Synopsys

SNPS Q1 2026 Earnings

Reported Feb 25, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET · SEC Source

Q1 26 EPS

$3.77

BEAT +5.98%

Est. $3.56

Q1 26 Revenue

$2.41B

BEAT +0.74%

Est. $2.39B

vs S&P Since Q1 26

+0.0%

BEATING MARKET

SNPS +8.0% vs S&P +8.0%

Market Reaction

Did SNPS Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results

Synopsys opened fiscal 2026 with a quarter that underscored how fundamentally its acquisition of Ansys has reshaped the business, posting Q1 revenue of $2.41 billion, up 65.4% year-over-year, and non-GAAP EPS of $3.77, running ahead of the $3.56 Wall… Read more Synopsys opened fiscal 2026 with a quarter that underscored how fundamentally its acquisition of Ansys has reshaped the business, posting Q1 revenue of $2.41 billion, up 65.4% year-over-year, and non-GAAP EPS of $3.77, running ahead of the $3.56 Wall Street consensus by 5.98%. The Ansys integration, now fully reflected for the first time in a complete quarterly period, was the single defining driver of that growth, with the enlarged Design Automation segment alone contributing $2.00 billion, or 83% of total revenue. Operating cash flow swung to a robust $856.83 million from negative territory a year ago, while the company aggressively reduced long-term debt by roughly $3.45 billion during the quarter. AI-fueled chip design demand remained a central theme in management's commentary, and the company reiterated full-year FY2026 revenue guidance of $9.56 billion to $9.66 billion with non-GAAP EPS of $14.38 to $14.46, signaling confidence in sustained momentum even as a Morgan Stanley downgrade flagged potential growth deceleration ahead.

Key Takeaways

  • AI-fueled robust system-level and semiconductor R&D demand
  • Ansys acquisition contributing significantly to revenue growth
  • Revenue at upper end of guided range with non-GAAP EPS above guidance
  • Strong operating cash flow of $857M vs. negative $67M year-ago quarter
  • Deferred revenue increase of $265M supporting cash generation
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SNPS YoY Financials

Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, source: SEC Filings

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SNPS Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

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“Synopsys enters 2026 with an expanded portfolio, leadership positions across the business, and the most compelling roadmap in our history.”

— Sassine Ghazi, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release