Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Against Synopsys Amid Securities Investigation
Class Action Alert for Synopsys Investors
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a prominent securities law firm, has taken a keen interest in the recent struggles faced by Synopsys, Inc., a leading provider in the electronic design automation (EDA) sector. This investigation revolves around potential claims that could result from the company's latest financial disclosures that have left many investors concerned about the integrity of their investments.
The investigation follows alarming news from Synopsys' recent earnings report, which indicated significant underperformance compared to previous expectations. On September 9, 2025, Synopsys revealed that it had fallen short in its third-quarter revenue projections, reporting earnings of $1.740 billion, below its earlier guidance of $1.755 to $1.785 billion. Perhaps most striking was a 43% drop in net income, plummeting from $425.9 million in the same quarter of the previous year to just $242.5 million.
This sharp decline in earnings has raised eyebrows and prompted many shareholders to question the company's business decisions leading up to these results. Specifically, concerns have been raised regarding Synopsys's heightened focus on accommodating customers in the artificial intelligence sector, which has inherently required a greater degree of customization within its Design IP business. Allegations suggest that these decisions may have adversely impacted financial outcomes and could indicate misleading statements made by Synopsys management regarding operational expectations.
James (Josh) Wilson, a senior partner at Faruqi & Faruqi, is actively encouraging affected investors—those who purchased or acquired securities between December 4, 2024, and September 9, 2025—to explore their legal rights. Prospective lead plaintiffs have until December 30, 2025, to take action in this federal securities class action against Synopsys. This initiative is aimed at holding the company accountable for any breaches of federal securities laws that may have misled shareholders.
As the firm moves forward, it aims to establish whether Synopsys and its executives engaged in practices that constituted a material misstatement, particularly concerning the economic viability of their business models as they pivot toward AI-driven solutions.
Further complicating matters for Synopsys, the management's implied guidance included a concerning forecast that predicted at least a 5% decline in full-year revenues for its Design IP segment in fiscal 2025. Following the official earnings announcement, Synopsys's stock price took a nosedive of 35.8%, closing at $387.78 per share—a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in the rapidly evolving tech sector.
In light of this financial turmoil, Faruqi & Faruqi has extended an invitation to current and former Synopsys employees, whistleblowers, and shareholders to come forward with any information that could be pertinent to the ongoing investigation. This call for transparency is crucial as it may aid in bringing accountability to the corporate leadership at Synopsys.
For those investors wishing to learn more about their rights in connection with this case, they are advised to visit the dedicated section on Faruqi & Faruqi’s website or to reach out directly to partner Josh Wilson. This class action offers an opportunity for investors to seek redress and potentially recover losses incurred as a result of what they assert to be misleading corporate conduct. With an emphasis on the collective strength of shareholders, the initiative seeks to reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding investor interests amidst the complexities of modern corporate governance.