Semiconductor industry executive with experience at Qualcomm and Broadcom to drive company’s next chapter of innovation and growth in Processing, Connectivity, and SensingSAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) announced today that Rahul Patel has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of the company. Patel succeeds Synaptics CFO Ken Rizvi, who has served as the company’s Interim CEO since February 2025. Rizvi will continue to s ...

Core Viewpoint - Synaptics (SYNA) shares have increased by 30.3% in the past four weeks, closing at $63.79, with a potential upside of 37.7% based on Wall Street analysts' mean price target of $87.86 [1] Price Targets and Analyst Estimates - The mean estimate consists of seven short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $11.85, indicating variability among analysts; the lowest estimate of $80 suggests a 25.4% increase, while the highest target of $105 indicates a potential surge of 64.6% [2] - Analysts' consensus price targets can be misleading, as their ability to set unbiased targets has been questioned [3][7] - Despite the skepticism around price targets, a strong consensus among analysts regarding improved earnings estimates supports the potential upside for SYNA [4][11] Earnings Estimates and Zacks Rank - There has been a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions, with three estimates moving higher in the last 30 days and no negative revisions, leading to a 62.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate [12] - SYNA holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), placing it in the top 20% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimate factors, indicating strong potential for near-term upside [13]

Summary of Synaptics (SYNA) FY Conference Call - May 13, 2025 Company Overview - **Company**: Synaptics (SYNA) - **Fiscal Year**: FY 2025 - **Key Focus**: Core IoT segment, AI native solutions, and various applications in consumer electronics and enterprise markets Key Points Financial Performance - **Q3 Revenue**: $267 million with earnings of approximately $0.92 per share [1] - **Q4 Guidance**: Midpoint revenue guidance of $280 million and earnings guidance of about $1 per share, indicating sequential and year-over-year growth [1] - **Core IoT Growth**: Significant year-over-year growth in the core IoT segment, expected to continue for six sequential quarters [2][4] Market Dynamics - **Inventory Levels**: Customer distribution inventory has leaned out and stabilized at pre-COVID levels, indicating healthy demand [4][5] - **Backlog Levels**: Healthy backlog entering Q4, with strong visibility into future quarters [6][10] - **Tariff Impact**: Minimal direct impact from tariffs on the company, as most solutions serve a global customer base [8][11] Growth Drivers - **Core IoT Segment**: Expected to grow over 50% year-over-year for FY 2025, driven by wireless and embedded IoT solutions [14][19] - **AI Native Solutions**: First AI native solution expected to generate revenue in FY 2027, focusing on low power usage for battery-powered applications [19][53] - **High-Performance WiFi**: Anticipated demand for WiFi 7 solutions in video-intensive applications, with an expected initial market uptake of 20% to 25% [21][22] Product Development - **Broad Market Solutions**: Launching a new broad market chip targeting a $3 billion serviceable available market (SAM), with early revenues expected in the latter half of FY 2025 [30][31] - **Processor Solutions**: Continued investment in processor technology, particularly for AI applications, with a focus on expanding market share [32][53] Enterprise and Automotive Segments - **User Presence Detection Technology**: Early adoption rates of 10% to 20% in PCs, with potential for growth as AI becomes more relevant [36][37] - **Enterprise IT Budgets**: Constrained budgets due to prioritization of AI, but potential for recovery as workforce returns to office settings [39][42] Smartphone Segment - **High-End Android Focus**: Transitioning focus to high-end Android smartphones after losing a major iOS customer, with new touch controller technology expected to drive revenue growth [43][44][46] Margin Outlook - **Gross Margins**: Expected gross margins of approximately 53.5% for June, with potential for improvement based on product mix [55][56] Long-Term Growth Strategy - **Market Expansion**: Plans to expand beyond top 20 customers to a broader customer base, investing in go-to-market strategies and reference designs [33][34] - **Revenue Growth Targets**: Aiming for core IoT growth rates of 25% to 30% over the next few years, driven by new technologies and market expansion [52][53] Additional Insights - **Customer Engagement**: Ongoing discussions with customers to adapt to global supply chain changes and demand fluctuations [9][10] - **Investment in R&D**: Continued investment in research and development to leverage new technologies across various applications [49][50] This summary encapsulates the key insights and projections from Synaptics' FY conference call, highlighting the company's financial performance, market dynamics, growth drivers, product development, and long-term strategies.

