What Is Driving The Move In Synopsys Stock?

Synopsys (SNPS) stock rose 12.8% on Thursday, October 1, 2026, a day when the S&P 500 gained 0.2%. The move did not come from a quarterly report: Synopsys held its latest earnings call on August 26, 2026. So what exactly drove this market excitement? Let's unpack below.