Should I buy or sell Synaptics stock right now?

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Synaptics in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SYNA shares. View SYNA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Synaptics' stock price target for 2024?

9 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Synaptics' shares. Their SYNA share price targets range from $80.00 to $195.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $125.36 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 54.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SYNA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SYNA shares performed in 2024?

Synaptics' stock was trading at $114.08 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SYNA shares have decreased by 28.9% and is now trading at $81.09. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Synaptics' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024. View our SYNA earnings forecast .

How can I listen to Synaptics' earnings call?

Synaptics will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 9th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were Synaptics' earnings last quarter?

Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) announced its earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The software maker reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.11. The software maker had revenue of $237 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $235.26 million. Synaptics had a negative net margin of 7.54% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.01%. Synaptics's revenue for the quarter was down 32.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.47 earnings per share.

What ETFs hold Synaptics' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) stock in their portfolio include SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) , Columbia Seligman Semiconductor and Technology ETF (SEMI) , Fidelity Metaverse ETF (FMET) , Global X Internet of Things Thematic ETF (SNSR) , Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportation ETF (FDRV) and WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI) . iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) .

How will Synaptics' stock buyback program work?

Synaptics declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023, which permits the company to repurchase $500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 14.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Synaptics issued on next quarter's earnings?

Synaptics updated its third quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $220.0 million-$250.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $245.3 million.

What is Michael Hurlston's approval rating as Synaptics' CEO?

16 employees have rated Synaptics Chief Executive Officer Michael Hurlston on Glassdoor.com . Michael Hurlston has an approval rating of 56% among the company's employees. This puts Michael Hurlston in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Synaptics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Synaptics investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA) , BlackRock (BLK) , QUALCOMM (QCOM) , Micron Technology (MU) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) , Alibaba Group (BABA) , Endologix (ELGX) , Intel (INTC) and Pfizer (PFE) .

Who are Synaptics' major shareholders?

Synaptics' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Cardinal Capital Management (0.05%), Bridge City Capital LLC (0.05%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.04%), State of Michigan Retirement System (0.02%), Register Financial Advisors LLC (0.00%) and CWM LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Ares Management Llc, Dean Warren Butler , James L Whims , Jeffrey D Buchanan, Jeffrey D Buchanan , John Mcfarland , Kermit Nolan , Kiva A Allgood, Kiva A Allgood , Michael E Hurlston , Saleel Awsare and Vikram Gupta. View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Synaptics?

Shares of SYNA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Synaptics have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Synaptics: Conexant Systems, Marvell Technology - Multimedia Solutions Business, Synaptics Holding GmbH, Synaptics Hong Kong Limited, Synaptics Japan GK, Synaptics LLC, and Validity Sensors. Read More

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Synaptics (SYNA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$81.03

-0.66 (-0.81%)

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$121.37

Volume: 59,189 shs
Average Volume: 277,597 shs
Market Capitalization: $3.18 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $125.36

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Synaptics MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.78 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 54.6% Upside
$125.36 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
5.83% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.35
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$382,392 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.48) to $1.59 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.90 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

313th out of 581 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

50th out of 89 stocks

4.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Synaptics has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.78, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Synaptics has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
5.83% of the outstanding shares of Synaptics have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Synaptics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.2.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Synaptics has recently decreased by 0.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Synaptics does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Synaptics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SYNA.

1.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Synaptics has a news sentiment score of 0.35. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Synaptics this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 3 people have searched for SYNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added Synaptics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Synaptics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $382,392.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.20% of the stock of Synaptics is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
99.43% of the stock of Synaptics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Synaptics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.48) to $1.59 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Synaptics is -40.75, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Synaptics is -40.75, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Synaptics has a P/B Ratio of 2.58. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Synaptics Stock (NASDAQ:SYNA)

Synaptics Incorporated develops, markets, and sells semiconductor products worldwide. The company offers AudioSmart for voice and audio processing; ConnectSmart for high-speed video/audio/data connectivity; DisplayLink for transmitting compressed video frames across low bandwidth connections; VideoSmart that enables set-top boxes, over-the-top, streaming devices, soundbars, surveillance cameras, and smart displays; and ImagingSmart solutions. It also provides Natural ID, a fingerprint ID product that is used in notebook personal computers (PCs), PC peripherals, automobiles, and other applications; TouchPad, a touch-sensitive pad that senses the position and movement of one or more fingers on its surface; SecurePad that integrates fingerprint sensor directly into the TouchPad area; ClickPad that offers a clickable mechanical design; and ForcePad. In addition, the company offers ClearPad, which enables users to interact directly with the display on mobile smartphones, tablets, and automobiles; ClearView products that provide advanced image processing and low power technology for displays on smartphones and tablets; and TouchView products, a touch controller and display driver integration product. Further, it provides TouchPad with a pointing stick in a single notebook computer enabling users to select their interface of choice; TouchStyk, a self-contained pointing stick module; ultra-low power edge artificial intelligence platform for battery powered wireless devices; wireless connectivity solutions comprising Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, global positioning system, global navigation satellite system, and ULE; and voice over IP and digital enhanced cordless telecommunications solutions. The company sells its products through direct sales, outside sales representatives, distributors, and resellers to mobile and PC OEMs; IoT OEMs; and automotive and consumer electronics manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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SYNA Stock News Headlines

