Capital Expenditures for Synopsys (SNPS)
According to Synopsys's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $164.06M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$164.06M
YoY change
+37.6%
5Y CAGR
+1.3%
Peak year (2019)
$202.39M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$2.62B
CapEx history chart for Synopsys (SNPS) from 1990 to 2025
CapEx history table for Synopsys (SNPS) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169.45M | +37.6% | ||
| 2024 | $123.16M | -35.8% | ||
| 2023 | $191.82M | +37.9% | ||
| 2022 | $139.08M | +45.3% | ||
| 2021 | $95.74M | -39.7% | ||
| 2020 | $158.76M | -21.6% | ||
| 2019 | $202.39M | +98.6% | ||
| 2018 | $101.93M | +38.6% | ||
| 2017 | $73.55M | +3.5% | ||
| 2016 | $71.04M | -21.6% | ||
| 2015 | $90.65M | -15.2% | ||
| 2014 | $106.91M | +54.8% | ||
| 2013 | $69.07M | +20.1% | ||
| 2012 | $57.49M | -4.5% | ||
| 2011 | $60.23M | +43.1% | ||
| 2010 | $42.08M | +6.3% | ||
| 2009 | $39.60M | -5.1% | ||
| 2008 | $41.74M | -11.7% | ||
| 2007 | $47.29M | -8.0% | ||
| 2006 | $51.41M | +18.0% | ||
| 2005 | $43.56M | -3.2% | ||
| 2004 | $45.01M | -10.3% | ||
| 2003 | $50.15M | +2.9% | ||
| 2002 | $48.76M | -40.9% | ||
| 2001 | $82.49M | +20.4% | ||
| 2000 | $68.50M | -39.0% | ||
| 1999 | $112.30M | +27.0% | ||
| 1998 | $88.40M | +62.2% | ||
| 1997 | $54.50M | +38.7% | ||
| 1996 | $39.30M | +88.0% | ||
| 1995 | $20.90M | +60.8% | ||
| 1994 | $13.00M | +35.4% | ||
| 1993 | $9.60M | +128.6% | ||
| 1992 | $4.20M | +31.3% | ||
| 1991 | $3.20M | +190.9% | ||
| 1990 | $1.10M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Synopsys's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual capital expenditures for Synopsys (SNPS) came in at $169.45M – surged 37.6% year-over-year.
Synopsys capital expenditures has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +1.3% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Synopsys capital expenditures peaked at $202.39M in 2019; the latest annual figure is $169.45M in 2025 (16.3% below peak).
$202.39M stands as the all-time-high annual capital expenditures, posted in 2019, against a low of $1.10M during 1990.
Among 8 Technology peers, Synopsys (SNPS) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $9.38B.
Synopsys Capital Expenditures by Year
Synopsys Capital Expenditures 2025: $169.45M
Synopsys capital expenditures in 2025 was $169.45M, surged 37.6% from 2024.
Synopsys Capital Expenditures 2024: $123.16M
Synopsys capital expenditures in 2024 was $123.16M, plunged 35.8% below 2023.
Synopsys Capital Expenditures 2023: $191.82M
Synopsys capital expenditures in 2023 was $191.82M, surged 37.9% from 2022.
Synopsys Capital Expenditures 2022: $139.08M
Synopsys capital expenditures in 2022 was $139.08M, surged 45.3% from 2021.
Synopsys Capital Expenditures 2021: $95.74M
Synopsys capital expenditures in 2021 was $95.74M.
See more financial history for Synopsys (SNPS).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Synopsys, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Synopsys's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Synopsys (SNPS) is $164.06M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Synopsys capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Synopsys (SNPS) capital expenditures changed +37.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Synopsys capital expenditures?
- Synopsys (SNPS) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +1.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Synopsys capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Synopsys capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $202.39M in 2019.
What was Synopsys capital expenditures in 2024?
- Synopsys (SNPS) capital expenditures in 2024 was $123.16M.
What was Synopsys capital expenditures in 2025?
- Synopsys (SNPS) capital expenditures in 2025 was $169.45M.
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