Synopsys Inc
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$464.90 -0.95%
Exchange: LSE | Sector: Technology | Industry: Software Services
Q1 2025
Published: Feb 26, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $1.46B down 3.8% year-over-year
  • EPS of $1.89 decreased by 35.3% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 78.8%
  • Net income of 295.68M
  • "Transcript not available for QQ1 2025; no quote extracted." - Management
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Executive Summary

Synopsys reported QQ1 2025 results with revenue of $1.456 billion and a solid gross margin of 78.8%, supporting an operating margin of 22.9% and net margin of 20.3%. Despite a YoY revenue decline of 3.8% and a QoQ drop of 10.7%, profitability metrics remained resilient, reflecting the companyโ€™s high-value product mix and pricing power in electronic design automation. The quarter showcased strong EBITDA of $349.7 million and an EBITDA margin of ~24%, underscoring durable profitability even as the top line softened.

Cash flow and capital allocation remained a focal point. Operating cash flow was negative at $67.5 million, and free cash flow stood at negative $108.2 million, driven by a substantial working capital change of -$518.7 million and ongoing investment in R&D (about $553.2 million, ~38% of revenue). The balance sheet remains exceptionally cash-rich with $3.66 billion in cash and equivalents and a net cash position of approximately $2.99 billion after netting debt, implying ample liquidity to fund R&D, strategic initiatives, and potential M&A activity. Valuation remains elevated with a price-to-book around 8.8 and price-to-sales near 56x, reflecting the marketโ€™s confidence in Synopsysโ€™ long-term growth prospects in a cyclical semiconductor environment.

Overall, Synopsys sustains leadership in the EDA software space, supported by a diversified product portfolio (Fusion Design Platform, Verification Continuum Platform, IP, and SoC infrastructure), a durable gross margin, and a strong balance sheet. Near-term risks include macro semiconductor cycles and integration of ongoing platform investments, while the longer-term upside centers on AI-assisted design adoption, cross-selling across platforms, and continued monetization of security and IP offerings.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
1.46B
QoQ: -10.73% | YoY: -3.83%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
1.15B
78.76% margin
QoQ: -5.06% | YoY: -3.24%
Operating Income
Decreasing
333.00M
QoQ: 8.78% | YoY: -11.49%
Net Income
Decreasing
295.68M
QoQ: -73.46% | YoY: -34.16%
EPS
Decreasing
1.91
QoQ: -73.61% | YoY: -35.25%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q3 2025 1,739.74 1.50 +14.2% View
Q2 2025 1,602.98 2.24 +10.1% View
Q1 2025 1,456.32 1.89 -3.8% View
Q4 2024 1,631.30 7.14 +2.0% View
Q3 2024 1,523.06 2.61 +2.4% View