Synopsys CFO Shelagh Glaser Sells Shares Worth $198,109

On June 15, 2026, Shelagh Glaser, the Chief Financial Officer of Synopsys, Inc. (NasdaqGS: SNPS), sold 436 shares of the company. The shares were sold at an average price of $454.38, resulting in a total transaction value of $198,109.68. This was not a planned sale and was executed under transaction code F.

Insider Buying and Selling at Synopsys, Inc.

Besides Glaser's sale, several other insiders made transactions on June 15, 2026. Sudhindra Kankanwadi, Deputy CFO & CAO, bought 720 shares, while Janet Lee, the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, purchased 540 shares. Executive Chair Aart de Geus sold 449 shares, and CEO Sassine Ghazi sold 14,603 shares. Michael Ellow, Chief Revenue Officer, also sold 2,543 shares at the same price as Glaser.

Other Institutional Activity in Synopsys

Several institutional investors have been active in Synopsys recently. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 725,174 shares, bringing its total to 15,865,780 shares worth approximately $6.29 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC acquired 12,442,898 shares, now holding the same amount with a value of $4.93 billion. State Street Corp added 110,133 shares, reaching a total of 8,899,023 shares valued at around $3.53 billion. FMR LLC boosted its stake by 873,487 shares, ending with 8,365,655 shares worth about $3.32 billion.

Synopsys, Inc. Stock Snapshot

Shares of Synopsys are currently trading at $454.38. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $87 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 26.34. Its beta is 1.214, indicating moderate volatility. Over the past year, the stock has ranged between $376.18 and $651.73, with a 50-day moving average of $476.05 and a 200-day moving average of $461.68. Synopsys maintains a current ratio of 1.434 and a quick ratio of 0.997, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 35.574.

Recent Earnings

For its recent quarter, Synopsys reported revenue of $8.68 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 41.9%. The company achieved an EPS of $4.36, with a net margin of 8.91% and a return on equity of 3.82%. Synopsys is scheduled to announce its next earnings on September 8, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 28, 2026, several analysts updated their ratings for Synopsys. Citigroup maintained a 'buy' rating with a price target of $610. BNP Paribas kept a 'sell' rating with a $450 target, while Stifel and B of A Securities both maintained 'buy' ratings with targets of $600. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' rating, with a mean price target of $560.38 based on 26 opinions.

About Synopsys, Inc.

Synopsys, Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a leader in the technology sector, specifically in the software infrastructure industry. The company, led by CEO Sassine Ghazi, provides a wide range of design IP solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. Synopsys operates in two main segments: Design Automation and Design IP. It offers digital and custom IC design solutions, verification and prototyping services, and a variety of IP solutions for different markets, including automotive and security. With approximately 28,000 employees, Synopsys continues to innovate in the field of electronic design automation.

Bottom Line

Synopsys, Inc. remains a significant player in the technology sector, with active insider trading activity reflecting various strategic decisions. The recent sale by CFO Shelagh Glaser is part of a broader pattern of insider transactions. Institutional investors continue to adjust their positions in the company, indicating ongoing interest. Analysts maintain a positive outlook on Synopsys, suggesting potential growth opportunities. It's important to remember that insider transactions are reported after the fact and may not indicate current sentiment.