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SNPS 10-Q filed 2026-08-26 | Key takeaways
SNPS filed its 10-Q; the most relevant disclosure change is removed Held-for-sale assets and liabilities (Note 7): At July 31, 2026 there are no current assets or liabilities classified as held for sale on the balance sheet because the Processor IP divestiture to GlobalFoundries closed on June 1, 2026.
Synopsys Reports Q3 FY2026 Results and Raises FY2026 Outlook
Synopsys reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.477 billion, with GAAP diluted EPS of $2.84 and non-GAAP EPS of $3.91, all above the high end of prior guidance. Revenue increased 42.4% year over year, while GAAP and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 89.3% and 15.3%, respectively. The company raised its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue target to $9.690-$9.740 billion and non-GAAP EPS target to $15.04-$15.10; the revenue target includes $2.98 billion of expected Ansys revenue.
Synopsys General Counsel Janet Lee to step down; to transition to advisory role
Synopsys announced on August 12, 2026 that Janet Lee will no longer serve as the company's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective as of the earlier of December 31, 2026 and the appointment of her successor. Following her departure, Ms. Lee will transition to an advisory role and continue in that role until June 30, 2027, or such later date as determined by Synopsys, to ensure a smooth transition. The disclosure was made under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).
CDNS 10-Q filed 2026-07-29 | Key takeaways
CDNS filed its 10-Q; the most relevant disclosure change is expanded Business combinations - Hexagon D&E purchase price allocation: Preliminary allocation: $2,147.2 million goodwill, $1,248.0 million acquired intangibles (Existing technology $723.0M / 7.9y; Agreements and relationships $507.0M / 7.7y; Tradenames $18.0M / 6.0y), and $329.9 million long-term liabilities.
CDNS Q2 2025 GAAP diluted EPS $1.33, Miss Guidance by $-0.25
CDNS miss prior Q2 2025 GAAP diluted EPS guidance by $-0.25. Total revenue was raised by +$135.0M to $6.260 billion - $6.340 billion (midpoint $6.300 billion). Cadence reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.584 billion (+24.2% YoY), non-GAAP operating margin of 45.5%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.11, exceeding the company's prior Q2 guidance per CFO commentary. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.33 versus $0.59 in Q2 2025 (which included a $128 million contingent liability charge). Quarter-end backlog reached a record $8.1 billi...
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