Synopsys (SNPS)
Market Price (11/2/2025): $453.0 | Market Cap: $72.6 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Application Software
Synopsys (SNPS)
Market Price (11/2/2025): $453.0Market Cap: $72.6 BilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Application Software
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -24% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 50x |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -24% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 50x |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
SNPS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SNPS Return | 86% | 42% | -13% | 61% | -6% | -9% | 233% |
| Peers Return | 39% | 23% | -13% | 50% | -4% | 44% | 207% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SNPS Win Rate | 67% | 67% | 42% | 75% | 50% | 56% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 35% | 33% | 23% | 37% | 35% | 44% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SNPS Max Drawdown | -22% | -16% | -29% | -1% | -10% | -22% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -15% | -8% | -27% | -2% | -16% | -15% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: AMD, ADSK, RMBS, BIYA, BLIV. See SNPS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 10/31/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SNPS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -30.6% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 44.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 91 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -34.3% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 52.1% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 58 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -22.9% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 29.7% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 58 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -49.1% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 96.3% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 811 days | 1480 days |
Compare to AMD, ADSK, RMBS, BIYA, BLIV
In The Past
Synopsys's stock fell -30.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/27/2021. A -30.6% loss requires a 44.0% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
| Title | Topic | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASHBOARDS | |||
| Synopsys Earnings Notes | |||
| ORCL, CRM Beat Synopsys Stock on Price & Growth | Actionable | ||
| How Low Can Synopsys Stock Really Go? | Return | ||
| Synopsys vs Oracle: Which Stock Could Rally? | Counter-Intuitive Comparisons | ||
| Wait For A Dip To Buy Synopsys Stock | Buy or Fear | ||
| SNPS at Support Zone - Time to Buy? | Actionable | ||
| SNPS Dips 32% In One Month: Does It Lead the Pack? | |||
| Is The 30.0% Decline In Synopsys (SNPS) Stock A Dip Buying Opportunity? | Actionable | ||
| SNPS's 36% One Day Dip Begs The Question: Is ORCL Better Instead? | Counter-Intuitive Comparisons | ||
| Better Bet Than SNPS Stock: Pay Less Than Synopsys To Get More From NVDA, MSFT | |||
| ARTICLES | |||
| Why ORCL, CRM Could Outperform Synopsys Stock | October 23rd, 2025 | ||
| S&P 500 Movers | Winners: PEP, MKTX, AZO | Losers: SNPS, MOS, TER | October 13th, 2025 | ||
| Is SNPS Stock A Buy? | October 13th, 2025 | ||
| Big Decline for SNPS, but Do ORCL’s Margins and Growth Give It the Edge? | October 4th, 2025 | ||
| SNPS Lost 22% In A Month. Do You Buy Or Wait? | October 4th, 2025 |
Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to SNPS. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | ZBRA | Zebra Technologies | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10312025 | ACN | Accenture | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10312025 | ADBE | Adobe | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10312025 | TXN | Texas Instruments | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10242025 | MRVL | Marvell Technology | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% |
| 02282025 | SNPS | Synopsys | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 32.0% | -0.8% | -16.7% |
| 10312022 | SNPS | Synopsys | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 27.0% | 60.5% | -5.5% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | ZBRA | Zebra Technologies | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10312025 | ACN | Accenture | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10312025 | ADBE | Adobe | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10312025 | TXN | Texas Instruments | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10242025 | MRVL | Marvell Technology | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% |
| 02282025 | SNPS | Synopsys | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 32.0% | -0.8% | -16.7% |
| 10312022 | SNPS | Synopsys | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 27.0% | 60.5% | -5.5% |
Research & Analysis
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Peer Comparisons for Synopsys
Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 179.48 |
| Mkt Cap | 68.4 |
| Rev LTM | 6,520 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,310 |
| FCF LTM | 1,575 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,502 |
| CFO LTM | 1,683 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,618 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 20.5% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 11.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 19.9% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 4.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 20.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 21.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.9% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 25.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 28.5% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 24.1% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 26.5% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 68.4 |
| P/S | 12.7 |
| P/EBIT | 47.5 |
| P/E | 55.0 |
| P/CFO | 42.5 |
| Total Yield | 1.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 2.5% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -4.5% |
| 3M Rtn | 21.7% |
| 6M Rtn | 1.9% |
| 12M Rtn | 42.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | 134.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -6.3% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 9.6% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -18.4% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 11.8% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 76.0% |
Comparison Analyses
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 9/9/2025 | -35.8% | -29.5% | -19.0% |
| 5/28/2025 | -1.6% | 2.3% | 8.7% |
| 2/26/2025 | -3.3% | -4.8% | -5.2% |
| 12/4/2024 | -12.4% | -12.9% | -14.8% |
| 8/21/2024 | -2.9% | -9.7% | -10.3% |
| 5/22/2024 | 2.3% | -1.5% | 3.9% |
| 2/21/2024 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| 11/29/2023 | -1.7% | -4.5% | -6.8% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| # Negative | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 5.4% | 5.0% | 10.1% |
| Median Negative | -3.3% | -5.3% | -10.3% |
| Max Positive | 10.3% | 11.8% | 17.0% |
| Max Negative | -35.8% | -29.5% | -30.3% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 7312025 | 9092025 | 10-Q 7/31/2025 |
| 4302025 | 5282025 | 10-Q 4/30/2025 |
| 1312025 | 2262025 | 10-Q 1/31/2025 |
| 10312024 | 12192024 | 10-K 10/31/2024 |
| 7312024 | 8232024 | 10-Q 7/31/2024 |
| 4302024 | 5242024 | 10-Q 4/30/2024 |
| 1312024 | 2232024 | 10-Q 1/31/2024 |
| 10312023 | 12122023 | 10-K 10/31/2023 |
| 7312023 | 8182023 | 10-Q 7/31/2023 |
| 4302023 | 5192023 | 10-Q 4/30/2023 |
| 1312023 | 2172023 | 10-Q 1/31/2023 |
| 10312022 | 12122022 | 10-K 10/31/2022 |
| 7312022 | 8192022 | 10-Q 7/31/2022 |
| 4302022 | 5202022 | 10-Q 4/30/2022 |
| 1312022 | 2182022 | 10-Q 1/31/2022 |
| 10312021 | 12132021 | 10-K 10/31/2021 |
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