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Synopsys (SNPS) Q4 FY25 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2025)
10-K filed Dec 22, 2025
Synopsys (SNPS) reported revenue of $2.3B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), +38% from a year earlier and +30% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.4%, net earnings $449M (19.9% of revenue).
Synopsys, Q4 FY25: revenue $2.3B (+38% year over year), operating margin 5.4%, net earnings $449M, operating cash flow $640M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.3B | +30% | +38% |
| Gross profit | $1.6B | +18% | +27% |
| Operating profit | $121M | -27% | -61% |
| Net earnings | $449M | +85% | -60% |
| Operating cash flow | $640M | -5% | +14% |
| Free cash flow | $605M | -4% | +12% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.3B in Q4 FY25, up 38% year over year and up 30% from the previous quarter. Time-based products was the largest line at 42% of revenue.
Gross margin was 71.0%, down 6.1 points from Q4 FY24. Operating profit was $0.12B, a 5.4% margin (down 13.6 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.19B even though revenue rose $0.62B versus Q4 FY24, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 56% against revenue growth of 38%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+3717%). Net earnings were $0.45B, down 60% year over year. The effective tax rate was 13.2%. Non-operating items added $0.40B, 76% of pre-tax earnings, so the bottom line overstates operating performance.
Operating cash flow was $0.64B (up 14% year over year), 143% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.45B of depreciation and amortization and $0.24B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.50B. Capital expenditures of $0.03B left free cash flow of $0.61B.
Questions
What was Synopsys' revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Synopsys (SNPS) reported revenue of $2.3B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), +38% from a year earlier and +30% from the quarter before.
Was Synopsys profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $121M (5.4% of revenue) and net earnings $449M.
Source: Synopsys 10-K on SEC EDGAR.