Core Insights - Synaptics Incorporated is actively participating in investor conferences during the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting its engagement with the investment community [1][2] Company Overview - Synaptics is a leader in AI at the Edge, focusing on enhancing user interaction with intelligent connected devices across various environments [1] - The company offers advanced solutions such as Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing technologies [1] - Synaptics aims to improve digital experiences by making them smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless, covering areas like touch, display, biometrics, and AI-driven connectivity [1] Upcoming Events - Ken Rizvi, Interim CEO and CFO, will present at the J.P. Morgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 13, 2024 [2] - Ken Rizvi will also participate in TD Cowen's 53rd Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on May 28, 2025 [2] - Additionally, Ken Rizvi is scheduled to take part in the Mizuho Technology Conference 2025 on June 10, 2025 [2]

Core Insights - Synaptics reported quarterly earnings of $0.90 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.85 per share, and showing an increase from $0.53 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 5.88% [1][2] - The company achieved revenues of $266.6 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.58% and increasing from $237.3 million year-over-year [2] - Synaptics has consistently surpassed consensus EPS and revenue estimates over the last four quarters [2] Earnings Outlook - The future performance of Synaptics' stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the sustainability of the stock's price movement based on recent earnings and future expectations [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.94, with expected revenues of $276.19 million, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $3.52 on $1.07 billion in revenues [7] Industry Context - The Electronics - Semiconductors industry, to which Synaptics belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 43% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5][6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues increased by 12% year over year to $267 million, slightly above the midpoint of guidance [8] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 53.5%, in line with guidance [21] - Non-GAAP EPS grew 70% year over year to $0.90, exceeding guidance [8][21] - Non-GAAP net income for Q3 was $35.3 million [21] - Cash and short-term investments decreased to approximately $421.4 million, down $174.7 million from the prior quarter [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core IoT product sales increased 43% year over year to $68 million, driven by strong demand and new design wins [9][20] - Enterprise and automotive product revenues improved 14% year over year but decreased 3% sequentially, mainly due to softness in automotive [20] - Mobile product revenues decreased 4% sequentially and 18% year over year due to product shipments reaching end of life [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The revenue mix for Q3 was 25% core IoT, 58% enterprise and automotive, and 17% mobile products [20] - The company noted lean customer and channel inventories, indicating healthy demand trends [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on technology innovation, market expansion, and operational excellence to position for long-term success [11] - The launch of new products, including Wi-Fi 7 devices and AI-native processors, aims to capture new market opportunities [12][14] - The company is investing in go-to-market initiatives and expanding its business development and sales teams [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the current demand trends and backlog levels, despite uncertainties related to tariffs [40][41] - The company anticipates June revenues to be approximately $280 million at the midpoint, reflecting continued growth [24] - Management highlighted the importance of monitoring macroeconomic conditions and their potential impact on future demand [24][41] Other Important Information - The company returned approximately $128 million to shareholders through share repurchases in the fiscal year [22] - The company is navigating challenges in the automotive sector but expects long-term growth from OLED screen adoption [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the strength in core IoT in both the quarter and the guide? - Management indicated that strong demand from existing products and the ramp of Wi-Fi 7 contributed to the growth, with expectations of an additional $10 million per quarter from the Broadcom acquisition [30][31] Question: Do you see incremental opportunities to win versus FPGA-based solutions? - Management noted a competitive advantage with lower cost and power-efficient solutions, enhancing user experience [32][34] Question: Has there been any impact from tariff-related macro concerns? - Management confirmed strong performance and healthy backlog levels, with ongoing monitoring of potential tariff impacts [40][41] Question: Can you discuss the Broadcom acquisition and its impact? - The acquisition is expected to open new market opportunities and enhance the company's long-term growth potential [54] Question: What is the competitive landscape for Wi-Fi 7 in IoT applications? - The company is the first to introduce Wi-Fi 7 for IoT, focusing on low power consumption and advanced processing techniques [59] Question: When will there be synchronized growth in end markets? - Management expects continued growth in core IoT, with enterprise and automotive markets showing potential for recovery [68]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues increased 12% year over year to $267 million, slightly above the midpoint of guidance [6][18] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 53.5%, in line with guidance [6][20] - Non-GAAP EPS grew 70% year over year to $0.90, exceeding guidance [6][20] - Non-GAAP operating margin was 15.6%, up approximately 270 basis points year over year [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core IoT product sales increased 43% year over year to $68 million, driven by strong demand and new design wins [6][19] - Enterprise and automotive product revenues improved 14% year over year but were down 3% sequentially, mainly due to softness in automotive [19] - Mobile product revenues decreased 4% sequentially and 18% year over year due to end-of-life shipments to a large customer [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue mix for Q3 was 25% core IoT, 58% enterprise and automotive, and 17% mobile products [19] - The company noted lean customer and channel inventories, indicating healthy demand trends [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on technology innovation, market expansion, and operational excellence to position for long-term success [10][24] - Investments in go-to-market initiatives and business development are being made to drive growth in the edge AI IoT market [14][69] - The launch of Wi-Fi 7 and new processor products is expected to open significant market opportunities [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the current demand environment, with healthy backlog and bookings [38][40] - The potential indirect impacts of tariffs on future demand and supply chains remain a concern [23][39] - The company anticipates Q4 revenues to be approximately $280 million at the midpoint, reflecting continued growth [23][24] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with approximately $421.4 million in cash and short-term investments, down from the previous quarter [21] - Capital expenditures were $5.4 million, and depreciation for the quarter was $7.2 million [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the strength in core IoT in both the quarter and the guide? - The strength was driven by wireless growth, with expectations of $10 million per quarter from the Broadcom acquisition [28][29] Question: Do you see incremental opportunities to win versus FPGA based solutions with UPD? - The company has gained significant share with major OEMs and has a lower cost, more power-efficient solution compared to FPGAs [31][32] Question: Has there been any impact from tariff-related macro concerns? - There has been no direct impact yet, but the uncertainty around tariffs could affect future demand [38][48] Question: Where are the share gains coming from in the PC market? - Share gains are coming from working with major OEMs like Dell, HP, and Lenovo, driven by innovation and quality [41][42] Question: What is the status of the Broadcom acquisition? - The acquisition is expected to open new market opportunities and is integrated into the core IoT business [52] Question: How does the competitive landscape look for Wi-Fi 7 in IoT applications? - The company is the first to introduce Wi-Fi 7 for IoT, focusing on low power consumption and advanced processing techniques [57] Question: When will synchronized growth in end markets be expected? - Core IoT is expected to continue leading growth, while enterprise and automotive markets are showing mixed trends [66][68]

