Joel Greenblatt's SNPS Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 4,629 shares of Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) worth $2.17 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in SNPS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 204,523 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2017, reducing 133,388 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Synopsys (SNPS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Synopsys (SNPS) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -27,022 | Reduce 85.37% | 4,629 | $469.72 |
| Q3 2025 | +27,258 | Add 620.49% | 31,651 | $493.39 |
| Q2 2025 | +1,534 | Add 53.66% | 4,393 | $512.68 |
| Q1 2025 | -4,086 | Reduce 58.83% | 2,859 | $428.85 |
| Q4 2024 | -4,547 | Reduce 39.57% | 6,945 | $485.36 |
| Q3 2024 | +1,739 | Add 17.83% | 11,492 | $506.39 |
| Q2 2024 | +2,241 | Add 29.83% | 9,753 | $595.06 |
| Q1 2024 | -4,536 | Reduce 37.65% | 7,512 | $571.50 |
| Q4 2023 | +3,620 | Add 42.95% | 12,048 | $514.91 |
| Q3 2023 | +2,227 | Add 35.91% | 8,428 | $458.97 |
| Q2 2023 | +511 | Add 8.98% | 6,201 | $435.41 |
| Q1 2023 | -639 | Reduce 10.10% | 5,690 | $386.25 |
| Q4 2022 | -6,728 | Reduce 51.53% | 6,329 | $319.29 |
| Q3 2022 | -8,789 | Reduce 40.23% | 13,057 | $305.51 |
| Q2 2022 | -565 | Reduce 2.52% | 21,846 | $303.72 |
| Q1 2022 | +8,179 | Add 57.47% | 22,411 | $333.27 |
| Q4 2021 | +271 | Add 1.94% | 14,232 | $368.47 |
| Q3 2021 | -1,747 | Reduce 11.12% | 13,961 | $299.41 |
| Q2 2021 | -4,856 | Reduce 23.61% | 15,708 | $275.78 |
| Q1 2021 | -7,922 | Reduce 27.81% | 20,564 | $247.76 |
| Q4 2020 | -5,465 | Reduce 16.10% | 28,486 | $259.25 |
| Q3 2020 | +11,650 | Add 52.24% | 33,951 | $213.98 |
| Q2 2020 | +22,301 | New Buy | 22,301 | $195.01 |
| Q1 2020 | -21,349 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +11,680 | Add 120.80% | 21,349 | $139.21 |
| Q3 2019 | +1,238 | Add 14.68% | 9,669 | $137.24 |
| Q2 2019 | +2,182 | Add 34.92% | 8,431 | $128.69 |
| Q1 2019 | +6,249 | New Buy | 6,249 | $115.22 |
| Q4 2018 | -49,322 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -104,200 | Reduce 67.87% | 49,322 | $98.62 |
| Q2 2018 | +125,218 | Add 442.40% | 153,522 | $85.57 |
| Q1 2018 | -38,069 | Reduce 57.36% | 28,304 | $83.24 |
| Q4 2017 | -133,388 | Reduce 66.77% | 66,373 | $85.25 |
| Q3 2017 | -33,767 | Reduce 14.46% | 199,761 | $80.53 |
| Q2 2017 | +76,610 | Add 48.82% | 233,528 | $72.93 |
| Q1 2017 | -53,666 | Reduce 25.48% | 156,918 | $72.13 |
| Q4 2016 | +204,523 | Add 3374.41% | 210,584 | $58.86 |
| Q3 2016 | +6,061 | New Buy | 6,061 | $59.40 |
| Q2 2015 | -17,479 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +17,479 | New Buy | 17,479 | $46.34 |
| Q3 2013 | -11,528 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +11,528 | Add 0.00% | 11,528 | $35.74 |
Joel Greenblatt's Synopsys Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 11,528 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) for 42 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) was in Q4 2016, adding 210,584 shares worth $12.4 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 4,629 shares of Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS), valued at approximately $2.17 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) represents approximately 0.01% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) was 233,528 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.