Current Assets

Deferred costs

Synopsys Deferred costs increased by 1878.6% to $27.70M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase often signals strong sales growth and high customer acquisition activity, while a decrease may suggest slowing sales or changes in commission structures.

Detailed definition

These are incremental costs of obtaining a contract, such as sales commissions, that are expected to be recovered and ar...

Peer comparison

Standard in SaaS companies under ASC 606, often labeled as 'Deferred contract costs'.

Metric ID: current_assets_capitalized_contract_cost_net_current

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.40M$27.70M
QoQ Change>999%
Range$1.40M$27.70M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Synopsys's deferred costs?
Synopsys (SNPS) reported deferred costs of $27.70M in Q4 2025.
What does deferred costs mean?
The portion of sales-related contract costs that will be expensed within the next year.