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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/synopsys-snps/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/synopsys-snps/data.json",
 "title": "Synopsys (SNPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) stock: Technology, Software - Infrastructure. $81.6B market cap. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS)",
 "published": "2026-06-24T09:06:54+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-27T04:41:03.737+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-27T13:23:12.479Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "SNPS",
  "name": "Synopsys Inc.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Technology",
  "industry": "Software - Infrastructure",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.synopsys.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 425.76,
  "previousClose": 424.91,
  "change": 0.85,
  "changePercent": 0.2,
  "open": 445.01001,
  "high": 445.92001,
  "low": 424.20999,
  "volume": 2170900,
  "averageVolume": 2039030,
  "marketCap": 81591220317,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 539.47998,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 362.54999,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-27T04:41:03.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 74.04522,
  "eps": 5.75,
  "dividendYield": 0,
  "beta": 1.227,
  "priceToSales": 8.664739,
  "priceToBook": 2.6186595,
  "revenueTtm": 9416465408,
  "grossMargin": 0.7257017258406135,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.03661
 },
 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 66.82,
  "macd": 1,
  "sma50": 400.7,
  "sma200": 445.29,
  "rsiSignal": "Bullish",
  "trend": "Bearish",
  "pricePosition": "Bullish",
  "macdSignal": "Bullish",
  "rating": "Bullish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Buy",
  "score": 75,
  "consensus": "Buy",
  "fairValue": 560,
  "analystTarget": 560,
  "analystCount": 25,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Buy",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-27T04:41:03.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 425.76001,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 3.52,
   "risk": "volatile"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bullish",
  "conservativeEntry": 417.24,
  "aggressiveEntry": 425.76,
  "stopLoss": 385.2,
  "stopLossPercent": 7.68,
  "targets": [
   438.11,
   458.97,
   479.83
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 301.71,
    "base": 482.95,
    "upside90th": 773.06
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 281.65,
    "base": 547.83,
    "upside90th": 1065.56
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 275.11,
    "base": 621.41,
    "upside90th": 1403.63
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 275.11,
    "base": 704.89,
    "upside90th": 1806.08
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 279.26,
    "base": 799.57,
    "upside90th": 2289.32
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 286.51,
    "base": 906.98,
    "upside90th": 2871.1
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 296.34,
    "base": 1028.81,
    "upside90th": 3571.78
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 308.46,
    "base": 1167.01,
    "upside90th": 4415.16
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 322.77,
    "base": 1323.78,
    "upside90th": 5429.24
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 339.21,
    "base": 1501.6,
    "upside90th": 6647.1
   }
  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
 ],
 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "SNPS Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$445.01",
    "Day Range": "$424.21 to $445.92",
    "Prev Close": "$424.91",
    "Volume": "2.17M",
    "52-Week Range": "$362.55 to $539.48",
    "Market Cap": "$81.59B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a significant premium to sector peers (+118%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "SNPS Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 5 quarters, SNPS beat estimates 5 times. The stock rose 3 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "SNPS Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) is exhibiting bullish momentum, trading above its 50-day SMA of $400.70 and its 20-day EMA of $404.29, with a volume increase of 6.5% above its average. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 66.82, indicating bullish momentum, and the MACD is positive at 0.999. The stock is currently trading below its 200-day SMA of $445.29, which represents a key resistance level. Key support levels are near the 50-day SMA, while resistance lies at the 200-day SMA and potentially higher targets based on analyst consensus. The current price action suggests a continuation of the upward trend, supported by the bullish RSI and positive volume, but the proximity to the 200-day SMA could present a near-term challenge. Investors should monitor price action around the $445 level for potential breakouts or pullbacks.",
    "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) reported Q3 EPS of $3.91, beating estimates by 6.54% and driving a 13.39% stock price increase, indicating strong operational performance.",
    "Several analysts, including Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, have upgraded SNPS to 'Overweight' or 'Outperform', reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects and market position.",
    "Insiders have sold approximately $77.9 million in stock, far exceeding purchases of $148.9 thousand, signaling a 'Heavy Sell Signal' and raising concerns about management's short-term outlook.",
    "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) is currently trading below its 200-day Simple Moving Average ($445.29), which may act as a resistance level and indicate potential for a near-term pullback.",
