About Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS)
Synopsys, Inc. is a Software - Infrastructure company operating in the Technology sector.
SNPS trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $432.48
- Market Cap
- $82.85B
- 52-Week High
- $651.73
- 52-Week Low
- $365.74
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
$1,000 Invested in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS)
How much would $1,000 invested in SNPS be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in SNPS 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) in 2025 would be worth $964 as of May 2026, representing a -3.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in SNPS 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) in 2023 would be worth $1,161 as of May 2026, representing a +16.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in SNPS 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) in 2021 would be worth $1,836 as of May 2026, representing a +83.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in SNPS 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) in 2016 would be worth $9,319 as of May 2026, representing a +831.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in SNPS at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) at IPO would be worth $54,918 as of May 2026, representing a +5391.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 34+ years (409 months), Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.49% with a median return of +1.35%. The stock had 232 positive months (57%) and 174 negative months (43%). The best month in SNPS's history was November 2002 with a +37.3% return, while the worst was August 2004 at -36.8%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.7%), and January the weakest (-1.8%).
SNPS's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +68.0%, and the worst was 2004 at -41.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 34 years of trading history, Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) has delivered an average annual return of +16.28% with a median return of +18.68%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.19%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (65%) and losses in 12 years (35%).
SNPS's best year was 2020 with a +86.24% gain, while the worst was 2004 at -42.26%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. SNPS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.93% | $469.72 | $432.48 |
| 2025 | -3.22% | $485.36 | $469.72 |
| 2024 | -5.74% | $514.91 | $485.36 |
| 2023 | +61.27% | $319.29 | $514.91 |
| 2022 | -13.35% | $368.50 | $319.29 |
| 2021 | +42.15% | $259.24 | $368.50 |
| 2020 | +86.24% | $139.20 | $259.24 |
| 2019 | +65.24% | $84.24 | $139.20 |
| 2018 | -1.17% | $85.24 | $84.24 |
| 2017 | +44.82% | $58.86 | $85.24 |
| 2016 | +29.05% | $45.61 | $58.86 |
| 2015 | +4.92% | $43.47 | $45.61 |
| 2014 | +7.15% | $40.57 | $43.47 |
| 2013 | +27.42% | $31.84 | $40.57 |
| 2012 | +17.06% | $27.20 | $31.84 |
| 2011 | +1.08% | $26.91 | $27.20 |
| 2010 | +20.78% | $22.28 | $26.91 |
| 2009 | +20.30% | $18.52 | $22.28 |
| 2008 | -28.58% | $25.93 | $18.52 |
| 2007 | -2.99% | $26.73 | $25.93 |
| 2006 | +33.25% | $20.06 | $26.73 |
| 2005 | +2.61% | $19.55 | $20.06 |
| 2004 | -42.26% | $33.86 | $19.55 |
| 2003 | +46.74% | $23.08 | $33.86 |
| 2002 | -21.87% | $29.53 | $23.08 |
| 2001 | +24.52% | $23.72 | $29.53 |
| 2000 | -28.93% | $33.38 | $23.72 |
| 1999 | +23.04% | $27.12 | $33.38 |
| 1998 | +51.75% | $17.88 | $27.12 |
| 1997 | -22.70% | $23.12 | $17.88 |
| 1996 | +21.71% | $19.00 | $23.12 |
| 1995 | +73.71% | $10.94 | $19.00 |
| 1994 | -3.31% | $11.31 | $10.94 |
| 1993 | +30.69% | $8.66 | $11.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions: SNPS
What sector is SNPS in? ▼
SNPS operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Infrastructure industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has SNPS performed historically? ▼
Over 34 years of trading history, SNPS has posted gains in 22 years (65% of the time). The best year was 2020 with a +86.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in SNPS? ▼
You can invest in SNPS through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SNPS.
Last updated: 3/24/2026