Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) Stock Forecast
SNPS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.76 / 5 from 25 analysts
- Price target
- $583.99 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +28.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 9, 2026 EPS estimate $3.06
- 52-week range
- $367.70 – $534.56
SNPS analyst ratings
25 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SNPS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SNPS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $3.67 | $3.63 | $3.78 | $3.39 | +8.4% | 17 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $4.45 | $3.98 | $5.08 | $3.77 | +17.9% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $15.14 | $15.03 | $15.31 | $12.91 | +17.2% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $18.67 | $17.55 | $19.19 | $15.14 | +23.3% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SNPS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $2.44B | $2.42B | $2.46B | +40.2% | 17 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $2.68B | $2.54B | $2.85B | +11.3% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $9.72B | $9.71B | $9.74B | +37.8% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $11.05B | $10.83B | $11.17B | +13.7% | 20 |
SNPS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SNPS revenue: reported and forecast
SNPS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $3.63 | $3.67 | $3.67 | $3.67 | $3.67 | +1.1% | 8 up · 7 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $4.31 | $4.31 | $4.34 | $4.46 | $4.45 | +3.1% | 7 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $14.77 | $14.75 | $15.14 | $15.14 | $15.14 | +2.5% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $17.27 | $17.28 | $17.53 | $18.58 | $18.67 | +8.1% | 11 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SNPS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SNPS beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from SNPS
25 analysts cover Synopsys; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.76 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $583.99, 28.5% above the latest close of $454.63. Analysts expect earnings of $15.14 per share for FY2026, +17.2% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $18.67 per share on revenue of $11.0 billion. Synopsys beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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SNPS forecast FAQ
What is Synopsys's price target?
The average analyst price target for Synopsys is $583.99, 28.5% above the latest close of $454.63.
Is Synopsys a buy, hold or sell?
Of 25 analysts covering Synopsys, 20 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Synopsys's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $15.14 per share for FY2026 (range $15.03 to $15.31); for FY2027 the estimate is $18.67.
What is Synopsys's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $9.7 billion, growth of 37.8%; for FY2027 it is $11.0 billion.
When does Synopsys report earnings?
Synopsys is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 9, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $3.06.
Does Synopsys usually beat earnings estimates?
Synopsys reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.