    "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) is expected to continue its growth trajectory, with analysts projecting a 17.3% EPS growth for the current year and an average revenue growth of 38.00% year-over-year. The median analyst price target of $560 suggests a potential upside of 31.5% from the current price, driven by strong demand for its electronic design automation solutions and its critical role in the semiconductor ecosystem. The company's ability to consistently beat earnings estimates and its bullish technical indicators support a positive near-to-medium term outlook. Key upside catalysts include continued market share gains in the semiconductor design software space and potential new product innovations. Conversely, significant insider selling and a rich valuation present downside risks. A failure to meet elevated growth expectations or increased competition could pressure the stock. The stock's current position below its 200-day SMA also indicates a potential resistance level that needs to be overcome for sustained upward momentum."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Monitor insider selling closely; a continued trend could signal waning management confidence despite positive analyst ratings.",
     "Given the stock's premium valuation, consider position sizing carefully and watch for any signs of slowing revenue growth or increased competition.",
     "The stock is trading above its 50-day SMA but below its 200-day SMA. A decisive move above the 200-day SMA would be a strong bullish technical signal."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Q3 Earnings Beat",
     "text": "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) reported Q3 EPS of $3.91, beating estimates by 6.54% and driving a 13.39% stock price increase, indicating strong operational performance.",
     "source": "Company Earnings Report"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Positive Analyst Upgrades",
     "text": "Several analysts, including Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, have upgraded SNPS to 'Overweight' or 'Outperform', reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects and market position.",
     "source": "Analyst Ratings"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Significant Insider Selling",
     "text": "Insiders have sold approximately $77.9 million in stock, far exceeding purchases of $148.9 thousand, signaling a 'Heavy Sell Signal' and raising concerns about management's short-term outlook.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Neutral",
     "title": "Trading Below 200-Day SMA",
     "text": "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) is currently trading below its 200-day Simple Moving Average ($445.29), which may act as a resistance level and indicate potential for a near-term pullback.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) presents a mixed valuation picture, with a price-to-sales ratio of 8.66, which is above the sector median of 7.5, and a P/E ratio of 74.05, significantly higher than the sector median of 34. The company's profit margin is a healthy 11.43%, and its return on equity is 3.66%, though this is below the sector average of 13.4. The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.35, aligning with the sector median. Despite the premium valuation, Synopsys is demonstrating strong revenue growth, with current year estimates projecting a 38.00% increase. This growth, coupled with consistent earnings beats, supports the higher valuation multiples. However, the significant difference between its P/E and the sector average, along with a price-to-sales ratio above the median, suggests that the stock may be trading at a premium relative to its peers. Investors should weigh the company's growth trajectory against its current valuation.",
    "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) has demonstrated a consistent ability to beat earnings estimates, with the most recent quarter to September 2026 reporting an EPS of $3.91, exceeding the estimate of $3.67 by 6.54%. This beat was accompanied by a strong positive price reaction of 13.39%. Prior quarters also show a pattern of positive surprises, including a notable beat in the quarter to March 2026 where EPS was -$0.15 against an estimate of -$0.18. Revenue growth estimates for the current year are strong at 38.00%, indicating strong top-line expansion.",
    "Significant insider selling presents a primary risk for Synopsys Inc. (SNPS), with over $77.9 million in sales versus minimal purchases, signaling potential concerns among management. The company's valuation also appears stretched, with a P/E ratio of 74.05 and a price-to-sales ratio of 8.66, both considerably higher than sector averages. Also, the stock is trading below its 200-day moving average, which could indicate a potential resistance or a shift in longer-term momentum."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "81.59B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "74.05"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "5.75"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.00%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "539.48"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "362.55"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bullish RSI Bullish SMA Cross Bearish Price vs SMA Bullish MACD Bullish Moving averages show a lagging Death Cross (50-day: $400.70, 200-day: $445.29), price sits above the 50-day SMA but below the 200-day SMA - a mixed posture."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Bullish",
    "SMA Cross": "Bearish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bullish",
    "MACD": "Bullish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "66.82"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "1.00"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "400.70"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "445.29"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.44",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.47",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.32",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.04"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "SNPS Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for pullback",
    "Higher risk, immediate entry",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (66.8) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$438.11",
    "TARGET 2": "$458.97",
