Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
Synopsys Goodwill decreased by 0.1% to $26.85B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 675.8%, from $3.46B to $26.85B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows an upward trend with a 51.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026May 27, 2026
How to read this metric
High goodwill indicates a history of acquisitions; significant impairment charges may signal that past acquisitions have failed to deliver expected value.
Detailed definition
This is an intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another business for a price higher than the fair market...
Peer comparison
Common in companies that grow through aggressive M&A strategies.
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goodwillHistorical 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 | $3.43B | $3.49B | $3.58B | $3.59B | $3.62B | $3.85B | $3.12B | $3.86B | $3.89B | $3.89B | $3.35B | $4.13B | $3.43B | $3.44B | $3.45B | $3.43B | $3.46B | $26.95B | $26.9B | $26.88B | $26.85B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.5% | +2.6% | +0.5% | +0.6% | +6.6% | -19.0% | +23.8% | +0.6% | -0.0% | -13.9% | +23.5% | -17.0% | +0.5% | +0.1% | -0.4% | +0.8% | +678.5% | -0.2% | -0.1% | -0.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +5.3% | +10.6% | -12.7% | +7.6% | +7.5% | +0.9% | +7.2% | +6.9% | -11.9% | -11.4% | +3.1% | -16.9% | +1.0% | +682.3% | +679.9% | +682.9% | +675.8% |
Range$3.12B – $26.95B
CAGR+50.9%
Avg YoY Growth+159.9%
Median YoY Growth+6.9%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
Business Segments — Software Integrity
| Segment | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Integrity | $45.7M | $471.31M | $252.9M | $724.27M |
| Total | $3.49B | $3.58B | $3.85B | $3.35B |
Software Integrity was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Business Segments — Design Automation
| Segment | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|
| Design Automation | $2.47B | $25.92B |
| Design IP | $979.59M | $982.29M |
| Total | $3.45B | $26.9B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Synopsys's goodwill?
- Synopsys (SNPS) reported goodwill of $26.85B in Q1 2026.
- How has Synopsys's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Synopsys's goodwill increased by 675.8% year-over-year, from $3.46B to $26.85B.
- What is the long-term trend for Synopsys's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Synopsys's goodwill has grown at a 51.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.37B to $26.9B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The premium paid over the fair value of assets when acquiring another company.