Free Cash Flow for Synopsys (SNPS)
Free Cash Flow for Synopsys (SNPS): headline value $2.28B · YoY +5.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
SNPS
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Latest period
$2.28B
YoY change
+5.1%
5Y CAGR
+10.1%
Peak year (2022)
$1.60B
Latest annual
$1.35B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Synopsys (SNPS) from 1990 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Synopsys (SNPS) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.35B | +5.1% | ||
| 2024 | $1.28B | -15.1% | ||
| 2023 | $1.51B | -5.5% | ||
| 2022 | $1.60B | +14.5% | ||
| 2021 | $1.40B | +67.8% | ||
| 2020 | $832.55M | +39.2% | ||
| 2019 | $598.13M | +85.6% | ||
| 2018 | $322.31M | -42.5% | ||
| 2017 | $561.01M | +8.8% | ||
| 2016 | $515.60M | +27.5% | ||
| 2015 | $404.51M | -8.9% | ||
| 2014 | $444.04M | +3.8% | ||
| 2013 | $427.64M | -0.2% | ||
| 2012 | $428.57M | +12.8% | ||
| 2011 | $380.09M | +27.1% | ||
| 2010 | $298.96M | +51.7% | ||
| 2009 | $197.11M | -31.9% | ||
| 2008 | $289.35M | -25.1% | ||
| 2007 | $386.19M | +150.0% | ||
| 2006 | $154.48M | -31.5% | ||
| 2005 | $225.63M | +3.0% | ||
| 2004 | $219.03M | -35.8% | ||
| 2003 | $341.39M | -248.6% | ||
| 2002 | -$229.80M | -207.7% | ||
| 2001 | $213.34M | +158.2% | ||
| 2000 | $82.61M | -25.6% | ||
| 1999 | $111.00M | +99.3% | ||
| 1998 | $55.70M | +1.1% | ||
| 1997 | $55.10M | +12.4% | ||
| 1996 | $49.00M | -12.2% | ||
| 1995 | $55.80M | +32.2% | ||
| 1994 | $42.20M | +12.5% | ||
| 1993 | $37.50M | +188.5% | ||
| 1992 | $13.00M | +490.9% | ||
| 1991 | $2.20M | -55.1% | ||
| 1990 | $4.90M | — |
Free Cash Flow 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
In 2025, Synopsys (SNPS) free cash flow totalled $1.35B – grew 5.1% year-over-year.
Synopsys free cash flow compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +10.1%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2022 and 2025, Synopsys free cash flow declined 15.7%, falling from $1.60B to $1.35B.
$1.60B stands as the all-time-high annual free cash flow, posted in 2022, against a low of -$229.80M during 2002.
Among 8 Technology peers, Synopsys (SNPS) ranks 9th; the peer median for free cash flow is $49.26B.
Synopsys Free Cash Flow by Year
Synopsys Free Cash Flow 2025: $1.35B
Synopsys free cash flow in 2025 was $1.35B, grew 5.1% from 2024.
Synopsys Free Cash Flow 2024: $1.28B
Synopsys free cash flow in 2024 was $1.28B, declined 15.1% below 2023.
Synopsys Free Cash Flow 2023: $1.51B
Synopsys free cash flow in 2023 was $1.51B, declined 5.5% below 2022.
Synopsys Free Cash Flow 2022: $1.60B
Synopsys free cash flow in 2022 was $1.60B, grew 14.5% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Synopsys Free Cash Flow 2021: $1.40B
Synopsys free cash flow in 2021 was $1.40B.
See more financial history for Synopsys (SNPS).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Synopsys, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.10T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $98.77B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $96.68B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $71.61B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $26.91B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $10.65B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $6.74B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $1.67B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Synopsys's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Synopsys (SNPS) is $2.28B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Synopsys free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Synopsys (SNPS) free cash flow changed +5.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Synopsys free cash flow?
Synopsys (SNPS) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +10.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Synopsys free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Synopsys free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $1.60B in 2022.
What was Synopsys free cash flow in 2024?
Synopsys (SNPS) free cash flow in 2024 was $1.28B.
What was Synopsys free cash flow in 2025?
Synopsys (SNPS) free cash flow in 2025 was $1.35B.
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