What is Synopsys's short-term investments?

Synopsys (SNPS) reported short-term investments of $71.97M in Q1 2026.

What does short-term investments mean?

Liquid investments maturing between three months and one year.

Short-Term Investments

Synopsys Short-Term Investments decreased by 1.3% to $71.97M 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

SectionCurrent Assets

CategoryLiquidity

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2025

Last reportedQ2 2026May 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests the company is effectively deploying excess cash to earn returns; a decrease may indicate cash usage for operations or acquisitions.

Detailed definition

These are marketable securities and other financial instruments that the company intends to hold for more than three mon...

Peer comparison

Common for companies with significant cash reserves and active treasury management.

Metric ID: short_term_investments

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q4 '25	Q2 '26
Value	$72.93M	$71.97M
QoQ Change	—	-1.3%

Range$71.97M – $72.93M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Synopsys's short-term investments?: Synopsys (SNPS) reported short-term investments of $71.97M in Q1 2026.
What does short-term investments mean?: Liquid investments maturing between three months and one year.