Current Liabilities
Deferred Revenue
Synopsys Deferred Revenue decreased by 1.6% to $2.42B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 75.9%, from $1.38B to $2.42B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Revenue shows an upward trend with a 10.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ2 2026May 27, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase is a positive signal of future revenue growth and strong customer demand for subscription or multi-year contracts.
Detailed definition
This represents payments received from customers for products or services that have not yet been delivered or earned. It...
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High in SaaS and software companies; a key metric for evaluating sales momentum.
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deferred_revenue_currentHistorical Data
21 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.58B | $1.54B | $1.52B | $1.85B | $1.8B | $1.76B | $1.91B | $2B | $1.97B | $1.74B | $1.56B | $1.86B | $1.46B | $1.36B | $1.39B | $1.32B | $1.38B | $1.99B | $2.25B | $2.46B | $2.42B |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.5% | -1.6% | +22.0% | -3.1% | -2.2% | +8.8% | +4.4% | -1.3% | -11.4% | -10.6% | +19.0% | -21.5% | -6.9% | +2.6% | -5.1% | +4.1% | +44.8% | +12.8% | +9.5% | -1.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +13.5% | +13.8% | +25.9% | +7.7% | +9.7% | -0.6% | -18.4% | -7.0% | -26.0% | -22.2% | -10.8% | -28.8% | -5.6% | +46.8% | +61.4% | +86.2% | +75.9% |
Range$1.32B – $2.46B
CAGR+8.9%
Avg YoY Growth+13.0%
Median YoY Growth+7.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Synopsys's deferred revenue?
- Synopsys (SNPS) reported deferred revenue of $2.42B in Q1 2026.
- How has Synopsys's deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Synopsys's deferred revenue increased by 75.9% year-over-year, from $1.38B to $2.42B.
- What is the long-term trend for Synopsys's deferred revenue?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Synopsys's deferred revenue has grown at a 10.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.39B to $2.25B.
- What does deferred revenue mean?
- Cash received from customers for services or products that have not yet been provided.