Janet Lee Sells Synopsys Shares Worth $106,779

On June 15, 2026, Janet Lee, the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Synopsys, Inc. (NasdaqGS: SNPS), sold 235 shares of the company. The shares were sold at an average price of $454.38, totaling about $106,779. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Synopsys, Inc.

Several insiders at Synopsys were active on the same day. Deputy CFO and CAO Sudhindra Kankanwadi bought 720 shares and sold 249 shares. President and CEO Sassine Ghazi sold 14,603 shares, and Executive Chair Aart de Geus sold 449 shares. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Ellow also sold 2,543 shares, all at the same price of $454.38.

Other Institutional Activity in Synopsys

Major institutional players have also been adjusting their positions in Synopsys. BlackRock, Inc. added 725,174 shares, bringing its total holdings to 15,865,780 shares valued at approximately $6.29 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC entered a new position with 12,442,898 shares worth about $4.93 billion. State Street Corp increased its stake by 110,133 shares, now holding 8,899,023 shares valued at $3.53 billion. FMR LLC boosted its holdings by 873,487 shares, totaling 8,365,655 shares valued at $3.32 billion. Meanwhile, NVIDIA Corp maintained its position with 4,821,717 shares.

Synopsys Stock Snapshot

Shares of Synopsys are trading near $454.38. The company has a market capitalization of $87 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 26.34. Synopsys has a beta of 1.214, indicating moderate volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range spans from $376.18 to $651.73, with a 50-day moving average of $476.05 and a 200-day moving average of $461.68. The company 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

In its latest earnings report, Synopsys posted revenue of approximately $8.68 billion, reflecting a growth of 41.9%. The company achieved a net margin of 8.91% and a return on equity of 3.82%. Synopsys reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.36. The next earnings release is scheduled for September 8, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 28, 2026, Citigroup maintained its 'buy' rating for Synopsys with a price target of $610. BNP Paribas kept its 'sell' rating, targeting $450. Stifel and B of A Securities both maintained 'buy' ratings with targets of $600. Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley held 'hold' ratings with targets of $535 and $525, respectively. Needham reiterated a 'buy' rating with a target of $580, while Piper Sandler maintained a 'hold' rating with a target of $450. The overall analyst consensus is 'buy', with a mean price target of $560.38 from 26 analysts.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. is a leader in the technology sector, focusing on software and infrastructure for the semiconductor and electronics industries. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company provides a range of products and services, including digital and custom IC design solutions, verification solutions, and FPGA design products. Synopsys also offers AI-driven electronic design automation solutions and collaborates with Arm Holdings for advanced CPU development. Founded in 1986, the company is led by CEO Sassine Ghazi and employs around 28,000 people.

Bottom Line

Insider trading activity at Synopsys, including Janet Lee's recent sale, provides a glimpse into executive actions within the company. Institutional investors are actively managing their positions, reflecting ongoing interest in Synopsys' performance. Analyst ratings suggest a positive outlook, with targets reaching as high as $610. As always, 13F filings and insider transactions offer a historical perspective, not a real-time snapshot.