Synopsys Insider Sells $2.2M Worth of Shares

Synopsys Inc., a leading provider of software and hardware for semiconductor manufacturers and electronic equipment, has reported that an insider sold shares worth $2,228,709 according to a recent SEC filing. The company specializes in software programs for the automation of integrated circuit design, pre-designed circuits for semiconductors, and software and hardware for the validation of electronic systems. Net sales are primarily driven by the sale of software and hardware (82%), with services accounting for the remaining 18%.

Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a leading provider of software and hardware for semiconductor manufacturers and electronic equipment, reported that an insider sold shares worth $2,228,709 according to a recent SEC filing. The sale was executed on September 2, 2025, by President and CEO Ghazi Sassine, who sold 11,366 shares at an average price of $589.0133 . This transaction came as Synopsys continues to demonstrate strong financial performance, with a market cap of $109.4 billion and industry-leading 81.4% gross profit margins .

In addition to the share sale, Sassine also exercised options to acquire 11,366 shares at a price of $89.76, totaling $1.02 million. On August 29, 2025, he acquired 26 shares under the Synopsys, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $376.771, for a total of $9796 . These transactions were part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 30, 2024 .

Synopsys has recently completed the acquisition of Ansys, creating a combined entity with a $10 billion run-rate. This merger aims to expand Synopsys’ engineering solutions, integrating Ansys’ simulation and analysis capabilities with Synopsys’ expertise in silicon design . The company is now positioned to compete in an expanded $31 billion total addressable market .

Analysts maintain a positive outlook for Synopsys, with several firms raising price targets. KeyBanc, Piper Sandler, and Goldman Sachs have all increased their price targets to $660, $660, and $700, respectively, reflecting ongoing investor interest and analyst confidence in Synopsys’ growth trajectory .

Institutional investors have also shown interest in Synopsys. Temasek Holdings Private Ltd, North Star Asset Management Inc., SlateStone Wealth LLC, Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, and Banque Cantonale Vaudoise have recently bought and sold shares of the company . As of the latest SEC filing, 85.47% of the stock is owned by institutional investors .

Synopsys, Inc. specializes in software programs for the automation of integrated circuit design, pre-designed circuits for semiconductors, and software and hardware for the validation of electronic systems. Net sales are primarily driven by the sale of software and hardware (82%), with services accounting for the remaining 18% .

References:

https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/synopsys-ceo-ghazi-sassine-sells-669-million-in-shares-93CH-4222268
https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-temasek-holdings-private-ltd-sells-56352-shares-of-synopsys-inc-snps-2025-09-07/
https://www.marketscreener.com/news/stifel-adjusts-price-target-on-synopsys-to-650-from-550-ce7d59dede81f127