Synopsys (SNPS) shares rose 3.7% during Wednesday’s extended trading session after the company reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $3.67 per share for the second quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.39 and the guided range of $3.37-$3.42. The bottom line increased 22.3% due to a year-over-year increase in revenues.SNPS’ earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters the aver ...

Core Insights - Synopsys reported revenue of $1.6 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.3% and an EPS of $3.67, up from $3.00 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue met the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with a slight surprise of +0.16%, while the EPS exceeded expectations by +8.26% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Maintenance and service revenue was $265.26 million, below the estimated $279.24 million, representing a year-over-year decline of -4.1% [4] - Total products revenue reached $1.34 billion, slightly above the $1.32 billion estimate, marking a year-over-year increase of +13.7% [4] - Design IP revenue was $482 million, surpassing the average estimate of $443.37 million, with a year-over-year growth of +20.6% [4] - Design Automation revenue was $1.12 billion, below the estimated $1.16 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of +6.4% [4] - Upfront products revenue was $510.68 million, exceeding the estimate of $415.15 million, with a significant year-over-year increase of +28.8% [4] - Time-based products revenue was $828.33 million, falling short of the $904.12 million estimate, but still reflecting a year-over-year growth of +6% [4] Stock Performance - Synopsys shares have returned +11.1% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +7.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Wall Street analysts forecast Synopsys (SNPS) to report quarterly earnings of $3.39 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 13% [1] - Anticipated revenues for Synopsys are projected to be $1.6 billion, indicating a 10.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting a reassessment of projections by covering analysts [1] Revenue Estimates - Revenue from Maintenance and Service is expected to reach $279.24 million, showing a year-over-year change of +1% [3] - Total Products Revenue is estimated at $1.32 billion, indicating a +12.3% change from the prior-year quarter [4] - Revenue by segment for Design IP is projected to be $443.37 million, reflecting a +10.9% change from the year-ago quarter [4] - Revenue by segment for Design Automation is anticipated to reach $1.16 billion, indicating a +9.9% change from the prior-year quarter [4] - Upfront Products revenue is forecasted at $415.15 million, suggesting a +4.7% year-over-year change [5] - Time-based Products revenue is expected to come in at $904.12 million, reflecting a +15.7% change from the year-ago quarter [5] Stock Performance - Synopsys shares have increased by +14.7% in the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which has moved up by +10.7% [6] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [6]

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 28, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Richard Gu - Vice President, Investor RelationsAnirudh Devgan - President and CEOJohn Wall - Senior VP & CFOHarlan Sur - Executive Director - Equity ResearchVivek Arya - Managing DirectorGianmarco Conti - Director - Technology Equity ResearchJay Vleeschhouwer - Managing DirectorJoshua Tilton - DirectorSiti Panigrahi - Managing DirectorRuben Roy - Managing Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participant ...