Synopsys (SNPS) CFO Shelagh Glaser Sells $1.5M of Stock

On June 12, 2026, Shelagh Glaser, the Chief Financial Officer of Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQGS: SNPS), sold 3,394 shares of the company. These shares were sold at an average price of $450.02 each, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $1.53 million. This sale was part of a planned transaction.

Insider Buying and Selling at Synopsys, Inc.

Shelagh Glaser, Synopsys' CFO, executed a planned sale of 3,394 shares on June 12, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $450.02, totaling about $1.53 million. This transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In other insider activities, Janet Lee, the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, made several transactions on June 1, 2026, involving both purchases and sales of shares.

Other Institutional Activity in Synopsys

BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in Synopsys by 725,174 shares, ending with 15,865,780 shares valued at about $6.29 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC established a new position with 12,442,898 shares worth approximately $4.93 billion. State Street Corp added 110,133 shares, bringing its total to 8,899,023 shares, valued at $3.53 billion. FMR LLC boosted its stake by 873,487 shares to 8,365,655 shares, which are now worth approximately $3.32 billion.

Synopsys, Inc. Stock Down 5.3%

Shares of Synopsys (NASDAQGS: SNPS) traded around $453.89. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $86.91 billion and a P/E ratio of 104.1. The stock's 52-week low is $376.18, while its high is $651.73. Synopsys has a 50-day moving average of $474.88 and a 200-day moving average of $462.42. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.43 and a quick ratio of 0.997, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 35.57.

Recent Earnings

Synopsys reported revenues of about $8.68 billion, with a revenue growth rate of 41.9%. The company's earnings per share stood at $4.36, with a net margin of 8.91% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The next earnings report is scheduled for September 8, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 28, 2026, Citigroup maintained its 'buy' rating with a price target of $610. Stifel also maintained a 'buy' rating, setting their target at $600. BNP Paribas continued to rate the stock as 'sell' with a target of $450, while Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley held 'hold' ratings with targets of $535 and $525, respectively. The consensus among 26 analysts is a 'buy' rating, with an average target price of $560.38.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. is a leading technology company based in Sunnyvale, California. It provides design IP solutions in the semiconductor and electronics industries, operating through its Design Automation and Design IP segments. The company offers a range of solutions, including digital and custom IC design, verification, and FPGA design products. Synopsys collaborates with Arm Holdings on AGI CPU development and serves various markets, including automotive and electronics.

Bottom Line

Shelagh Glaser's recent planned sale of Synopsys shares highlights ongoing insider activities within the company. Investors often track such transactions for insights into management's view of the company's prospects. Synopsys continues to perform robustly in the technology sector, with strong revenue growth and a solid market position. Analyst ratings reflect a generally positive outlook, although opinions vary.