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Synopsys (SNPS) Stock Analysis

Technology Updated August 17, 2026
$413.21
52W $366.00 – $626.24
55/100
$80.71B
95.4
1.21
AI Committee Verdict
Watch
55/100
Conviction: Contested · 67% agreement · 6 analysts
+27.0%
-9.6%
2.80:1
Contested

Is SNPS Bullish or Bearish?

Mixed. Innellis AI committee rates Synopsys (SNPS) Watch with a composite score of 55/100 , based on 6 analysts with 67% agreement. Last updated August 17, 2026.

What Would Change This View

Upgrade to Buy
Requires a committee score of 60.0 — +4.71 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
Downgrade to Reduce
Requires the score to fall below 40.0 — -15.29 from today. The band boundary is 45.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.

Executive Summary

The committee is genuinely divided. Macro Analyst sees a compelling case — vix regime is low -- calm backdrop supports risk-taking. Risk Analyst remains cautious — bollinger bandwidth of 16.8% signals elevated volatility. This disagreement is itself the signal — the setup is not clean in either direction.

Bull & Bear Case

Bull Case
  • Revenue growing 39.5% YoY -- genuine top-line momentum — Growth
  • 3 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
  • MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum — Technical
  • VIX regime is low -- calm backdrop supports risk-taking — Macro
Bear Case
  • P/E of 101.7 is expensive by classic value standards — Value
  • ROE of only 2.6% -- cheap may mean cheap for a reason — Value
  • EPS declining -68.8% YoY despite any revenue growth — Growth
  • Growth rate is decelerating quarter over quarter -- the trend line matters more than the level — Growth
  • Bollinger bandwidth of 16.8% signals elevated volatility — Risk
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)

AI Investment Committee

Committee Consensus As of August 17, 2026
Overall Committee Score
55/100
Agreement
67%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Contested
Sector Rank
Top 87%
of 284 Technology peers
Value Analyst neutral
44 / 100 · High confidence
Fair value -- neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced
− P/E of 101.7 is expensive by classic value standards
Growth Analyst neutral
55 / 100 · High confidence
Moderate growth -- present but not remarkable
+ Revenue growing 39.5% YoY -- genuine top-line momentum
− EPS declining -68.8% YoY despite any revenue growth
Technical Analyst neutral
58 / 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
Risk Analyst bearish
35 / 100 · Low confidence
Elevated risk from leverage, volatility, event exposure, or portfolio concentration -- size accordingly
− Bollinger bandwidth of 16.8% signals elevated volatility
Macro Analyst bullish
80 / 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
+ VIX regime is low -- calm backdrop supports risk-taking
News Analyst neutral
60 / 100 · Low confidence
News flow is mixed or quiet -- no strong signal either way right now
Portfolio Manager neutral
45 / 100 · High confidence
Portfolio-level factors are mixed -- worth a deliberate sizing decision, not a default-size position
+ Portfolio position concentration is currently healthy
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2963.04)
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Investment Thesis Evolution

Committee score moved marginally from 55.3 to 55.3.

Analyst-level changes:
  • Portfolio Manager: +1 bearish signal(s).

Comparing 2026-08-16 to 2026-08-17 (1 day apart).

Technical Analysis

RSI (14)
69.9
Neutral
MACD Histogram
5.707
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Downtrend
Market Structure
Mixed
Support
$380.90
Resistance
$535.17
Bollinger %B
0.91
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$409.49 Above
EMA 21
$407.46 Above
EMA 50
$422.90 Below
EMA 200
$457.44 Below

Fundamental Analysis

Valuation
61
Growth
55
Profitability
49
Financial Health
76
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio 95.4×
P/B Ratio 2.63×
PEG Ratio -1.39
Dividend Yield 0.00%
52W High $626.24
52W Low $366.00
Quality & Growth
ROE 470.3%
ROA 276.2%
Gross Margin 7347.2%
Operating Margin 836.5%
Revenue Growth YoY
Debt / Equity 0.36
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 95.4 (rich relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 2.6x; PEG ratio of -1.4 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 4.7%; Return on assets of 2.8%; Net margin of 8.9%; Gross margin of 73.5%; Current ratio of 1.43 (tight short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 0.36; Free cash flow per share is positive (14.05); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 4.1%; 3 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth decelerating (+30.0% -> -11.1% QoQ); Analyst estimates rising over recent quarters
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