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Synopsys Inc. is a U.S.-based technology company operating in the software industry, specializing in electronic design automation (EDA), semiconductor intellectual property (IP), and software security. It is one of the largest global providers of tools used to design and verify advanced chips and embedded systems.
Founded in 1986 by Aart de Geus and David Gregory, the company was created to modernize the semiconductor design process by offering automation tools that significantly improved speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Its early innovations helped transform the electronic design landscape and enabled faster development cycles for complex integrated circuits.
The company’s portfolio includes EDA tools, hardware verification solutions, semiconductor IP for SoCs (System-on-Chip), photonics design tools, software security testing, and vulnerability analysis solutions.
These products serve industries such as computing, automotive, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, aerospace, and consumer electronics.
Synopsys has a strong global presence, with operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Its clients include semiconductor manufacturers, electronics design firms, automotive companies, and developers of advanced hardware and software.
The market in which it operates is highly competitive and driven by demand for smaller, faster, and more efficient chips, as well as rapid advances in AI and high-performance computing. Key competitors include Cadence Design Systems and Siemens EDA.
Operationally, the company maintains research and development centers, commercial offices, and specialized engineering teams focused on continuous innovation across its product lines.
Synopsys Inc. shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker SNPS.
History and when Synopsys Inc. was founded
Synopsys Inc. was founded in 1986 in the United States by Aart de Geus and David Gregory, with the goal of providing advanced solutions for electronic design automation. Its early success came from pioneering logic synthesis tools that quickly became industry standards.
Throughout the 1990s, Synopsys expanded rapidly through strategic acquisitions and internal development, broadening its EDA portfolio and solidifying its position as a global leader. The company went public in 1992, raising capital that fueled further innovation and international expansion.
Over the following decades, Synopsys extended its offerings into hardware verification, semiconductor IP, photonics, and software security.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company invested heavily in technologies supporting AI-driven chip design, advanced manufacturing nodes such as 3 nm and 2 nm, and security solutions for embedded systems. The global semiconductor shortage during this period further increased demand for its tools and expertise.
Additional Information
The Company Synopsys Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 89.36 Billions, having an equity of $ 28.33 Billions.
With a total of 15.036 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Software.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 7.05 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 1.33 Billion.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 67.07, a P/BV ratio of 3.15 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker SNPS.
