Synaptics Incorporated develops, markets, and sells intuitive human interface solutions for electronic devices and products worldwide. The company offers its products and solutions for smartphones, tablets, and touchscreen applications, as well as mobile, handheld, wireless, and entertainment devices; notebook applications; and other personal computer (PC) product applications. Its products include ClearPad, which enables users to interact directly with the display on mobile smartphones, tablets, and automobiles; ClearView products that provide advanced image processing and low power technology for entry-level smartphones; TouchView products, which integrate touch and display technologies to deliver performance and simplified design; and Natural ID, a fingerprint ID product that is used in smartphones, tablets, notebook PCs, PC peripherals, and other applications. The company also provides TouchPad, a touch-sensitive pad that senses the position and movement of one or more fingers on its surface; SecurePad that integrates fingerprint sensor directly into the TouchPad area; ClickPad that offers a clickable mechanical design to the TouchPad solution; ForcePad, a thinner version of its ClickPad; AudioSmart personal voice and audio solutions; VideoSmart single-chip 4K UHD media processors for TVs, set-top boxes, and over-the-top streaming devices; and ImagingSmart solutions. In addition, it offers TouchPad with a pointing stick in a single notebook computer enabling users to select their interface of choice; TouchStyk, a self-contained pointing stick module; and TouchButtons, which provides capacitive buttons and scrolling controls, as well as display interface products. The company sells its products through direct sales, outside sales representatives, distributors, and resellers. It serves smartphone, tablet, and PC original equipment manufacturers; and consumer electronics manufacturers. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-IndustryComputer Storage & Peripherals
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone408-904-1100
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.63 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,140
Next Earnings Date5/8/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Synaptics' stock symbol?
Synaptics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SYNA."
How were Synaptics' earnings last quarter?
Synaptics, Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 7th. The software maker reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.62. The software maker had revenue of $425.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $421.54 million. Synaptics had a return on equity of 15.38% and a net margin of 0.09%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.11 EPS. View Synaptics' Earnings History.
When is Synaptics' next earnings date?
What guidance has Synaptics issued on next quarter's earnings?
Synaptics issued an update on its third quarter 2019 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $340-380 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $392.36 million.
What price target have analysts set for SYNA?
10 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Synaptics' shares. Their predictions range from $38.00 to $62.00. On average, they anticipate Synaptics' stock price to reach $48.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 49.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Synaptics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Synaptics?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Synaptics in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Synaptics.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Synaptics stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Synaptics stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Synaptics is a leader in designing and marketing human interface solutions such as touchpads for notebook computers, capactive touch screen controllers for handsets and biometric fingerprint sensors for mobile devices. " (3/22/2019)
- 2. Mizuho analysts commented, "We would note SYNA MarQ Mobile guide of down ~19% q/q is inline or better than peers (versus SWKS down 20% q/q, QRVO down 25% q/q and NXPI down ~33% q/q). While MarQ is seeing pickup with CoF/TDDI with China handset OEMs, we believe iPhone continues to be a bigger drag. We see improving 2H19 trends with CoF, OLED and a rebound in IoT. Maintaining our Buy, adjusting estimates and PT to $48 (from $50)." (2/8/2019)
Has Synaptics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about SYNA stock have been trending somewhat negative this week, according to InfoTrie. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Synaptics earned a media sentiment score of -1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the software maker a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Synaptics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Synaptics include Advantest (ATEYY), AU Optronics (AUO), Semtech (SMTC), SUMCO CORP/ADR (SUOPY), Silicon Laboratories (SLAB), Cabot Microelectronics (CCMP), Viavi Solutions (VIAV), Finisar (FNSR), Cirrus Logic (CRUS), Dialog Semiconductor (DLGNF), Acacia Communications (ACIA), Amkor Technology (AMKR), BE Semiconductor Industrs (BESIY), Power Integrations (POWI) and Inphi (IPHI).
What other stocks do shareholders of Synaptics own?
Who are Synaptics' key executives?
Synaptics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Richard A. Bergman, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Hing Chung Wong, Sr. VP of Worldwide Operations (Age 64)
- Mr. Huibert J. Verhoeven, Sr. VP & GM of Internet of Things Division (Age 51)
- Mr. Kermit Nolan, Corp. VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Interim CFO (Age 59)
- Dr. Patrick Worfolk, CTO & Sr. VP of Corp. Research
Who are Synaptics' major shareholders?
Synaptics' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.06%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (3.71%), Northern Trust Corp (1.57%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.56%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.56%) and Norges Bank (1.39%). Company insiders that own Synaptics stock include Francis F Lee, Jeffrey D Buchanan, John Mcfarland, Kermit Nolan, Kevin D Barber, Nelson C Chan, Rick Bergman, Russell J Knittel and Wajid Ali. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Synaptics.
Which major investors are selling Synaptics stock?
SYNA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Tennessee Treasury Department, Millennium Management LLC, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Two Sigma Investments LP, Retirement Systems of Alabama, Bank of Montreal Can, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and RMB Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Synaptics company stock in the last year include Francis F Lee, John Mcfarland, Kermit Nolan, Kevin D Barber, Nelson C Chan, Rick Bergman and Russell J Knittel. View Insider Buying and Selling for Synaptics.
Which major investors are buying Synaptics stock?
SYNA stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Norges Bank, Fisher Asset Management LLC, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Geode Capital Management LLC, Geode Capital Management LLC and First Midwest Bank Trust Division. View Insider Buying and Selling for Synaptics.
How do I buy shares of Synaptics?
Shares of SYNA 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 Synaptics' stock price today?
One share of SYNA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.68.
How big of a company is Synaptics?
Synaptics has a market capitalization of $1.12 billion and generates $1.63 billion in revenue each year. The software maker earns $-124,100,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $1.98 on an earnings per share basis. Synaptics employs 2,140 workers across the globe.
What is Synaptics' official website?
How can I contact Synaptics?
Synaptics' mailing address is 1251 MCKAY DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA, 95131. The software maker can be reached via phone at 408-904-1100.
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