Synaptics (SYNA.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Synaptics Price Target 2026: Analysts See 10% Upside

The average price target for Synaptics is $130.13. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 10.15% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.
⚠️ Don’t buy a stock just because of its price targetA price target is the analysts’ estimate of where the stock will trade in 12 months. That estimate is often wrong. A large study of US stocks from 2000 to 2009 found that only 38% of price targets had been met after 12 months. On average, the targets promised 15 percentage points more return than the stocks delivered. Use the price target together with the financials and the trend, not on its own.Source: Bradshaw, Brown and Huang (2013)

Is Synaptics overvalued or undervalued?

Synaptics is currently undervalued with a gap of 10.1% relative to the price target.


The current price is $118.14, which places Synaptics in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $117.12, and overvalued when the price exceeds $143.14.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Synaptics, the fair value range lies between $117.12 and $143.14.


See the full price target analysis for Synaptics →

Analyst Ratings for Synaptics stock in 2026: Hold

13 analysts cover Synaptics. Analysts are mostly neutral — 92.3% recommend Hold. The average price target is $130.13, which gives an upside of 10.1% from the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.15/5)
Strong Buy
1 (7.7%)
Hold
12 (92.3%)
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3.15 out of 5 based on 13 analysts

About Synaptics – Semiconductors

Synaptics Incorporated develops, markets, and sells semiconductor products worldwide. The company provides edge AI processors, wireless connectivity, touch controllers, biometrics, voice, audio, and multimedia products for physical AI and robotics, edge AI, smart home, industrial and automotive, personal computers, and mobile 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-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, 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, distributors, and value-added resellers. Synaptics Incorporated was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Synaptics

$4.7B Market cap
$1.2B Revenue
Semiconductors Industry
- P/E
3.91 P/S
5.10 P/B
United States Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Synaptics?

Speculative stock

Synaptics is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Synaptics

💰 Value Score 16/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 18/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 67/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 33/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified 3 critical

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in Synaptics that investors should be aware of.

🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -40.7% – the company is losing money on its operations.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -42.1% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
🚨 Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 84% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 3.9. The P/B ratio is 5.1. The PEG ratio is 0.51 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

The latest quarterly earnings grew -83.6% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 4 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.06 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 85.3% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 8.99% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in Synaptics 2026: Only sells

In 2026, insiders at Synaptics have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took $4,750,443 out of the stock. Active insiders include Patel Rahul G., Song Esther, Bodensteiner Lisa and others. Over the last 3 months: only sells.

Last 3 Months: Only sells

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 10 sales. A net $2,530,875 out of the stock.

All Transactions: Only sells

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net $4,750,443 out of the stock.

Latest sale: Patel Rahul G. sold 4,302 shares at $117.55 each on 2026-10-20.

Who is selling: Patel Rahul G., Song Esther, Bodensteiner Lisa, Gupta Vikram.

Latest Insider Trades in Synaptics (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Synaptics. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share (USD) Total amount (USD)
2026-10-20 Patel Rahul G. Sell 4,302 117.55 505,700
2026-09-25 Song Esther Sell 147 100.00 14,700
2026-09-21 Patel Rahul G. Sell 2,276 93.83 213,557
2026-09-18 Song Esther Sell 63 92.63 5,836
2026-09-18 Bodensteiner Lisa Sell 334 92.63 30,938
2026-08-25 Gupta Vikram Sell 4,277 94.49 404,134
2026-08-19 Patel Rahul G. Sell 2,276 105.39 239,868
2026-08-18 Song Esther Sell 437 103.68 45,308
2026-08-18 Gupta Vikram Sell 4,277 103.65 443,311
2026-08-18 Bodensteiner Lisa Sell 6,056 103.62 627,523

Who is buying and selling Synaptics shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Patel Rahul G., Song Esther, Bodensteiner Lisa, Gupta Vikram. In total, $4,750,443 was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Synaptics Short Selling 2026: 9.0% Sold Short

High short interest: 9.0% of the free float
Short % of free float
9.0%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 9.0% means that 9.0% of the freely traded shares in Synaptics have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Synaptics Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Synaptics is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Synaptics 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated November 14, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics Incorporated is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $118.14 is 0.5% above the 20-day average ($117.52). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 7.3% above the 50-day average ($110.15). Long term, the stock is 13.3% above the 200-day average ($104.32), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (110.15) is above the 200-day average (104.32), which is a classic bullish signal for Synaptics Incorporated.

Is Synaptics Incorporated overbought or oversold?

