11/26/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/26/2025 08:07
Synopsys told investors its AI-powered chip business was the future. Revenue was rising. Growth looked unstoppable.
But behind the optimism, its most profitable segment - Design IP - was starting to crack. The company's shift toward AI customers meant expensive custom work that drained margins and slowed deliveries. Despite these facts, executives kept bleating upbeat forecasts.
Then in September 2025, the truth hit. Synopsys admitted its IP business "underperformed," revenue missed guidance, and profit fell over 40%. The stock collapsed about 36% in a single day.
Investors were blindsided. Confidence gone. Now, more shareholders are joining the lawsuit.