Synopsys (SNPS) grows Q2 2026 revenue to $2.28B and raises full-year targets
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Synopsys reported strong top-line growth but sharply lower GAAP profit in its second quarter of fiscal 2026. Revenue reached $2.276 billion, up from $1.604 billion a year earlier, driven by gains in both time-based and upfront product revenue as well as maintenance and services.
GAAP net income from continuing operations fell to $17.1 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared with $349.2 million, or $2.24 per diluted share, reflecting large charges for amortization of acquired intangibles, stock-based compensation and restructuring.
On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $643.7 million, or $3.35 per diluted share, versus $572.7 million, or $3.67, showing higher profit dollars but slightly lower per-share earnings. The company raised its full-year 2026 targets, guiding revenue to $9.625–$9.705 billion and non-GAAP EPS to $14.72–$14.80, and now expects about $2.0 billion in free cash flow for the year.
Positive
- Strong revenue growth and higher outlook: Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue rose to $2.276 billion from $1.604 billion year over year, and Synopsys raised its full-year 2026 guidance, targeting $9.625–$9.705 billion of revenue and non-GAAP EPS of $14.72–$14.80.
Negative
- Sharp decline in GAAP profitability: GAAP net income from continuing operations fell to $17.1 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, from $349.2 million, or $2.24 per diluted share, driven by large amortization, stock-based compensation and restructuring charges.
Insights
Revenue and guidance move higher, GAAP earnings compressed by large acquisition and restructuring costs.
Synopsys grew Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue to $2.276 billion from $1.604 billion, with Design Automation contributing $1.8218 billion. This underscores strong demand for its silicon-to-systems portfolio amid AI-driven chip complexity.
GAAP net income dropped to $17.1 million as amortization of acquired intangibles, stock-based compensation and restructuring charges totaled several hundred million dollars. Non-GAAP net income rose to $643.7 million, and six-month operating cash flow reached $1.486 billion, indicating solid cash generation.
The company raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance midpoint to $9.665 billion and now targets non-GAAP EPS of $14.72–$14.80, including a modest uplift from Ansys channel accounting and a reduction from the planned Processor IP Solutions divestiture. Subsequent quarterly filings will show how execution tracks against these higher targets.
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Earnings Snapshot
Synopsys targets Q3 2026 revenue of $2.410–$2.460 billion and full-year 2026 revenue of $9.625–$9.705 billion, with non-GAAP EPS of $3.63–$3.69 for Q3 and $14.72–$14.80 for the year.