Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) fair value analysis
S&P 500 & Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
SNPS price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedSNPS is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $509.99
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $367.70–$534.56
- Market cap
- $97.7B
- From 52-week high
- -4.6%
- Shares outstanding
- 192M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #55 of 181
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Synopsys, Inc. is a software and semiconductor design company that provides electronic design automation tools, semiconductor intellectual property, and software quality and security solutions to technology companies worldwide. The company serves customers across the United States, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.
SNPS currently ranks #55 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $97.7B
- P/E (trailing)
- 40x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $9.42B
- Net margin
- 11.4%
- EPS (TTM)
- $12.87
- Gross margin
- 72.6%
- Debt / equity
- 0.35
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 18.3%
- Shares outstanding
- 192M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 59 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $428.01
- 200-day average
- $445.91
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price between the averages
- Momentum score
- 95 · grade A
- Positive weeks (of 12)
- 3
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-12-09
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-07 ▲ beat (+7.1%)
2026-04 ▲ beat (+6.0%)
2026-01 ▲ beat (+5.9%)
2025-10 ▲ beat (+4.3%)
2025-07 ▼ miss (-9.6%)
2025-04 ▲ beat (+7.9%)
2025-01 ▲ beat (+8.6%)
2024-10 ▲ beat (+3.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 23 buy · 2 hold · 0 sell (25 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $584
- Target vs last price
- +14.5%
What our data shows for SNPS
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for SNPS, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $367.70–$534.56.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 59.
- 3 of the last 12 weekly snapshots showed positive price momentum.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for SNPS
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent SNPS news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for SNPS is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Is SNPS Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $198 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Synopsys trades in a sector where valuation multiples can fluctuate significantly based on growth expectations and market sentiment, making DCF analysis a useful tool for establishing intrinsic value benchmarks. The discrepancy between a DCF target of $198 and TickrTrends' current undervalued verdict suggests that market price likely sits below this derived fair value, which could indicate upside potential if the DCF assumptions hold. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether SNPS' actual price movement aligns with these estimates and watch for any changes in the company's growth trajectory or margin profile that could shift the valuation picture. - SNPS Maintained by Morgan Stanley -- Price Target Raised to $574 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Morgan Stanley's price target raise to $574 for Synopsys represents a positive signal that could support the Undervalued designation currently assigned by TickrTrends. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether the stock price moves toward this target and track how Morgan Stanley's confidence aligns with broader analyst sentiment in the Technology sector. The maintenance of coverage alongside the higher price target suggests the analyst believes current pricing may not fully reflect the company's value potential. - Morgan Stanley Raises Synopsys (SNPS) Price Target Amid AI Tailwinds (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Morgan Stanley's price target increase for Synopsys reflects confidence in the company's positioning within artificial intelligence-driven semiconductor design trends. Given TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment of SNPS in the Technology sector, this analyst upgrade may indicate the market has not yet fully priced in the revenue and margin opportunities from AI-related demand for design software and tools. Valuation-focused investors should monitor whether the stock's performance narrows the gap between current trading levels and the implied fair value suggested by institutional price targets.
More SNPS news
- Synopsys (SNPS) President and CEO Sassine Ghazi Sells 14,604 Shares (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-17)
- Synopsys (SNPS) Just Laid Out a $11B AI Roadmap. Is the Stock a Buy Right Now? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-13)
- Needham Raises Synopsys (SNPS) Price Target Following Investor Day; AI Impact on EDA Remains Unclear (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
- SNPS Maintains by Needham -- Price Target Raised to $620 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
- HSBC’s Synopsys Upgrade Bets on a Business Model Shift. Can It Justify $700? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-10)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for SNPS show a shift toward more moderate momentum this week, with the Relative Strength Index moving from overbought territory into the neutral zone. The company's sector discount rank declined from #72 to #77, indicating a slight reduction in its valuation advantage relative to other Technology sector companies. Despite these changes in momentum and relative positioning, the current valuation verdict remains Undervalued.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — SNPS remains undervalued according to current TickrTrends analysis. The stock's Relative Strength Index moved from neutral territory into overbought conditions this week, while its sector discount ranking declined from number 56 to number 71, indicating a reduced discount position relative to other Technology sector companies.
- 2026-10-06 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for SNPS show that the company's sector discount rank improved to number 56 this week, up from number 63 in the previous week. The stock maintains an undervalued verdict according to current valuation metrics. This movement indicates SNPS has become relatively more attractive compared to other Technology sector companies.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is SNPS stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), SNPS is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is SNPS's TickrTrends verdict?
SNPS's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does SNPS compare to other Technology stocks?
SNPS ranks #55 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is SNPS overbought or oversold?
SNPS's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
When does SNPS report earnings next?
SNPS's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-12-09, per the published earnings calendar.
Does SNPS usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters SNPS beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about SNPS?
Of 25 analysts covering SNPS, 23 rate it a buy, 2 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $584 (+14.5% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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