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SYNOPSYS INC

SNPS | Q4 2025
Management Tone:BullishConfidence:High

Key Themes:

AI and chip design advancementsANSYS integration and impactStrategic partnershipsChina market challengesFinancial discipline and cost management

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Executive Summary

Synopsys reported a successful fiscal year 2025 with record revenue of $7.05 billion, a 15% increase driven by strategic integrations such as ANSYS. The company's Q4 revenue was $2.25 billion, aligning with guidance, while EPS of $2.90 exceeded expectations. The firm is poised for further growth in 2026, targeting revenue between $9.56 and $9.66 billion and an EPS of $14.32 to $14.40. Despite geopolitical challenges in China, the overall sentiment was optimistic with a strategic focus on AI-driven initiatives and collaborations, notably with NVIDIA. The conference call emphasized Synopsys's redefined role from an EDA leader to a broader engineering solutions provider, a transformation bolstered by the ANSYS acquisition. The strategic partnership with NVIDIA is seen as a key driver for future growth, integrating accelerated computing into design workflows. Management described 2026 as a transitional year for the IP business, with efforts focused on streamlining operations and capturing new market opportunities. Analyst questions focused on organic growth rates, operational synergies, market headwinds in the IP segment, and the impact of continued restrictions on China sales. Management confirmed confidence in maintaining long-term double-digit growth, encouraged by emerging opportunities in AI and synergy from strategic collaborations. The call concluded on a positive note, with a reiteration of financial discipline and commitment to innovation as pivotal to future prosperity.

Key Highlights

financialSaseen Ghazi

Synopsys achieved a record annual revenue of $7.05 billion in 2025.

strategySaseen Ghazi

AI is driving chips to the atomic level, prompting new engineering workflows.

strategySaseen Ghazi

Our strategic partnership with NVIDIA will revolutionize design using AI.

financialSheila Glazer

Design IP segment faced a challenging year, down 8% in 2025.

guidanceSheila Glazer

2026 targets include revenue of $9.56 to $9.66 billion, EPS $14.32 to $14.40.

guidanceSheila Glazer

Non-GAAP operating margin set to improve by 320 basis points in 2026.

guidanceSheila Glazer

Cash flow from operations expected to grow $700 million in 2026.

strategySaseen Ghazi

Integration of ANSYS with Synopsys is progressing with unified R&D teams.

strategySaseen Ghazi

Hyperscalers use multiple chip strategies, driving demand for Synopsys solutions.

financialSaseen Ghazi

ANSYS performed well in China, while Synopsys faced restrictions in advanced solutions sales.

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Key Metrics

Annual Revenue

$7.05 billion

up 15%

Q4 Revenue

$2.25 billion

high end of guidance

Q4 EPS

$2.90

ahead of guidance

Operating Margin

37.3%

Free Cash Flow

$1.35 billion

ahead of expectations

Details

Company
SYNOPSYS INC
Symbol
SNPS
Period
Q4 2025
Processed
December 11, 2025