Financial Performance - The company's Q3'25 revenue reached $267 million, a 12% increase year-over-year[13] - Core IoT revenue experienced substantial growth, increasing by 43% year-over-year[14] - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) showed a significant rise of 70% year-over-year, reaching $0.90[14] - Non-GAAP gross margin stood at 53.5% in Q3'25[6] - The company repurchased approximately 546,000 shares for $37.9 million[14] Business Segments - Core IoT contributed $68 million to the total revenue in Q3'25[13] - Enterprise & Auto segment generated $154 million in revenue during Q3'25[13] - Mobile segment accounted for $45 million of the total revenue in Q3'25[13] Q4'FY25 Guidance - The company projects revenue of $280 million, with a variance of ± $15 million[30] - The company anticipates a Non-GAAP gross margin of 53.5%, with a variance of ± 1.0%[30] - The company expects Core IoT to account for 30% of the revenue mix, Enterprise & Auto for 54%, and Mobile for 16%[30]

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Exhibit 99.1 Q3'25 Financial Results SAN JOSE, Calif., – May 8, 2025 – Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) today reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended March 29, 2025. Net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $266.6 million. GAAP net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $21.8 million, or a loss of $0.56 per basic share. Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $35.3 million, or $0.90 per diluted share. "We delivered another solid quar ...