Synopsys(US:SNPS) Globenewswireยท2025-11-14 19:01Core Viewpoint - A securities fraud class action has been filed against Synopsys, Inc. following disappointing Q3 2025 financial results, which were attributed to underperformance in its IP business [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Action and Investigation - The class action lawsuit seeks to represent investors who acquired Synopsys securities between December 4, 2024, and September 9, 2025 [1][3]. - The lawsuit was prompted by a significant drop in Synopsys' share price, which fell by $216.59, or 35%, on September 10, 2025, after the company reported poor financial results [2][5]. - Hagens Berman, a national shareholders rights firm, is investigating claims that Synopsys misled investors regarding customer risks and growth prospects [2][6]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Synopsys reported Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.50, representing a 45% decline year-over-year and a 33% decline sequentially [5]. - The company experienced nearly an 8% decline in Design IP revenues compared to the prior year quarter [5]. - The results led to the largest single-day percentage decline in Synopsys' stock since its IPO in 1992 [5]. Group 3: Business Operations and Strategy - Synopsys operates in two reportable segments: Design IP and Design Automation [3]. - The lawsuit alleges that Synopsys made false statements and failed to disclose critical information about its business, particularly regarding the impact of increased focus on AI customers on the economics of its Design IP business [4][5]. - The company acknowledged the need to pivot its IP resources and roadmap to focus on the highest-growth opportunities [5].