    "TARGET 3": "$479.83",
    "STOP LOSS": "$385.20"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+3.74%",
    "Average Feb return": "-1.73%",
    "Average Mar return": "+0.04%",
    "Average Apr return": "+3.28%",
    "Average May return": "+6.32%",
    "Average Jun return": "+2.02%",
    "Average Jul return": "+4.16%",
    "Average Aug return": "+3.84%",
    "Average Sep return": "-3.93%",
    "Average Oct return": "-0.28%",
    "Average Nov return": "+5.55%",
    "Average Dec return": "-0.94%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "3.52%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in SNPS in September 2016 would be worth about $71,412 today, compared with about $35,782 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in SNPS today could grow to about $35,269 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $156,123 and a bear case around $7,967. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "SNPS Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $705 for SNPS by 2030 in the base case, from $426 today (1.7x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $275. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on SNPS's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using SNPS's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "SNPS simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$302",
        "$483",
        "$773"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$282",
        "$548",
        "$1,066"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$275",
        "$621",
        "$1,404"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$275",
        "$705",
        "$1,806"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$279",
        "$800",
        "$2,289"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$287",
        "$907",
        "$2,871"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$296",
        "$1,029",
        "$3,572"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$308",
        "$1,167",
        "$4,415"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$323",
        "$1,324",
        "$5,429"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$339",
        "$1,502",
        "$6,647"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
   "title": "People Also Watch",
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  },
  {
   "id": "related-comparisons",
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "SNPS Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "$148.9K",
    "Sold": "$77.9M",
    "Insiders": "18",
    "Avg Transaction": "$5.2M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in SNPS",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Aug 23, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "CHAN CHI-FOON Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "279.0K",
        "$87.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 13, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "DE GEUS AART J Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "227.0K",
        "$81.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 21, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "CHAN CHI-FOON Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "199.0K",
        "$42.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 3, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "DE GEUS AART J Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "158.7K",
        "$39.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 21, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "CHAN CHI-FOON Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "212.2K",
        "$31.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 21, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "DE GEUS AART J Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "168.9K",
        "$25.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 18, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "LOGAN JOSEPH W Officer",
        "Sell",
        "87.0K",
        "$25.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 26, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "PHAM TRAC Chief Financial Officer",
        "Sell",
        "74.1K",
        "$22.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Sep 1, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "DE GEUS AART J Officer and Director",
        "Sell",
        "49.6K",
        "$21.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jul 8, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "DE GEUS AART J Officer and Director",
        "Sell",
        "33.2K",
        "$20.6M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Synopsys+Inc.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "Is Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) is currently rated a 'Buy' by Wall Street analysts, with a median price target of $560, suggesting a 31.5% upside from the current price of $425.76. The stock exhibits bullish technical momentum and has a history of beating earnings estimates, supported by strong revenue growth. However, significant insider selling and a premium valuation warrant careful consideration."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Synopsys Inc.'s (SNPS) stock price forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Synopsys Inc.'s (SNPS) stock price forecast for 2030 has a base case of $704.89, with a downside projection of $275.11 and an upside projection of $1806.08. These figures represent statistical outcomes and not guaranteed price targets."
  },
  {
   "question": "How has Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) performed in recent earnings reports?",
   "answer": "Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) has consistently beaten earnings expectations. The most recent quarter to September 2026 saw an EPS of $3.91 versus an estimate of $3.67, a 6.54% surprise, leading to a 13.39% stock price increase. This follows a pattern of positive earnings surprises across recent quarters."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key technical indicators for Synopsys Inc. (SNPS)?",
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