Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Jul 27, 2026

Research Idea

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Strong technical upward momentum (+12% over 21 days), transformative acquisition of ANSYS driving double-digit growth, and AI innovation underpin a bullish near-term outlook, tempered by ongoing securities class action lawsuits and geopolitical risks.

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Idea window: 1/13/2026 – 1/20/2026Sector: Technology

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$373.69
Market Cap
$98.88B
1D Return
-2.64%
YTD Return
-20.44%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
75.1
P/B
2.7
P/S
12.3
EV/EBITDA
41.3
Div Yield
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Price Behavior

4.5

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Last-month downtrend • Oversold bounce risk • Base-building pattern Support Level: $373-$378 Resistance Level: $389-$390 SNPS remains in a last month downtrend with lower highs/lows, and while it looks oversold and may be basing, it needs to hold $373-$378 and reclaim $389-$390 to improve the near-term setup.

bearish
oversold

Sentiment & News

5.5

Key News Insights: • AI Software Play • Share Price Weakness • Event Catalysts Ahead Synopsys remains a key AI chip-design software play with strong long-term tailwinds, but recent stock weakness, softer sector sentiment, and some institutional selling make upcoming earnings and Investor Day key catalysts to watch.

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PriceWeakness
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AI Summary

5.8
Neutral

SNPS remains a high-quality, cash-generative franchise, but the thesis has shifted from a straightforward compounder to a transition story where investors should only lean in if management can convert AI demand and the Ansys expansion into cleaner, sustained growth fast enough to offset IP weakness, divestiture noise, and premium valuation pressure.

ExecutionRisk
AIOpportunity
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AI summary updated 2 days ago

Description

Synopsys develops software and intellectual property used to design, verify, and prototype integrated circuits and systems-on-chip, including digital implementation tools, verification and virtual prototyping platforms, and FPGA-based prototyping hardware. Its IP library covers interface protocols, analog and datapath components, configurable processors and SoC infrastructure, and the company also provides security testing, managed and professional services, and manufacturing support. Founded in 1986, Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California and serves customers across electronics, automotive, financial services, medical, energy, and industrial markets.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Jan 13Jan 20SNPSSynopsys, Inc.
Strong technical upward momentum (+12% over 21 days), transformative acquisition of ANSYS driving double-digit growth, and AI innovation underpin a bullish near-term outlook, tempered by ongoing securities class action lawsuits and geopolitical risks.
Closed-0.2%
Dec 25Jan 1SNPSSynopsys, Inc.
Synopsys is a hot idea supported by Nvidia's $2B strategic investment fueling AI growth optimism, 11% stock surge in 3 weeks, acquisition synergies (ANSYS), strong backlog (> $11B), and positive AI infrastructure sector dynamics, despite legal and geopolitical risks.
Closed-1.3%
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