Synaptics VP Esther Song Sells Shares

Esther Song, Vice President and Corporate Controller at Synaptics Incorporated, sold 126 shares of the company on June 18, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $138.28, totaling $17,423.28. This transaction was part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Synaptics Incorporated

Several insiders at Synaptics Incorporated have been active in trading shares recently. On June 18, 2026, Esther Song sold 126 shares at $138.28 each. Lisa Bodensteiner, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, sold 334 shares on the same day, also as part of a planned transaction. On June 17, Song sold an additional 138 shares at $133.53, while Bodensteiner sold 783 shares at the same price, but not under a planned program. Satish Ganesan, Senior Vice President and General Manager, also sold 147 shares on June 17.

Synaptics Incorporated Stock Up 5.5%

Shares of Synaptics Incorporated, trading under the ticker SYNA on the NasdaqGS, were priced at $133.53. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $5.16 billion. Synaptics features a forward P/E ratio of 25.32 and a beta of 1.964, indicating higher volatility compared to the broader market. The stock's 52-week range spans from $58.28 to $149.11, with a 50-day moving average of $113.35 and a 200-day moving average of $84.44. Synaptics maintains a solid current ratio of 3.044 and a quick ratio of 2.284, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 64.724.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wells Fargo maintained its 'buy' rating on Synaptics on June 9, 2026, with a price target of $155. Rosenblatt also kept a 'buy' rating with a target of $180 on May 20, 2026. JP Morgan and Barclays maintained their 'buy' ratings with targets of $115 and $110, respectively, on May 8, 2026. The consensus among 11 analysts is a 'buy' rating, with an average target price of $129.64.

About Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics Incorporated, based in San Jose, California, is a technology company specializing in semiconductor products. It offers a wide range of products including touch, display, biometrics, voice, and audio solutions for various applications like mobile, personal computers, smart home, and automotive industries. The company also provides wireless and multimedia solutions, as well as AI and machine learning toolchains. Synaptics sells its products through direct sales and various distribution channels.

Bottom Line

Esther Song's recent sale of Synaptics shares is part of a planned transaction, a common practice for corporate insiders. Synaptics remains a significant player in the semiconductor industry, with a diverse product portfolio and a solid financial foundation. Investors keep a close watch on insider activities and analyst ratings to gauge future prospects. Note that insider transactions like these are disclosed after the fact and may not reflect current holdings.