Synaptics Incorporated has an RSI of 62.3. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Synaptics Incorporated

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (1.518), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (1.992) by 0.474, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (4.023), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (3.463) by 0.560, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for Synaptics Incorporated

Synaptics Incorporated has an annual standard deviation of 59.6%, which classifies the stock as Speculative. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Synaptics Incorporated

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (1.518). Weekly bullish (4.023).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly rising.

RSI: 62.3 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Who Owns Synaptics?

The three largest owners of Synaptics are Ameriprise Financial Inc (18.8%), BlackRock Inc (12.6%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC (6.6%). The percentage is their share of the stock, as of Jun 30, 2026. Source: our data provider EODHD.

The 10 Largest Institutions

InstitutionStakeChange
Ameriprise Financial Inc18.85%−0.9%
BlackRock Inc12.55%+1.8%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC6.59%−1.7%
State Street Corp5.33%+1.4%
FMR Inc4.61%+19.9%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC4.23%−0.1%
Orbis Allan Gray Ltd3.58%−14.2%
William Blair Investment Management, LLC3.12%−21.9%
Geode Capital Management, LLC2.71%+4.2%
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co2.71%+14.6%

As of Jun 30, 2026. "Change" is the change in shares held since the holder's previous report.

The 5 Largest Funds

FundStakeChange
Columbia Seligman Tech & Info A11.81%−0.7%
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF3.54%+0.1%
Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest2.96%+0.3%
iShares Russell 2000 ETF2.49%0.0%
Vanguard Information Technology ETF2.21%+0.2%

As of Oct 30, 2026. A fund may be managed by one of the institutions above, so the two lists cannot be added together.

Frequently Asked Questions About Synaptics stock in 2026

Should you buy Synaptics stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Synaptics is currently Strong Buy. Synaptics trades at $118.14 as of Nov 14, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 1.518 with falling momentum (signal: 1.992); RSI is at 62.3 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $130.13 points to 10.1% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Synaptics stock?
The average analyst price target for Synaptics is $130.13. The current price is $118.14, which gives an upside of 10.1%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $117.12 and $143.14.
Is Synaptics a dividend stock?
No, Synaptics does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Synaptics stock?
Synaptics is rated as a stock in the risk category Speculative. the annual standard deviation is 59.6%, which classifies the stock as Speculative.
Is Synaptics overvalued?
No, Synaptics is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (10.1% upside). Synaptics has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 3.9, a P/B ratio of 5.1. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 10.1%.
Is Synaptics overbought?
No, Synaptics is not overbought. RSI is at 62.3 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 62.3 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 0.5% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next Synaptics earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Synaptics has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Synaptics shorted?
Yes, Synaptics is shorted with 9.0% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Synaptics stock?
No, insiders are not buying Synaptics shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 10 sales. On a net basis, 2,530,875 USD worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 4,750,443 USD sold. Active sellers include Patel Rahul G., Song Esther, Bodensteiner Lisa and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Synaptics a good stock?
Based on our total score, Synaptics is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 33 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 16/100, Quality: 18/100, Momentum: 67/100. In addition: analysts see 10.1% upside to the price target. Whether now is the time to buy is a separate question: the technical signal is Strong Buy. Whether Synaptics is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Synaptics stock?
The outlook for Synaptics based on current data: the average analyst price target is $130.13 (+10.1%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Synaptics stock moving?
Synaptics is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; short interest is 9.0% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Synaptics go?
The average analyst price target for Synaptics is $130.13, which corresponds to a potential gain of 10.1% from the current price of $118.14. The stock has traded between $58.28 and $149.11 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 20.8% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Synaptics fall?
The stock has traded as low as $58.28 over the last 52 weeks — that is 50.7% below the current price of $118.14. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 60.9% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±59.6% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Synaptics do?
Synaptics Incorporated develops, markets, and sells semiconductor products worldwide. The company provides edge AI processors, wireless connectivity, touch controllers, biometrics, voice, audio, and multimedia products for physical AI and robotics, edge AI, smart home, industr... The company belongs to the Technology sector, more specifically the Semiconductors industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Synaptics as an investment.
Did Synaptics raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Synaptics. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Synaptics making money or losing money?
No, Synaptics is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -40.7%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is also negative at -2.9% — so it is not just financing costs weighing on the result. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can Synaptics go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Synaptics is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.06 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 4 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 85% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Synaptics have a lot of debt?
Synaptics has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 85%. For the technology sector, 60-120% counts as a typical level. Tech companies are usually asset-light and need little borrowed capital — anything below 60% counts as low in this sector. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Synaptics service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is -1.7x, and net debt equals 4.7 years of earnings (EBITDA).

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