the company.

Why it matters — A SNPS watcher would care because the high level of investor attention signals growing interest and scrutiny around the company's outlook.

Semiconductor Sell-Off: 1 AI Chip Stock to Buy, 1 to Hold, and 1 to Sell After Broadcom's Beat

The Motley Fool · 17 Sept 2026neutral

Following Broadcom's earnings, The Motley Fool assesses AI chip stocks amid a semiconductor sell-off, calling Nvidia undervalued while noting AMD's competitive AI progress but potentially stretched valuation. No specific assessment of Synopsys is offered.

Why it matters — SNPS watchers would care because the piece reflects broader sentiment and valuation pressures across the semiconductor and AI chip ecosystem that influence the sector Synopsys serves.

CEVA or SNPS: Which Semiconductor Stock Is Worth Buying Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research compared semiconductor stocks CEVA and SNPS, concluding that Synopsys stands out due to its AI-driven EDA growth, recurring revenues, strong cash flow, and better price performance. The report positions SNPS as the more favorable investment case between the two companies.

Why it matters — The article highlights Synopsys's AI-driven growth, recurring revenue model, and strong cash flow, factors that could reinforce investor confidence in SNPS as a leading EDA player.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SNPS stock

What is the SNPS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 25 Wall Street analysts covering Synopsys, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $560, with estimates ranging from $415 to $633. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SNPS stock a buy right now?

Of the 25 analysts covering Synopsys, Inc., 22 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Synopsys, Inc. 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SNPS?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Synopsys, Inc. ranks 53 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 (95 of 100).

Will SNPS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +45.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Synopsys, Inc. 53 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SNPS stock forecast for 2030?

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 $633 over the next 12 months.

How has SNPS stock performed over the past year?

Synopsys, Inc. returned -19.8% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Synopsys, Inc. do?

Synopsys Inc. is a semiconductor and engineering software company that provides electronic design automation solutions, semiconductor intellectual property, and simulation and verification tools.

What is the latest news on SNPS?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 19 Sept 2026): "Semiconductor Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2030". An article titled "Semiconductor Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2030" highlights strong AI-driven growth in the sector, citing Nvidia's 106% revenue growth to $96.2 billion in its latest quarter with management forecasting about 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028, and Broadcom's secured manufacturing supply to double its AI chip revenue to about $115 billion next fiscal year.

Company

About Synopsys, Inc.

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