Is SNPS a good stock to buy?
Synopsys, Inc. · end-of-day data as of Nov 13, 2026
- PT$578.07 +27.0%
- ConsensusBuy · 25
- News
- MAs3 of 4
- Earnings in25d
- P/E79.6x
- RSI49
- Support-1.4%
- Resistance+3.0%
- Off 52w high-15.6%
- Volume1.0x
- Bollingerlower half
- FCF yield+3.2%
- P/E vs own+4.0%
- Trendsideways
- Sector→ -15.8%
- 52w range$363–$539
- ATR+4.0%
- Off ATH-30.2%
- MA20×50↓ in ~8d
- P/E vs sector+170.5%
- Insiders-$51.37M
- MACD-1.63
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Is Synopsys a good stock to buy?
Synopsys is strong on 3 of the 5 questions about the business. The price is high: 79.6 times its earnings, above its 3-year median of 57.8 (Nov 13, 2026). pretickt does not say whether to buy or sell.
- Demand growing
- Advantage some edge
- Economics profitable
- Execution delivers
- Fragility sturdy
- Price expensive
SNPS sales growth revenue growth
+12%a year, for the last 3 yearsSynopsys' sales grew 12% a year for 3 years, to $7.05B in fiscal 2025.
SNPS analysts' forecast revenue estimates
+38%the sales they expect next fiscal year, on the lastAnalysts expect Synopsys' sales to grow 38% to $9.72B in fiscal 2026 (17 analysts).
SNPS competitors
pretickt analysis+46%its sales in 12 months, on a year before
Synopsys' sales grew 46% in the 12 months to Jul 31, 2026, faster than Cloudflare (+36%), CrowdStrike (+24%), Fortinet (+20%) and Block (+7%).
SNPS sales by business revenue by segment
49%of its sales from License and MaintenanceLicense and Maintenance brought Synopsys 49% of its sales in fiscal 2025; License 29%.
SNPS return on capital ROIC
pretickt analysis2%earned before tax on the money invested in itSynopsys earned 2% before tax on the capital invested in it in the 12 months to Jul 31, 2026; Block 15%, Cloudflare -9% and CrowdStrike -13%.
SNPS margin on each sale gross margin
72%left after making the productSynopsys kept 72% of each sale after making the product in the 12 months to Jul 31, 2026; its competitors' median is 74%.
SNPS margin after costs profit margin
10%of sales left after running the businessSynopsys' operating margin was 10% in the 12 months to Jul 31, 2026, against 23% in fiscal 2022.
SNPS cash generated free cash flow
$2.79Bcash left after investing, last 12 monthsSynopsys generated $2.79B of free cash flow in the 12 months to Jul 31, 2026, more than its reported profit.
SNPS earnings vs estimates
7 of 8quarters above the analysts' estimateSynopsys beat the analysts' profit estimate in 7 of its last 8 quarters, the latest on Aug 26, 2026.
SNPS insider selling
-$61.06Msold, net, by its executives in 12 monthsSynopsys' executives and directors sold a net $61.06M of shares in the 12 months to Nov 13, 2026; none bought.
SNPS number of employees
+40%more people in a yearSynopsys had 28,000 employees at the end of fiscal 2025, 40% more than a year before.
SNPS CEO pay
$19.61Mfor fiscal 2025, 89% of it in stock and optionsSynopsys paid its CEO $19.61M for fiscal 2025, 89% of it in stock and options.
SNPS financial health Altman Z-score
3.9Altman Z-score, safe above 3Synopsys' Altman Z-score is 3.9 (Nov 13, 2026), above 3, where the safe zone starts.
SNPS biggest customers
13%of sales from its biggest customerOne customer, unnamed in Synopsys' 10-K, made 13% of its sales in fiscal 2024.
SNPS in past recessions
pretickt analysis+2%its sales in the worst oneSynopsys' sales grew through each of the last 2 US recessions (2008–09 and 2020).
SNPS price vs profit P/E ratio
79.6×a year's earningsSynopsys' P/E ratio is 79.6 (Nov 13, 2026), above its 3-year median of 57.8.
SNPS price vs competitors
pretickt analysis79.6×a year's earnings, against its competitorsInvestors pay 79.6 times Synopsys' earnings (Nov 13, 2026), more than for Fortinet (41.3), less than for Block (114.3).
SNPS analysts' target price target
+27%to their average targetAnalysts' average price target for Synopsys is $578, 27% above the Nov 13, 2026 close of $455.20.
SNPS analyst ratings, 90 days
pretickt analysisBairdupgrade Morgan Stanleyupgrade Wells Fargoupgrade BNP Paribasupgrade HSBCupgrade
In the 90 days to Nov 13, 2026, Baird, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas and HSBC upgraded Synopsys.
SNPS growth priced in fair value
pretickt analysis+13%a year, for ten years, to be worth the priceAt $455.20 a share, Synopsys' free cash flow must grow about 13% a year for ten years to be worth the price (Nov 13, 2026).
What is Synopsys' P/E ratio?
Synopsys' P/E ratio is 79.6 (Nov 13, 2026), above its 3-year median of 57.8. Investors pay 79.6 times Synopsys' earnings (Nov 13, 2026), more than for Fortinet (41.3), less than for Block (114.3).
Who are Synopsys' biggest competitors?
pretickt compares Synopsys with Fortinet, Cloudflare, Block and CrowdStrike. Synopsys' sales grew 46% in the 12 months to Jul 31, 2026, faster than Cloudflare (+36%), CrowdStrike (+24%), Fortinet (+20%) and Block (+7%).
Is Synopsys profitable?
Synopsys' operating margin was 10% in the 12 months to Jul 31, 2026, against 23% in fiscal 2022. Synopsys generated $2.79B of free cash flow in the 12 months to Jul 31, 2026, more than its reported profit.
Are insiders selling Synopsys stock?
Synopsys' executives and directors sold a net $61.06M of shares in the 12 months to Nov 13, 2026; none bought.
How does Synopsys make money?
License and Maintenance brought Synopsys 49% of its sales in fiscal 2025; License 29%.
How many employees does Synopsys have?
Synopsys had 28,000 employees at the end of fiscal 2025, 40% more than a year before.
Who are Synopsys' biggest customers?
One customer, unnamed in Synopsys' 10-K, made 13% of its sales in fiscal 2024.
From the companies' statements (FMP), their filings read by pretickt, the analysts and the insiders, as of Nov 13, 2026. Each card says what a fact means for its question, never what to do with the stock: for information only, not investment advice.