Synopsys, Inc.

SNPS · Technology

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 .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure

Key Statistics

Current Price
$467.61
Market Cap
$89.61B
52-Week High
$539.48
52-Week Low
$362.55
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure

$1,000 Invested in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS)

1 Year
$1,056
+6%
3 Years
$1,031
+3%
5 Years
$1,443
+44%
10 Years
$7,908
+691%
Since IPO
$59,379
+5838%

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 $1,056 as of November 2026, representing a +5.6% 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 $1,031 as of November 2026, representing a +3.1% 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 $1,443 as of November 2026, representing a +44.3% 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 $7,908 as of November 2026, representing a +690.8% 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 $59,379 as of November 2026, representing a +5837.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.49%
Positive Months
234
56% of 416
Negative Months
179
43% of 416
Data Period
34+ years
416 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2002 (+37.3%)
Best month on avg: May (+4.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Aug 2004 (-36.8%)
Worst month on avg: January (-1.8%)

Over the past 34+ years (416 months), Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.49% with a median return of +1.25%. The stock had 234 positive months (56%) and 179 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 +4.5%), 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 +16.50% with a median return of +18.68%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.45%. 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.

Avg Return
+16.50%
Best Year
2020 (+86.24%)
Worst Year
2004 (-42.26%)
Positive Years
22/34
Year Return Start End
2026 -0.45% $469.72 $467.61
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: 11/1/2026