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Synopsys Reports Strong Q2 FY24 Results: Revenue and EPS Exceed Expectations
Sunnyvale, CA, May 22, 2024 – Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a leader in electronic design automation, has announced robust financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024. The company reported significant growth in revenue and earnings, leading to an upward revision of its full-year financial targets.
Q2 FY24 Financial Highlights
- Revenue: Synopsys posted quarterly revenue of $1.455 billion, marking a 15% year-over-year increase, and hitting the high-end of the company's guidance.
- GAAP Earnings: GAAP earnings per diluted share were $1.92, up from $1.78 in Q2 FY23.
- Non-GAAP Earnings: Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share reached $3.00, a 26% increase from $2.38 in the same quarter last year, surpassing the company's guidance.
Strategic Commentary
Sassine Ghazi, President and CEO of Synopsys, highlighted the company's continued strong operational execution and business momentum. "Our customers' investments in Synopsys solutions are driving their R&D and future innovations. The approved acquisition of Ansys will further our mission to empower technology innovators with essential silicon-to-systems design solutions."
Shelagh Glaser, CFO of Synopsys, emphasized the resilient business model and the company's focus on execution. "Our Q2 results reflect our leading technology and strong business fundamentals. Consequently, we are raising our full-year targets for revenue and non-GAAP EPS."
Business Segment Performance
Synopsys operates in two main segments:
- Design Automation: Includes advanced silicon design, verification products, system integration, digital and custom IC design software, and manufacturing software.
- Design IP: Encompasses various Design IP products.
Financial Targets and Guidance
Third Quarter FY24:
- Revenue: $1.505 billion to $1.535 billion
- GAAP EPS: $2.22 to $2.35
- Non-GAAP EPS: $3.25 to $3.30
Full Fiscal Year 2024:
- Revenue: $6.090 billion to $6.150 billion
- GAAP EPS: $9.14 to $9.36
- Non-GAAP EPS: $12.90 to $12.98
These targets assume no significant changes to export control restrictions or the U.S. government "Entity List."
Continuing Operations
On May 5, 2024, Synopsys entered an agreement to sell its Software Integrity business, which is now presented as a discontinued operation. All financial results and targets are based on continuing operations.
Detailed Financial Results
GAAP Results:
- Net Income: $299.1 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, compared to $275.6 million, or $1.78 per diluted share, in Q2 FY23.
Non-GAAP Results:
- Net Income: $466.9 million, or $3.00 per diluted share, compared to $368.3 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, in Q2 FY23.
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