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Synopsys Exceeds Q1 Profit Expectations and Projects Growth in AI-Driven Chip Design

The company forecasts strong Q2 revenue and earnings, fueled by increasing demand for its software in AI chip design and partnerships with major tech firms.

The headquarters of Synopsys Inc., in Sunnyvale, California, U.S., October 23, 2024. REUTERS/Stephen Nellis/File photo
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Overview

  • Synopsys reported Q1 adjusted earnings per share of $3.03, surpassing Wall Street estimates of $2.84, despite revenue slightly missing projections at $1.455 billion.
  • The company forecasts Q2 revenue between $1.59 billion and $1.62 billion, with adjusted EPS expected to range between $3.37 and $3.42, both slightly above analyst expectations.
  • Growing demand for AI-driven chip design software, particularly for inference chips used in applications like chatbots, is driving Synopsys' growth.
  • Synopsys' design automation unit, its largest segment, generated $1.02 billion in revenue during Q1, highlighting its importance in the company's portfolio.
  • The company is progressing toward completing its $35 billion acquisition of engineering software firm Ansys, with ongoing discussions with Chinese regulators expected to conclude in the first half of 2025.