Synopsys, Inc. provides electronic design automation (EDA) software products used to design and test integrated circuits (ICs). It offers Galaxy Design platform that offers IC design solutions; Verification Continuum Platform, which provides virtual prototyping, static and formal verification, simulation, emulation, field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based prototyping, and debug solutions; and FPGA design products that are programmed to perform specific functions. The company also offers DesignWare intellectual property (IP) solutions for USB, PCI Express, DDR, Ethernet, SATA, MIPI, HDMI, and Bluetooth low energy applications; analog IP, including data converters and audio codecs; and system-on-chip infrastructure IP, datapath and building block IP, and verification IP products, as well as mathematical and floating point components, and ARM AMBA interconnect fabric and peripherals. In addition, it provides logic libraries and embedded memories; configurable processor cores and application-specific instruction-set processor tools for embedded applications; IP subsystems for audio, sensor, and data fusion functionality; and security IP solutions. Further, the company offers Platform Architect tools for SoC architecture analysis and optimization; virtual prototyping solutions for creating virtual prototypes and virtualizers; and HAPS based prototyping systems, as well as a series of tools used in the design of optical systems and photonic devices. Additionally, it provides testing tools, services, and programs, which include security testing, managed services, programs and professional services, and training that enable its customers to detect and remediate defects in the software development lifecycle; manufacturing solutions for semiconductor manufacturers to develop fabrication processes; and professional services and others. The company has a collaboration agreement with Arm. Synopsys, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Prepackaged software
Sub-IndustryApplication Software
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone650-584-5000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.12 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees13,245
OptionableOptionable
Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Synopsys' stock symbol?
Synopsys trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SNPS."
How will Synopsys' stock buyback program work?
Synopsys announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, April 5th 2018, which allows the company to repurchase $500,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 4.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Synopsys' earnings last quarter?
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, December, 5th. The semiconductor company reported $0.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.41 by $0.37. The semiconductor company had revenue of $795.08 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $794.55 million. Synopsys had a net margin of 13.86% and a return on equity of 16.91%. View Synopsys' Earnings History.
When is Synopsys' next earnings date?
What guidance has Synopsys issued on next quarter's earnings?
Synopsys issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, December, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $4.20-4.27 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $4.25. Synopsys also updated its Q1 guidance to $0.95-1.00 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for SNPS?
8 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Synopsys' shares. Their predictions range from $98.00 to $119.00. On average, they expect Synopsys' share price to reach $109.8571 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Synopsys.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Synopsys?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Synopsys in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Synopsys.
Has Synopsys been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about SNPS stock have trended somewhat positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Synopsys earned a media sentiment score of 2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the semiconductor company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is very unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Synopsys' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Synopsys include Activision Blizzard (ATVI), ServiceNow (NOW), Dassault Systemes (DASTY), Autodesk (ADSK), Square (SQ), Electronic Arts (EA), CA (CA), Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), Splunk (SPLK), Shopify (SHOP), Veeva Systems (VEEV), Citrix Systems (CTXS), ANSYS (ANSS), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) and Symantec (SYMC).
Who are Synopsys' key executives?
Synopsys' management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Aart J. de Geus, Co-Founder, Chairman & Co-CEO (Age 64)
- Dr. Chi-Foon Chan, Co-CEO, Pres & Director (Age 69)
- Mr. Trac Pham, Chief Financial Officer (Age 49)
- Mr. John F. Runkel Jr., Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 62)
- Mr. Joseph W. Logan, Sales & Corp. Marketing Officer (Age 58)
Who are Synopsys' major shareholders?
Synopsys' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.05%), Contravisory Investment Management Inc. (0.04%), Dorsey Wright & Associates (0.03%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.03%), Gulf International Bank UK Ltd (0.02%) and Monument Capital Management (0.02%). Company insiders that own Synopsys stock include Alfred Castino, Chi-Foon Chan, Chrysostomos L Nikias, Geus Aart De, John F Runkel Jr, John Schwarz, Joseph W Logan, Steven Walske and Trac Pham. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Synopsys.
Which major investors are selling Synopsys stock?
SNPS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, DNB Asset Management AS, Oakbrook Investments LLC, First Hawaiian Bank, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and State of Alaska Department of Revenue. Company insiders that have sold Synopsys company stock in the last year include Chi-Foon Chan, Geus Aart De, John F Runkel Jr and Joseph W Logan. View Insider Buying and Selling for Synopsys.
Which major investors are buying Synopsys stock?
SNPS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Meeder Asset Management Inc., Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Fox Run Management L.L.C., Cerebellum GP LLC, Dorsey Wright & Associates, Contravisory Investment Management Inc., Monument Capital Management and Legacy Financial Advisors Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Synopsys.
How do I buy shares of Synopsys?
Shares of SNPS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Synopsys' stock price today?
One share of SNPS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $91.49.
How big of a company is Synopsys?
Synopsys has a market capitalization of $13.30 billion and generates $3.12 billion in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $432.51 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.82 on an earnings per share basis. Synopsys employs 13,245 workers across the globe.
What is Synopsys' official website?
How can I contact Synopsys?
Synopsys' mailing address is 690 EAST MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA, 94043. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at 650-584-5000 or via email at [email protected]
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