Synopsys Stock Plummets -12% With 5-Day Losing Streak
Synopsys (SNPS) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -12% return. The company has lost about $8.4 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $63 Bil. The stock remains 18.9% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.4% for the S&P 500.
Synopsys’ recent streak reflects investor anxiety stemming from September’s Q3 earnings miss, revealing a challenged Design IP segment grappling with AI customer customization demands that squeezed margins. Exacerbating the downturn were recent class action filings and a key executive departure, clouding its near-term outlook despite broader AI momentum. For quick background: SNPS provides electronic design automation software and intellectual property solutions for integrated circuits, supporting USB, PCI Express, DDR, Ethernet, SATA, MIPI, HDMI, and Bluetooth low energy applications.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There is not much to fear in SNPS stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. But given its Very High valuation, the stock appears Relatively Expensive. Deep dive with Buy or Sell SNPS.
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Comparing SNPS Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for SNPS stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | SNPS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.7% | 0.1% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -13.3% | -1.6% |
| 1M (21D) | -18.8% | -0.1% |
| 3M (63D) | -36.1% | 5.6% |
| YTD 2025 | -18.9% | 14.4% |
| 2024 | -5.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 61.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -13.4% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 72 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 23 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 42 | 8 |
| 4D | 22 | 6 |
| 5D | 5 | 7 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 72 | 23 |
Key Financials for Synopsys (SNPS)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.3 Bil | $6.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.3 Bil | $1.4 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.2 Bil | $2.3 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.6 Bil | $1.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $376.4 Mil | $165.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $345.3 Mil | $242.5 Mil |
The losing streak SNPS stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.