Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. Adds $30M in Synopsys, Inc. ($SNPS)

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management recently boosted its stake in Synopsys, Inc. (NasdaqGS: SNPS) by 37%, according to its latest SEC filing. The investment firm added 66,219 shares, bringing its total holdings to 245,217 shares, valued at approximately $111.3 million as of the reporting period.

What Changed in Vaughan Nelson's Synopsys Position

Vaughan Nelson increased its Synopsys position significantly, adding 66,219 shares to its portfolio. This move represents a 37% increase in their holdings, raising the total to 245,217 shares. The value of their investment now stands at about $111.3 million.

Other Institutional Activity in Synopsys

Other major institutional investors have also been active in Synopsys. BlackRock, Inc. grew its holdings by 725,174 shares, ending with 15,865,780 shares valued at approximately $6.29 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 12,442,898 shares, resulting in holdings worth about $4.93 billion. State Street Corp increased its position by 110,133 shares to a total of 8,899,023 shares, valued at $3.53 billion. FMR LLC boosted its holdings by 873,487 shares, reaching 8,365,655 shares with a value of $3.32 billion.

Synopsys Stock Snapshot

Shares of Synopsys are trading near $453.89. The company has a market cap of roughly $86.9 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 26.3. Synopsys has a beta of 1.214, indicating moderate volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $376.18 and $651.73, with a 50-day moving average of $473.74 and a 200-day moving average of $463.13.

Recent Earnings

In its most recent earnings report, Synopsys posted revenue of $8.68 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 41.9%. The company's net margin was 8.9%, with a return on equity of 3.8%. Earnings per share stood at $4.38. The next earnings release is scheduled for May 27, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Synopsys, Inc.

Recent insider activity at Synopsys includes several transactions. On June 1, 2026, Janet Lee, the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, bought 699 shares. On the same day, Jesse Cohn also purchased 1,082 shares. Additionally, Janet Lee sold 304 shares at an average price of $492.29.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 28, 2026, Citigroup maintained its buy rating on Synopsys with a price target of $610. BNP Paribas maintained a sell rating with a $450 target. Stifel and B of A Securities both kept their buy ratings, setting targets at $600. Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley maintained hold ratings with targets of $535 and $525, respectively. Overall, the consensus recommendation is a buy, with a mean target price of $560.38 based on 26 analyst opinions.

About Synopsys, Inc.

Synopsys, Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of design IP solutions in the semiconductor and electronics industries. The company operates in two main segments: Design Automation and Design IP. Under the leadership of CEO Mr. Sassine Ghazi, Synopsys offers a range of products including digital and custom IC design solutions, verification solutions, and AI-driven EDA solutions. With approximately 28,000 employees, Synopsys continues to be a pivotal player in the technology sector.

Bottom Line

Vaughan Nelson's significant increase in its Synopsys holdings highlights the firm's confidence in the company's prospects. As with all 13F filings, this information reflects past holdings and may not represent current positions. Investors often track these filings to gauge institutional sentiment, but they should remember that these filings are backward-looking.