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Synopsys (SNPS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$504.42 +1.91 (+0.38%)
Closing price 05/6/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$502.51 -1.91 (-0.38%)
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Synopsys - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
8

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Synopsys in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for SNPS.

Consensus Price Target

$531.00
5.27% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Synopsys, the average price target is $531.00. The highest price target for SNPS is $650.00, while the lowest price target for SNPS is $425.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.27% from the current price of $504.42.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SNPS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/7/25 to 5/7/26
1 Month Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26
3 Months Ago
2/6/25 to 2/6/26
1 Year Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$531.00$531.00$553.57$613.43
Forecasted Upside5.27% Upside33.45% Upside29.68% Upside27.49% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy

SNPS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SNPS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Synopsys Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSynopsysComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.41
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.27% Upside180.31% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
2/26/2026
Charles Shi
Charles Shi
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
2/26/2026
Joe Quatrochi
Joe Quatrochi
Not Rated
Lower TargetEqual Weight$500.00 ➝ $450.00+5.68%
2/26/2026
Blair Abernethy
Blair Abernethy
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$560.00 ➝ $530.00+18.00%
2/26/2026Lower TargetNeutral$520.00 ➝ $430.00-4.27%
2/25/2026Reiterated RatingOverweightEqual Weight$550.00 ➝ $480.00+6.86%
2/25/2026Set TargetBuy$600.00+33.58%
2/20/2026 DowngradeBuyHold$455.00+2.54%
1/22/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
12/11/2025Boost TargetOverweight$575.00 ➝ $600.00+26.10%
12/11/2025Boost TargetOverweight$600.00 ➝ $650.00+37.51%
12/8/2025UpgradeUnderperformNeutral$525.00 ➝ $500.00+7.12%
11/24/2025Initiated CoverageUnderperformBuy$580.00+49.35%
11/10/2025 UpgradeStrong SellHold
10/2/2025Initiated CoverageUnderperform$425.00-13.05%
9/11/2025Lower TargetOutperform$700.00 ➝ $600.00+38.27%
9/10/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
9/10/2025Lower TargetBuy$650.00 ➝ $550.00-9.00%
1/13/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$600.00+21.82%
11/11/2024Initiated CoverageBuy$675.00+21.35%
10/15/2024Initiated CoverageBuy$660.00+21.00%

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Should I Buy Synopsys Stock? SNPS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Synopsys pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Synopsys
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Synopsys, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $497.50, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the semiconductor sector.
  • Synopsys, Inc. reported a significant year-over-year revenue increase of 65.6%, indicating strong demand for its electronic design automation software and semiconductor intellectual property.
  • The company has consistently beaten earnings expectations, with a recent EPS of $3.77 surpassing analyst estimates, showcasing its robust financial performance.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $95.30 billion, Synopsys, Inc. is a major player in the industry, providing stability and potential for long-term growth.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with a price target averaging around $531.00, suggesting that there is room for price appreciation in the near term.

Synopsys
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Synopsys, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite strong revenue growth, the company has a high P/E ratio of 77.25, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Recent price target reductions by several analysts, including a drop to $450.00 by Wells Fargo, may signal concerns about future performance and market conditions.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.25, suggesting that it may be more sensitive to market fluctuations than other stocks.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, while relatively low, any increase in debt could impact financial stability and investor confidence.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with eight holding a "Buy" rating and eight a "Hold" rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future trajectory.

SNPS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Synopsys is $531.00, with a high forecast of $650.00 and a low forecast of $425.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Synopsys in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" SNPS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SNPS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Synopsys's stock has a predicted upside of 5.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Synopsys's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Synopsys has been rated by research analysts at HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Rosenblatt Securities, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Synopsys more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Synopsys is 2.41 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how SNPS compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:SNPS) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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