Synopsys Stock Soars 4% on Ansys Acquisition, Trading Volume Ranks 36th in Market

On July 22, 2025, Synopsys (SNPS) saw a 4.00% increase in its stock price, marking two consecutive days of gains with a total increase of 5.19% over the past two days. The trading volume for the day was 17.42 billion, ranking it 36th in the overall market.

Synopsys' stock price surged following the completion of its acquisition of Ansys. This strategic move was driven by the increasing complexity of electronic systems, which necessitated a deeper integration of electronics and physics, enhanced by AI. The acquisition positions Synopsys to capture a larger share of the $31 billion total addressable market (TAM).

Piper Sandler has raised its price target for Synopsys to $660 from the previous $615, maintaining an Overweight rating. This adjustment reflects the positive outlook on the company's future prospects following the Ansys acquisition. The firm expects Synopsys to deliver integrated capabilities in the first half of 2026, fusing multiphysics across the full EDA stack, including for multi-die advanced packaging.

Needham has also raised its price target for Synopsys to $660, maintaining a Buy rating, following China's conditional approval of the Ansys deal. This approval is seen as a significant milestone, paving the way for the successful integration of Ansys into Synopsys' operations.