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Synopsys Inc (SNPS) Institutional Ownership & Insider Trading History

Top SNPS institutional shareholders, filing changes, and Form 4 insider activity with filters for buys, sales, option exercises, gifts, and tax withholding.

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Ownership read

SNPS insider sentiment: Mixed, buy-heavy.

VANGUARD GROUP INC is the largest institutional holder. 65 sales and 55 purchases appear in the recent Form 4 filings. Use the filters below to separate real buying and selling from option exercises, gifts, awards, and tax withholding.

Insider flow

SNPS

Purchases130.72K
Sales93.47K

Directional bars ignore awards, gifts, conversions, and tax withholding rows.

Top holder

18.46M

VANGUARD GROUP INC

Insider stance

Mixed, buy-heavy

$17.40M sold / $3.30M bought

Latest filing

Jun 15, 2026

Most recent holder or insider filing date

Filings shown

240

120 holder / 120 insider

Holder rows
120
Market data source
Latest filing
Jun 15, 2026
Most recent holder or insider filing date
Increased / initiated
70
50 decreased
Insider rows
120
Market data source

Top 120 institutional holders

Synopsys Inc (SNPS) institutional ownership

Ranked by reported share count, with position changes and latest filing dates where ownership data supplies them.

VANGUARD GROUP INC

Rank #1

9.63%

Shares
18.46M
Change
+283.68K
Change %
+1.56%
Filing
Dec 31, 2025

Increased

BLACKROCK

Rank #2

8.27%

Shares
15.87M
Change
+725.17K
Change %
+4.79%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Rank #3

6.49%

Shares
12.44M
Change
+12.44M
Change %
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Initiated

STATE STREET CORP

Rank #4

4.64%

Shares
8.90M
Change
+110.13K
Change %
+125.00%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

FMR LLC

Rank #5

4.36%

Shares
8.37M
Change
+873.49K
Change %
+11.66%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC

Rank #6

2.47%

Shares
4.73M
Change
+4.73M
Change %
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Initiated

GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Rank #7

2.38%

Shares
4.56M
Change
+254.15K
Change %
+5.90%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

MORGAN STANLEY

Rank #8

2.04%

Shares
3.92M
Change
-658.15K
Change %
-14.39%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Decreased

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC

Rank #9

1.63%

Shares
3.13M
Change
+2.34M
Change %
+296.49%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP

Rank #10

1.51%

Shares
2.89M
Change
+293.94K
Change %
+11.33%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

ASPEX MANAGEMENT

Rank #11

1.39%

Shares
2.67M
Change
+544.44K
Change %
+25.61%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

Rank #12

1.32%

Shares
2.54M
Change
-190.81K
Change %
-6.99%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Decreased

EDGEWOOD MANAGEMENT LLC

Rank #13

1.15%

Shares
2.21M
Change
-416.88K
Change %
-15.87%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Decreased

UBS AM

Rank #14

1.14%

Shares
2.19M
Change
+244.53K
Change %
+12.54%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

CAPITAL RESEARCH GLOBAL INVESTORS

Rank #15

1.08%

Shares
2.06M
Change
+167.92K
Change %
+8.86%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

NORTHERN TRUST CORP

Rank #16

1.00%

Shares
1.93M
Change
+29.91K
Change %
+1.58%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

UBS GROUP AG

Rank #17

1.00%

Shares
1.93M
Change
+1.23M
Change %
+176.95%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC

Rank #18

0.99%

Shares
1.89M
Change
-323.29K
Change %
-14.57%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Decreased

INVESCO LTD.

Rank #19

0.99%

Shares
1.89M
Change
+28.46K
Change %
+1.53%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Increased

ARISTOTLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Rank #20

0.96%

Shares
1.85M
Change
-44.24K
Change %
-2.34%
Filing
Mar 31, 2026

Decreased

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Recent insider transactions

Synopsys Inc (SNPS) Form 4 filings

Action codes are translated so open-market buys and sales are separate from awards, gifts, conversions, and tax withholding.

