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Synopsys vs Autodesk: SNPS and ADSK compared
Synopsys is the larger company: $2.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $2.0B for Autodesk (Q2 FY27). Synopsys is growing faster (+42% against +16% a year earlier). Autodesk is more profitable, with an operating margin of 29.3% against 14.4%.
Where the money goes: SNPS and ADSK
Synopsys (SNPS) · Q3 FY26
Synopsys, Q3 FY26: revenue $2.5B (+42% year over year), operating margin 14.4%, net earnings $546M, operating cash flow $813M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Autodesk (ADSK) · Q2 FY27
Autodesk, Q2 FY27: revenue $2.0B (+16% year over year), operating margin 29.3%, net earnings $492M, operating cash flow $575M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Synopsys (SNPS) | Autodesk (ADSK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $2.5B | $2.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +42% | +16% |
| Gross margin | 72.6% | 91.4% |
| Operating margin | 14.4% | 29.3% |
| Net earnings | $546M | $492M |
| Net margin | 22.0% | 24.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $813M | $575M |
| Free cash flow | $746M | $561M |
| Market value | $87.0B | $55.4B |
| P/E | 80.9× | 33.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $586.95 | $307.54 |
Where the revenue comes from
Synopsys
- Products: $1.7B (67%)
- Maintenance and service: $809M (33%)
Autodesk
- Subscription and Circulation: $2.0B (96%)
- Product and Service, Other: $94.0M (5%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Synopsys or Autodesk?
Synopsys is the larger company: $2.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $2.0B for Autodesk (Q2 FY27).
Is Synopsys or Autodesk growing faster?
Synopsys is growing faster (+42% against +16% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Synopsys or Autodesk?
Autodesk is more profitable, with an operating margin of 29.3% against 14.4%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 26, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.