Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA)

In the past six months, Synaptics' stock experienced several notable events. In Q1 Fiscal Year 2026, the company reported earnings per share of -$0.53. In Q2 Fiscal Year 2026, Synaptics reported adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share, exceeding analyst estimates, and revenue of $302.5 million, slightly above the consensus estimate, with Core IoT product sales increasing by 53% year-over-year, but the stock fell due to investor concerns about projected revenue decline. A stock buyback program of $150 million was approved, and an officer, Ken Rizvi, sold 6,170 shares. Synaptics has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target around $99.91, and some analysts raised their price targets following the Q2 earnings beat. As of April 10, 2026, the stock has decreased by 0.27% on the last trading day and decreased by 19.31% over the past month, with a 52-week range between $45.32 and $97.00.

Synaptics exhibits some demand seasonality based on historical stock price data. November has historically shown the highest probability of a positive return, while March and April suggest lower probabilities of positive returns.

Synaptics, Inc. (SYNA) is an American company that designs, develops, and integrates custom chips and software for human-to-machine interactions, operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry. Its solutions support touch, display, audio, and biometrics across mobile computing, IoT devices, and in-vehicle infotainment systems. Major products include touch controllers, capacitive touchscreens and display drivers, fingerprint sensors, audio processing technologies, video and low-power AI processors, wireless connectivity solutions, wired connection products, and sensors for multiple parameters.

Synaptics has a global presence with design and development centers in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company derives a majority of its revenue from China and also has a presence in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and the United States, among other countries.

Synaptics' brand reputation in the past year is positively influenced by its focus on innovation in AI at the Edge and the expansion of its IoT portfolio. The launch of the Astra platform and SL-Series of embedded AI-native IoT processors demonstrates the company's commitment to integrating AI capabilities and expanding its presence in the IoT space. Consistent double-digit year-over-year revenue growth and strong Core IoT product sales contribute positively to its financial reputation and market confidence. The "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts and increased price targets from firms like Mizuho and Rosenblatt suggest a positive perception of the company's future prospects.

Synaptics, Inc. is primarily owned by institutional shareholders, who hold 99.07% of the stock, with insiders owning 6.75% and retail investors holding 0.00%. Major institutional owners include Ameriprise Financial Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and State Street Corp. The largest individual shareholder is Federico Faggin, who owns 1.36% of the company, and other notable insider shareholders include Michael E. Hurlston, Ken Rizvi, and Rahul G. Patel.