GHAZI, SASSINE

Director, PRESIDENT AND CEO

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
14.60K
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

DE, GEUS AART

Director, EXECUTIVE CHAIR

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
449
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

GHAZI, SASSINE

Director, PRESIDENT AND CEO

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
14.60K
% company
<0.01%
Price
$135.88
Value
$1,984,256

Filed Jun 15, 2026

ELLOW, MICHAEL

Chief Revenue Officer

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
2.01K
% company
<0.01%
Price
$454.38
Value
$911,941

Filed Jun 15, 2026

ELLOW, MICHAEL

Chief Revenue Officer

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
1.08K
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

ELLOW, MICHAEL

Chief Revenue Officer

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
536
% company
<0.01%
Price
$454.38
Value
$243,548

Filed Jun 15, 2026

ELLOW, MICHAEL

Chief Revenue Officer

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
4.05K
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

ELLOW, MICHAEL

Chief Revenue Officer

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
1.08K
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

LEE, JANET

GC & Corporate Secretary

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
540
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

LEE, JANET

GC & Corporate Secretary

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
235
% company
<0.01%
Price
$454.38
Value
$106,779

Filed Jun 15, 2026

LEE, JANET

GC & Corporate Secretary

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
540
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

KANKANWADI, SUDHINDRA

Deputy CFO & CAO

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
720
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

KANKANWADI, SUDHINDRA

Deputy CFO & CAO

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
249
% company
<0.01%
Price
$454.38
Value
$113,141

Filed Jun 15, 2026

KANKANWADI, SUDHINDRA

Deputy CFO & CAO

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
720
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

GLASER, SHELAGH

CFO

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
1.26K
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

DE, GEUS AART

Director, EXECUTIVE CHAIR

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
156
% company
<0.01%
Price
$454.38
Value
$70,883

Filed Jun 15, 2026

DE, GEUS AART

Director, EXECUTIVE CHAIR

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
449
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

GHAZI, SASSINE

Director, PRESIDENT AND CEO

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
3.31K
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

GHAZI, SASSINE

Director, PRESIDENT AND CEO

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
1.49K
% company
<0.01%
Price
$454.38
Value
$677,935

Filed Jun 15, 2026

GLASER, SHELAGH

CFO

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
1.26K
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

GLASER, SHELAGH

CFO

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
436
% company
<0.01%
Price
$454.38
Value
$198,110

Filed Jun 15, 2026

ELLOW, MICHAEL

Chief Revenue Officer

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
4.05K
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

GHAZI, SASSINE

Director, PRESIDENT AND CEO

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
3.31K
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 15, 2026

GHAZI, SASSINE

Director, PRESIDENT AND CEO

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
14.60K
% company
<0.01%
Price
$458.96
Value
$6,702,222

Filed Jun 15, 2026

GLASER, SHELAGH

CFO

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
3.39K
% company
<0.01%
Price
$450.02
Value
$1,527,372

Filed Jun 12, 2026

LEE, JANET

GC & Corporate Secretary

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
699
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 1, 2026

LEE, JANET

GC & Corporate Secretary

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
699
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 1, 2026

LEE, JANET

GC & Corporate Secretary

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
304
% company
<0.01%
Price
$492.29
Value
$149,656

Filed Jun 1, 2026

COHN, JESSE

Director

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
710
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 1, 2026

COHN, JESSE

Director

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
372
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed Jun 1, 2026

LEE, JANET

GC & Corporate Secretary

PurchaseOpen-market or direct purchase reported on Form 4.
Shares
729
% company
<0.01%
Price
Not reported
Value
Not reported

Filed May 16, 2026

LEE, JANET

GC & Corporate Secretary

SaleOpen-market or direct sale reported on Form 4.
Shares
318
% company
<0.01%
Price
$502.42
Value
$159,770

Filed May 16, 2026

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Frequently asked

Common questions.

Who are the largest SNPS shareholders?

VANGUARD GROUP INC is the largest institutional holder of SNPS, with 18.46 million shares, or about 9.63% of shares outstanding. Additional institutions are ranked by reported share count.

What is institutional ownership of SNPS?

Synopsys Inc (SNPS) has 120 institutional holders on file — 70 that increased or initiated positions and 50 that reduced them, as of the latest filing on Mar 31, 2026.

Where can I see Synopsys Inc insider transactions?

Synopsys Inc (SNPS) has 120 Form 4 insider transactions on file, most recently on Jun 15, 2026, separated into purchases, sales, option exercises, awards, gifts, and tax withholding so administrative transactions are distinguished from open-market trades.

Are SNPS insiders buying or selling?

Recent SNPS insider activity reads Mixed, buy-heavy: 65 sales and 55 purchases. Awards, gifts, conversions, and tax withholding are listed separately because they do not carry the same signal as open-market trades.

Who is the most active SNPS insider?

GHAZI, SASSINE is the most active SNPS insider by absolute share movement, with 86,229 shares moving across the filing history. Review the action labels before treating that activity as buying or selling.