Synopsys stock heads into the open after a 1.0% gain

At the close on September 10, 2026, Synopsys stock finished at about USD 397 on the Nasdaq with a 1.0% daily gain, outperforming broader U.S. benchmarks while trading roughly one quarter below its 52-week high. Today investors watch the impact of a fresh Wells Fargo upgrade.

Synopsys stock closed at about USD 397 on the Nasdaq on September 10, 2026, up roughly 1.0% from the prior session. The move left the shares trading more than 25% below a 52-week high near USD 539, underscoring how far they still sit from their recent peak.

September 10, 2026 in numbers

Synopsys Inc. (ISIN US8716071076, Nasdaq: SNPS) ended the September 10, 2026 session around USD 397 per share on the Nasdaq, marking a gain of about 1.0% for the day. Per Nasdaq data visible on major quote platforms, the stock traded between roughly USD 390 at the low and just above USD 398 at the high, with the close comfortably inside that intraday range. A same-day overview from MarketWatch noted that Synopsys shares finished about 26.38% below a 52-week high of USD 539.48, highlighting a significant gap to the top of the recent range even after the latest advance.MarketWatch U.S. large-cap indices lost ground on September 10, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.8% on the day, so Synopsys delivered a positive return against a weaker tape.Zacks

The session also featured a notable analyst development. As reported by MarketBeat, Morgan Stanley shifted its stance on Synopsys to a more bullish view, upgrading the shares to a buy rating on September 10, 2026.MarketBeat A separate valuation-focused article on Simply Wall St pointed out that Synopsys shares were trading near USD 397.17 at the close, with a one-day return of 1.0% and a 90-day share price return down 12.5%, framing the latest move within a softer medium-term performance trend.Simply Wall St

Analyst calls shape today

Into today, the fresh analyst support remains an important narrative point for Synopsys. MarketBeat highlighted Morgan Stanley's new buy rating and the associated positive case for the stock, which may continue to influence sentiment as trading resumes on September 11, 2026.MarketBeat Barchart also noted in a September 10, 2026 commentary that Wells Fargo raised its price target on Synopsys to USD 475 and maintained a strong positive view, with the broader analyst consensus implying substantial upside versus current levels.Barchart These calls add to a backdrop in which Synopsys has already reported strong fiscal 2026 progress and raised its long-term targets, giving investors concrete fundamental milestones to weigh as the next stretch of trading unfolds.Stock Titan