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Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA)

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08/28/2025: SYNA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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10 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $82.25

1 Year Target Price $82.25

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$82.25 Target price
52w Low $41.8
Current$71.37
52w High $89.81

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -42.45%
Avg. Invested days 25
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.70B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 82.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 82.25
Volume (30-day avg) 10
Beta 1.61
52 Weeks Range 41.80 - 89.81
Updated Date 08/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 41.80 - 89.81
Updated Date 08/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.22

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-07
When After Market
Estimate 1
Actual 1.01

Profitability

Profit Margin -4.45%
Operating Margin (TTM) -8.06%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -1.47%
Return on Equity (TTM) -3.34%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 17.12
Enterprise Value 3186610265
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.51
Enterprise Value 3186610265
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.51
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.97
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 45.92
Shares Outstanding 38656400
Shares Floating 37915398
Shares Outstanding 38656400
Shares Floating 37915398
Percent Insiders 2.5
Percent Institutions 99.71

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Synaptics Incorporated

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Synaptics Incorporated was founded in 1986. It initially focused on neural network applications and later transitioned to human interface solutions. A key milestone was the development of the touchpad technology widely adopted in laptops. Over time, Synaptics has expanded its product portfolio to include display drivers, fingerprint sensors, and wireless connectivity solutions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • IoT: Focuses on products for smart home, industrial, and automotive applications, including wireless connectivity solutions and SoCs (System on Chips).
  • PC: Offers touchpads, fingerprint sensors, and secure authentications for laptops and PCs.
  • Mobile: Develops touch and display driver integration (TDDI) solutions, discrete touch controllers, and fingerprint sensors for smartphones and tablets.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The current CEO is Michael Hurlston. The organizational structure is divided into business units focused on IoT, PC, and Mobile segments, supported by functional teams like engineering, sales, and marketing.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Touchpad Solutions: Touchpad solutions for laptops and other devices. Synaptics holds a significant market share in the PC touchpad market, competing with companies like ELAN Microelectronics. Revenue details are difficult to ascertain but remain a key product driver.
  • Fingerprint Sensors: Fingerprint sensors for mobile devices and PCs. These are used for secure authentication. Competition comes from Goodix and Qualcomm in the mobile space. Again specific revenue difficult to ascertain but a critical market sector for Synaptics.
  • Display Drivers (TDDI): Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI) for smartphones. The market for TDDI is competitive with companies like Novatek. Market share fluctuates based on design wins with smartphone manufacturers.
  • Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other wireless connectivity solutions. Competing against companies like Qualcomm, MediaTek and others in a broad segment. Revenue growing from smart devices sector.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The human interface and connectivity solutions market is driven by trends such as increasing demand for IoT devices, growing adoption of biometric authentication, and advancements in display technology. Competition is fierce with ongoing consolidation and technological innovation.

Positioning

Synaptics is positioned as a leading provider of human interface solutions, particularly in the PC and mobile segments. Its competitive advantage lies in its established relationships with major OEMs and its expertise in developing integrated solutions.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for Synaptics' served markets is estimated to be in the billions of dollars, encompassing the markets for human interface devices, display drivers, and wireless connectivity. Synaptics' positioning allows it to address a significant portion of this TAM, but it must continually innovate to maintain its competitive edge.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong relationships with major OEMs
  • Expertise in developing integrated solutions
  • Established market presence in PC and mobile segments
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • Expanding into high-growth IoT market

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on key customers and industries
  • Exposure to cyclical demand in PC and mobile markets
  • Intense competition
  • Slower innovation compared to rivals
  • Supply chain dependencies

Opportunities

  • Growth in the IoT market
  • Increasing adoption of biometric authentication
  • Expansion into new markets and applications
  • Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio
  • Growth of wireless connectivity markets

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from established players and new entrants
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Economic slowdowns impacting consumer spending
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Goodix (No US stock symbol)
  • Qualcomm (QCOM)
  • MediaTek (No US stock symbol)

Competitive Landscape

Synaptics faces intense competition in all of its served markets. Its advantages include its established relationships with major OEMs and its expertise in developing integrated solutions. However, it must continue to innovate to maintain its competitive edge.

Major Acquisitions

DisplayLink

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 305
  • Strategic Rationale: To expand Synaptics' portfolio of connectivity solutions.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Synaptics has experienced periods of strong growth, particularly during the expansion of the PC market and the rise of smartphones. However, growth has slowed in recent years as these markets have matured.

Future Projections: Analysts project moderate growth for Synaptics in the coming years, driven by its expansion into the IoT market and its focus on developing innovative solutions. Revenue growth is expected to be in the single digits, with continued emphasis on profitability and cash flow generation.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives undertaken by Synaptics include acquisitions to expand its product portfolio and investments in R&D to develop new technologies. The company is also focused on strengthening its relationships with key customers and expanding its presence in emerging markets.

Summary

Synaptics is a key player in the human interface solutions market, with strengths in PC and mobile segments. It faces intense competition and needs to innovate to sustain growth. Diversification into IoT is a positive direction, but cyclical markets pose risks. The company's financial health is stable, with future success depending on strategic execution and market adaptability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise. Financial data is based on recent reporting and analyst estimates and is subject to change.

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About Synaptics Incorporated

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters San Jose, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2002-01-29
President, CEO & Director Mr. Rahul G. Patel
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductors
Full time employees 1700
Full time employees 1700

Synaptics Incorporated develops, markets, and sells semiconductor products worldwide. The company provides touch, display, biometrics, voice, audio, processor, wireless, and multimedia products for mobile, personal computers, smart home, industrial, and automotive applications, as well as modular development kits, open software frameworks, and optimized AI/ML toolchains. It also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, global positioning system, global navigation satellite system, ultra-wideband and ultra-low energy solutions, human interface products, organic light-emitting diodes, multimedia SoCs, fax/modem/printer processors, video interface ICs, DisplayLink graphics, and display driver ICs (DDIC); Astra and Veros, an AI solution; and DisplayLink and DisplayPort to simplify connectivity to external displays. In addition, it provides Natural ID, a fingerprint ID product for notebook, personal computer peripherals, automobiles, and other applications, as well as integrated touch and display, local dimming, and driver sensing technologies. The company sells its products through direct sales, outside sales representatives, OEM distributors, and value-added resellers. Synaptics Incorporated was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.