Non-Current Assets

Deferred costs

Synopsys Deferred costs increased by 32.3% to $88.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a growing pipeline of long-term contracts, while a decrease may signal shorter contract durations or reduced acquisition spending.

Detailed definition

This represents the portion of incremental contract acquisition costs that will be amortized over a period exceeding one...

Peer comparison

Standard in SaaS companies, often grouped with other long-term deferred assets.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_capitalized_contract_cost_net_noncurrent

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '25Q4 '25
Value$66.50M$88.00M
QoQ Change+32.3%
Range$66.50M$88.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Synopsys's deferred costs?
Synopsys (SNPS) reported deferred costs of $88.00M in Q4 2025.
What does deferred costs mean?
The portion of sales-related contract costs that will be expensed after more than one year.