Non-Current Assets

Deferred Tax Assets

Synopsys Deferred Tax Assets decreased by 12.3% to $877.75M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ2 2026May 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase can signal future tax efficiency or the utilization of past losses, while a decrease may indicate the realization of those benefits.

Detailed definition

These are assets on the balance sheet that represent future tax savings resulting from temporary differences between the...

Peer comparison

Common in large, capital-intensive companies; peers with significant R&D spending often have large deferred tax assets from tax credits.

Metric ID: deferred_tax_assets

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q2 '26
Value$1.00B$877.75M
QoQ Change-12.3%
Range$877.75M$1.00B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Synopsys's deferred tax assets?
Synopsys (SNPS) reported deferred tax assets of $877.75M in Q1 2026.
What does deferred tax assets mean?
Future tax savings that the company expects to realize due to past accounting differences or tax losses.