April 16, 2024 | forbes.com

Synaptics Introduces Astra Platform For Edge AI

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Synaptics Stock Sees Improved Relative Strength Rating

March 7, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Synaptics Strengthens Leadership Team with the Addition of Lisa Bodensteiner as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary

March 5, 2024 | investorplace.com

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February 27, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Synaptics to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences Thursday, February 29, 2024 and Tuesday, March 5, 2024

February 27, 2024 | marketwatch.com

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February 27, 2024 | msn.com

Synaptics Chief Financial Officer Dean Butler to resign

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/08/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/09/2024
Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-Industry: Computer Storage & Peripherals
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SYNA
CUSIP: 87157D10
CIK: 817720
Web: www.synaptics.com
Phone: (408) 904-1100
Fax: 408-904-1110
Employees: 1,891
Year Founded: 1986

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $125.36
High Stock Price Target: $195.00
Low Stock Price Target: $80.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +53.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.78
Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($1.99)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $73.60 million
Net Margins: -7.54%
Pretax Margin: -7.94%
Return on Equity: 3.01%
Return on Assets: 1.44%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.79
Current Ratio: 4.53
Quick Ratio: 4.04

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.36 billion
Price / Sales: 2.37
Cash Flow: $9.59 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.52
Book Value: $31.46 per share
Price / Book: 2.60

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 39,300,000
Free Float: 38,828,000
Market Cap: $3.21 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.56

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Key Executives

Mr. Michael E. Hurlston (Age 57)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $1.24M
Mr. Dean Warren Butler (Age 41)
Advisor
Comp: $615.53k
Mr. Divyesh Shah
Senior Vice President of Operations
Esther Song
CP, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Michael Brooker
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Munjal Shah
Investor Relations Officer
Ms. Lisa M. Bodensteiner (Age 62)
Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Mr. Todd Lepinski
Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Ms. Lori Stahl
Senior VP & Chief People Officer
Mr. Satish Ganesan
Senior VP, GM of Intelligent Sensing Division & Chief Strategy Officer

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SYNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Synaptics stock right now?: 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Synaptics in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SYNA shares.
View SYNA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Synaptics' stock price target for 2024?: 9 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Synaptics' shares. Their SYNA share price targets range from $80.00 to $195.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $125.36 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 54.6% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SYNA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SYNA shares performed in 2024?: Synaptics' stock was trading at $114.08 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SYNA shares have decreased by 28.9% and is now trading at $81.09.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Synaptics' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024.
View our SYNA earnings forecast.
How can I listen to Synaptics' earnings call?: Synaptics will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 9th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were Synaptics' earnings last quarter?: Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA) announced its earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The software maker reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.11. The software maker had revenue of $237 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $235.26 million. Synaptics had a negative net margin of 7.54% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.01%. Synaptics's revenue for the quarter was down 32.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.47 earnings per share.
What ETFs hold Synaptics' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) stock in their portfolio include SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD), Columbia Seligman Semiconductor and Technology ETF (SEMI), Fidelity Metaverse ETF (FMET), Global X Internet of Things Thematic ETF (SNSR), Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportation ETF (FDRV) and WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI).iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX).
How will Synaptics' stock buyback program work?: Synaptics declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023, which permits the company to repurchase $500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 14.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Synaptics issued on next quarter's earnings?: Synaptics updated its third quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $220.0 million-$250.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $245.3 million.
What is Michael Hurlston's approval rating as Synaptics' CEO?: 16 employees have rated Synaptics Chief Executive Officer Michael Hurlston on Glassdoor.com. Michael Hurlston has an approval rating of 56% among the company's employees. This puts Michael Hurlston in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of Synaptics own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Synaptics investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), BlackRock (BLK), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Alibaba Group (BABA), Endologix (ELGX), Intel (INTC) and Pfizer (PFE).
Who are Synaptics' major shareholders?: Synaptics' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Cardinal Capital Management (0.05%), Bridge City Capital LLC (0.05%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.04%), State of Michigan Retirement System (0.02%), Register Financial Advisors LLC (0.00%) and CWM LLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Ares Management Llc, Dean Warren Butler, James L Whims, Jeffrey D Buchanan, Jeffrey D Buchanan, John Mcfarland, Kermit Nolan, Kiva A Allgood, Kiva A Allgood, Michael E Hurlston, Saleel Awsare and Vikram Gupta.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Synaptics?: Shares of SYNA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does Synaptics have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Synaptics: Conexant Systems, Marvell Technology - Multimedia Solutions Business, Synaptics Holding GmbH, Synaptics Hong Kong Limited, Synaptics Japan GK, Synaptics LLC, and Validity Sensors.
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