SNPS monthly performance report
Check SNPS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
SNPS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Synopsys (SNPS) closed September 2026 at $381.17, down 13.29% for the month and −10.40% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SNPS is −18.85%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −14.46% versus its 200-day moving average ($445.58), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SNPS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −87.66%, with a relative strength index reading of 48.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Synopsys ended September 2026 at $381.17, posting a monthly return of −13.29%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −12.71%.
The current quarter stands at −14.55% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −14.46% versus the 200-day moving average ($445.58).
Year-to-date, SNPS is −18.85% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −30.68%. The stock is currently −28.78% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −43.02%.
| Period | SNPS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.71% | +1.13% | −0.42% |
| 1 Week | −4.03% | +0.63% | −4.66% |
| 1 Month | −13.29% | −0.58% | −12.71% |
| 3 Months | −16.11% | +1.64% | −17.75% |
| 6 Months | −8.97% | +15.15% | −24.11% |
| YTD | −18.85% | +11.83% | −30.68% |
| 12 Months | −10.40% | +15.69% | −26.09% |
| 3 Years | −15.66% | +72.00% | −87.66% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2025 | +23.56% |
| #2 | Apr 2026 | +21.72% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +15.72% |
| #4 | Aug 2026 | +13.07% |
| #5 | Dec 2025 | +12.37% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2025 | −18.25% |
| #2 | Sep 2026 | −13.29% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −13.09% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | −12.98% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | −12.85% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +19.55% |
| Q3 2025 | −3.76% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.80% |
| Q1 2026 | −15.59% |
| Q2 2026 | +12.51% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −14.55% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +61.27% |
| 2024 | −5.74% |
| 2025 | −3.22% |
| 2026 | −18.85% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $535.20 (2026-01-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $362.55 (2026-09-15) |
| Current Price | $381.17 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $445.58 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −14.46% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −43.02% (2026-09-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −28.78% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 48.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −87.66% |
| RS Peak | 117.8 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 46.8 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SNPS's return for this report period?
SNPS returned −13.29% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has SNPS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SNPS: −18.85% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is SNPS's 12-month return?
−10.40% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SNPS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −14.46% versus 200DMA ($445.58).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−43.02% on 2026-09-15.