Synopsys Inc. stock falls toward 52-week low despite strong Q3 figures
Published on 09/16/2026 at 16:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Synopsys Inc. stock (ISIN US8716071076) ended Nasdaq trading at USD 367.70 on September 15, 2026, down 3.6 percent from the prior close and moving closer to its 52-week low in a weak semiconductor tape. As MarketBeat reported on September 16, 2026, the company now guides non-GAAP earnings per share in a range of USD 4.10 to 4.16 for fiscal Q4 2026 and USD 15.04 to 15.10 for fiscal year 2026, underscoring that the recent price weakness contrasts with solid operating momentum.MarketBeat
Stock under pressure near 52-week low
According to ad hoc news data summarized on September 16, 2026, Synopsys Inc. shares closed at USD 367.70 on the Nasdaq on September 15, 2026, after a decline of 3.6 percent, with the stock trading between an intraday low near USD 365 and a high around USD 381 during that session.ad hoc news MarketBeat noted that the shares recently hit a new 52-week low during trading, with the stock changing hands as low as USD 364.72 and last quoted around USD 363.70 on that day, compared with a previous close of USD 381.43.MarketBeat
As Investing.com reported on September 15, 2026, Synopsys stock has been trading just above its 52-week low, with one recent quote at USD 365.87, against a 52-week range that stretches from roughly USD 366 at the low end to USD 539.48 at the high end.Investing.com Per an earlier ad hoc news overview on September 15, 2026, the 52-week range was reported between USD 366.00 and USD 539.48 as of September 14, 2026, highlighting that the latest closing price of USD 367.70 leaves the shares trading only about USD 1.70 above the reported low and more than USD 170 below the 52-week high.ad hoc news
Q3 2026 earnings beat and strong guidance
In the fundamental picture, Synopsys has recently reported strong fiscal third-quarter 2026 results that surpassed Wall Street expectations. According to an earnings summary from Investing.com cited by ad hoc news, Synopsys delivered non-GAAP earnings of USD 3.91 per share in fiscal Q3 2026, compared with analyst estimates of USD 3.67 per share for the same period, representing a positive surprise of USD 0.24 per share or about 6.5 percent.ad hoc news The same report states that revenue in fiscal Q3 2026 reached USD 2.48 billion, ahead of consensus expectations of USD 2.44 billion, meaning Synopsys outperformed the revenue estimate by USD 0.04 billion or roughly 1.6 percent for that quarter.ad hoc news
Based on Yahoo Finance data quoted in the same ad hoc news article, the fiscal Q3 2026 performance translated into a profit margin of about 22.04 percent on the reported revenue base, indicating that Synopsys is combining solid top-line growth with attractive profitability in its core electronic design automation and semiconductor design tools business.ad hoc news For investors, this beat on both earnings and revenue for fiscal Q3 2026 provides a quantitative counterpoint to the current share price weakness, suggesting that the market is currently focusing more on valuation and sector sentiment than on near-term operating execution.
Looking ahead, Synopsys has issued guidance that continues to point to year-on-year growth in earnings. MarketBeat reports that the company has set its non-GAAP earnings guidance for fiscal Q4 2026 at USD 4.10 to 4.16 per share and for fiscal year 2026 at USD 15.04 to 15.10 per share, implying that full-year earnings would be well above the Q3 quarterly run-rate and reflect continued momentum from its recurring software licensing and IP revenue streams.MarketBeat In addition, a recent analysis on Simply Wall St notes that discounted cash flow projections for Synopsys place the estimated intrinsic value meaningfully above the current share price of USD 367.70, reinforcing the view that the long-term cash-generating capacity of the business may not be fully reflected in the current quotation.Simply Wall St
Analyst views and valuation context
According to MarketBeat, Synopsys Inc. currently carries an average analyst rating of Moderate Buy, with an average target price of USD 562.67 as of September 16, 2026, based on a compilation of recent research coverage.MarketBeat With the shares closing at USD 367.70 on September 15, 2026, that average target implies a potential upside of about USD 195 per share or roughly 53 percent relative to the latest closing price, illustrating how far the current quotation has fallen below where the analyst community collectively sees fair value based on their models and sector assumptions.
On the valuation side, GuruFocus notes that Synopsys has a GF Score of 90 out of 100 and that the current price of USD 367.70 stands around 43.9 percent below its GF Value estimate of USD 655.77, pointing to a substantial margin of safety according to that proprietary framework.GuruFocus In a separate discounted cash flow analysis on September 16, 2026, GuruFocus calculates an earnings-based intrinsic value of USD 409.79 per share and a free-cash-flow-based intrinsic value of USD 343.93 per share, compared with the same USD 367.70 market price, suggesting that Synopsys stock is modestly undervalued on an earnings-based DCF view and fairly valued on an FCF-based view.GuruFocus
A Trefis overview of S&P 500 stocks hitting 52-week lows on September 16, 2026, lists Synopsys among the names whose share prices have retreated, noting that the company trades at 65.4 times trailing earnings, with revenue growth of 46.3 percent over the last twelve months and a free cash flow yield of 3.9 percent.Trefis This combination of high growth, decent cash flow yield and an elevated earnings multiple illustrates the core investor debate: while Synopsys continues to expand rapidly, the valuation attached to that growth has compressed sharply in the recent selloff.
Technical picture and upcoming events
From a technical perspective, Traders Union reports that Synopsys shares were recently quoted at USD 367.34, reflecting a drop of 3.71 percent for the day and leaving the stock below several key moving averages, including the 20-day moving average around USD 392.95, the 50-day moving average at USD 396.89 and the long-term 200-day moving average at USD 447.26.Traders Union The same analysis highlights that indicators such as MACD and ADX are signaling a Sell, while the relative strength index sits around 23.94, deep in oversold territory, suggesting that the recent downward momentum in Synopsys stock is pronounced but may also set the stage for a potential technical rebound if fundamentals remain supportive.
In terms of corporate events, a previous ad hoc news article referencing Yahoo Finance data indicated that Synopsys had scheduled its next earnings-related date for August 26, 2026, in its financial calendar, which lies within the current fiscal year and provides a near-term checkpoint for investors monitoring the execution of the company’s guidance.ad hoc news In addition, a recent note on Quiver Quant mentions that Synopsys is heading toward an investor day on September 30, 2026, and that the latest share price drop appears tied more to a broad semiconductor selloff and risk-off positioning than to any new company-specific setback, with prior filings having included a raised outlook after second-quarter results.Quiver Quant For shareholders, these dates and guidance points serve as key milestones at which the disconnect between the current price near the 52-week low and the company’s strong reported numbers may be reassessed.
Synopsys stock near multi-month lows
As of the close of Nasdaq trading on September 15, 2026, Synopsys Inc. stock stood at USD 367.70, with the price data indicating a decline of 3.6 percent on the day, an intraday trading range roughly between USD 365 and USD 381, a 52-week low in the mid-USD 360s and a 52-week high around USD 539, alongside a reported market capitalization in the low USD 70 billion range based on recent summaries. With the shares now hovering just above their 52-week low yet backed by fiscal Q3 2026 earnings of USD 3.91 per share and revenue of USD 2.48 billion that beat consensus, the tension between short-term market sentiment and longer-term fundamentals is likely to remain the central consideration for investors analyzing Synopsys stock.
Synopsys Inc. stock - key data
- Company: Synopsys Inc.
- ISIN: US8716071076
- Ticker: SNPS
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 15, 2026, 16:00): 367.70 USD
- Market capitalization: 73.10 billion USD (as of September 15, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Software / Electronic design automation
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: August 26, 2026
