Synaptics VP Esther Song Sells Shares

On June 17, 2026, Esther Song, Vice President and Corporate Controller at Synaptics Incorporated, sold 138 shares of the company. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.53, totaling $18,427. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Synaptics Incorporated

In addition to Esther Song's sale, Lisa Bodensteiner, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, sold 783 shares on June 17 at the same price. Satish Ganesan, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, also sold 147 shares on the same day. These transactions were not pre-planned. On June 18, both Song and Bodensteiner sold additional shares under pre-planned trading programs.

Other Institutional Activity in Synaptics

Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its holdings in Synaptics by 526,461 shares, bringing its total to 7,547,699 shares valued at approximately $528.6 million. BlackRock, Inc., on the other hand, reduced its position by 447,821 shares, leaving it with 4,895,581 shares worth about $342.9 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both established new positions, each holding over 1.6 million shares valued at $186.6 million and $117.8 million, respectively. State Street Corp grew its holdings by 100,142 shares to a total of 2,085,833 shares, valued at $146.1 million.

Synaptics Incorporated Stock Up 5.5%

Shares of Synaptics Incorporated (NasdaqGS:SYNA) traded near $133.53 as of the latest market close. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $5.16 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 25.32. Synaptics' beta is 1.964, indicating higher volatility compared to the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is between $58.28 and $149.11, with a 50-day moving average of $113.35 and a 200-day moving average of $84.44. The company's current ratio is 3.044, and its quick ratio is 2.284, suggesting strong liquidity. Its debt-to-equity ratio stands at 64.724.

Recent Earnings

For its most recent reporting period, Synaptics reported revenue of $1.17 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 10.4%. However, the company posted a net margin of -4.1% and a return on equity of -3.5%, indicating ongoing financial challenges. The next earnings release is scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 9, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its 'buy' rating for Synaptics with a price target of $155. Previously, on May 20, Rosenblatt also maintained a 'buy' rating, setting a target of $180. Other firms like JP Morgan, Barclays, and Susquehanna have also continued their 'buy' ratings with targets ranging from $110 to $125. The consensus rating among 11 analysts is 'buy', with an average price target of $129.64.

About Synaptics

Synaptics Incorporated is a technology company specializing in semiconductor products. It develops touch, display, biometrics, and multimedia products for various applications, including mobile, personal computers, and automotive. The company also offers wireless and AI solutions, among other technologies. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Synaptics employs around 1,700 people and is led by CEO Rahul G. Patel.

Bottom Line

Insider transactions, like those by Esther Song, provide insight into executive sentiment at Synaptics. While such sales can be routine, they are closely watched by investors. Synaptics continues to operate in the dynamic semiconductor industry, with analysts maintaining positive ratings despite recent financial challenges. As always, these insights reflect past events and may not represent current conditions.