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Synopsys outlines $9.56B–$9.66B revenue target for 2026 as Ansys integration advances

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Synopsys outlines $9.56B–$9.66B revenue target for 2026 as Ansys integration advances Earnings Call Insights: Synopsys (SNPS) Q1 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * CEO Sassine Ghazi highlighted a strong start to Synopsys’ 40th anniversary year, emphasizing an expanded portfolio and leadership positions, stating, "In Q1, we achieve…
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  • Ansys now supports more than 90% of the top 100 automotive suppliers

    80% confidence
  • Advanced nodes saw 100% usage on critical tape-outs at 2-nanometer and below

    80% confidence
  • The first half of 2026 will deliver the first wave of joint Synopsys-Ansys solutions; monetization to start in FY 2027

    80% confidence
  • AI agents for chip design cannot hallucinate and must be 100% accurate as you move through the workflow

    80% confidence
  • With muted growth in IP, we get muted operating margin; expectation is that once titles are on time, it's a very good business

    80% confidence
  • Q1 2026 achieved revenue at the high end of guidance and non-GAAP EPS exceeded guidance

    80% confidence
  • 2026 is a transitional year for Design IP segment, with focus on aligning the fastest-growing segments of the silicon market

    80% confidence
  • Reiterating full year revenue, non-GAAP operating margin and cash flow guidance while raising non-GAAP EPS guidance for the full year

    80% confidence
  • Classic Synopsys was down slightly in China, whereas Ansys portfolio performed fairly well due to export restrictions and customer behavior shifts to domestic foundries

    80% confidence
  • Q1 '26 marked a strong start to the year with revenue at the upper end of guided range, non-GAAP operating margin of 42.1% and non-GAAP EPS above guidance

    80% confidence
  • Synopsys won a marquee emulation win versus the incumbent at a leading AI HPC customer

    80% confidence
  • Synopsys has the right skills and is putting the right resources and priority to deliver on time and schedule for IP titles

    80% confidence
  • 2026 is the year Synopsys begins delivering on the technology promise of the Synopsys plus Ansys combination

    80% confidence
  • Backlog building and consumption is an ebb and flow; sitting at $11.3 billion of backlog feels great

    80% confidence
  • Backlog ended at $11.3 billion, underscoring strong and resilient business model

    80% confidence
  • Confidence in IP business pickup is driven by the design starts and the breadth of the portfolio

    80% confidence
  • Feeling great about the progress being made on the roadmap

    80% confidence
  • There's a much bigger opportunity and growth opportunity for the interface IP, which is where investments will focus

    80% confidence
  • AI isn't disrupting our business. It's amplifying our strategic advantage.

    80% confidence
  • Hardware business had a record year last year and expectation is to continue delivering given demand and complexity

    80% confidence
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