Synopsys CFO Shelagh Glaser sells $2.22 million in shares

Published 09/09/2025, 16:14
Synopsys CFO Shelagh Glaser sells $2.22 million in shares

Shelagh Glaser, Chief Financial Officer of Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ:SNPS), sold 3,655 shares of common stock on September 5, 2025, for $609.77, totaling $2,228,709. The transaction comes as the software giant, valued at $112.7 billion, trades near its 52-week high. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears to be fairly valued based on its proprietary Fair Value model.

On the same day, Glaser exercised options to acquire 3,655 shares of Synopsys stock, in transactions totaling $1,279,111. The prices for these transactions ranged from $348.17 to $354.45. The company has demonstrated strong momentum, with a 35% return over the past six months and maintains a "GOOD" financial health rating. InvestingPro subscribers can access 15+ additional investment tips and a comprehensive Pro Research Report for deeper insights into SNPS’s valuation and growth prospects.

In other recent news, Synopsys has garnered attention with several updates, starting with its upcoming fiscal third-quarter earnings report. Analysts from Stifel have raised the price target for Synopsys to $650, maintaining a Buy rating, and anticipate results that might exceed consensus estimates for revenue, margins, and earnings per share. KeyBanc also increased its price target to $660, keeping an Overweight rating, and highlighted that this will be the first quarter to include financials from the recently closed Ansys acquisition. Piper Sandler joined in by raising its target to $660, following the Ansys acquisition, which positions the company with a $10 billion run-rate. Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating with a $700 target, noting potential volatility due to the Ansys integration but seeing positive investor sentiment despite concerns about China export controls.

In addition to financial forecasts, Synopsys announced expanded generative AI capabilities for its semiconductor design solutions. The enhancements, part of Synopsys.ai Copilot, aim to accelerate development timelines significantly, with early trials showing productivity gains. These developments come as the company seeks to address industry workforce shortages and support more complex designs.

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