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Jan 31, 2021

Synopsys Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Synopsys' Q1 2021 financial results were posted, demonstrating growth across all geographies and product groups.

Key Takeaways

Synopsys reported a strong start to fiscal year 2021, with revenue reaching $970.3 million and non-GAAP EPS at $1.52. The company is reaffirming its outlook for the year, expecting continued growth and operating margin expansion.

Revenue for Q1 2021 was $970.3 million, compared to $834.4 million for Q1 2020.

GAAP earnings per share was $1.03, up from $0.67 in Q1 2020.

Non-GAAP earnings per share was $1.52, compared to $1.01 in Q1 2020.

Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 was $162.3 million.

Total Revenue
$970M
Previous year: $834M
+16.3%
EPS
$1.52
Previous year: $1.01
+50.5%
Gross Profit
$762M
Previous year: $642M
+18.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.02B
Previous year: $1.57B
-35.0%
Free Cash Flow
$146M
Previous year: -$44.8M
-426.4%
Total Assets
$8.01B
Previous year: $7.2B
+11.2%

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Forward Guidance

Synopsys provided financial targets for the second quarter and full fiscal year 2021, assuming no further changes to U.S. government "Entity List" restrictions.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 2021 Revenue target between $970 million and $1,000 million.
  • Full year 2021 Revenue target between $4,000 million and $4,050 million.
  • Q2 2021 Non-GAAP EPS target between $1.50 and $1.55.
  • Full year 2021 Non-GAAP EPS target between $6.23 and $6.30.
  • Full year 2021 Operating Cash Flow target between $1,200 million and $1,300 million.