Equity Profile

SYNA

Synaptics Incorporated

Information TechnologySemiconductors$4.7B

Aug6Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ4-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) is a technology company that specializes in semiconductor solutions, particularly for human interface and display applications. As consumer electronics continue to evolve, Synaptics plays a crucial role in enabling touch and display technologies, which are increasingly important in devices like smartphones, tablets, and smart home products.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors will closely watch this quarter.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will provide insight into how well Synaptics is capturing market demand amid competitive pressures in the semiconductor industry.

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SYNA Q4-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+825.72%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.77%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Synaptics reported an impressive EPS of $1.09, significantly exceeding expectations by 461.86%. However, the stock reacted negatively, declining by 1.35% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations are mixed as Synaptics has consistently beaten EPS estimates in recent quarters, but the stock's reaction has been muted. Investors will be looking for continued strong performance amid a challenging semiconductor market.

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on Synaptics maintaining its strong earnings surprise trend, potentially indicating robust demand for its products and effective cost management.

Bear Case

The pessimistic outlook suggests that despite strong EPS surprises, the company's stock may struggle to gain traction if revenue growth does not meet investor expectations.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the revenue growth rate be this quarter?

Revenue growth is critical for assessing the company's market position and ability to capitalize on demand in the semiconductor sector.

How will gross margins be impacted by production costs?

Understanding gross margins will provide insight into the company's pricing power and cost management strategies, which are vital for profitability.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Synaptics' ability to leverage its recent technological advancements, which could lead to better-than-expected revenue growth despite broader market challenges.

Supporting Evidence

The company has consistently surprised on EPS, indicating stronger underlying performance than analysts predict.

Options pricing suggests a significant move, which may reflect investor anticipation of positive developments not yet fully recognized by the market.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds 15%, it could challenge the current cautious consensus.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around Synaptics' ability to maintain profitability while navigating a competitive semiconductor landscape.

Bull Confirmed If

Revenue growth of over 15% year-over-year would confirm the bull case, indicating strong market demand.

Bear Confirmed If

If gross margins fall below 50%, it would signal potential challenges in cost management and pricing power.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.21%

Historical Avg

±2.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of over 10%, indicating heightened uncertainty or anticipation surrounding the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±10.2% while SYNA has averaged ±2.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

82.6%

Calls (15K)P/C Ratio: 0.24Puts (9K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Semiconductors

n=30

Fade rate: 4 of 9 (44%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Information Technology in the last 2 years. 4 of 9 faded and 5 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.4%, with a raw directional average of -0.5% (modestly negative historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Synaptics beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.77%, confirming strong demand and effective management.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious in-line report may lead to muted reactions, as the market weighs the implications of steady performance in a challenging environment.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 2.30%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches or partnerships that could drive future revenue.
2Insights into demand trends in key markets such as smartphones and smart home devices.
3Management's commentary on cost pressures and strategies to maintain gross margins.
4Details on customer adoption rates for recent technology advancements.
5Any guidance on future earnings expectations or market outlook.

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Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors will closely watch this quarter.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will provide insight into how well Synaptics is capturing market demand amid competitive pressures in the semiconductor industry.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

SYNA Q4-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+825.72%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.77%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Synaptics reported an impressive EPS of $1.09, significantly exceeding expectations by 461.86%. However, the stock reacted negatively, declining by 1.35% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on Synaptics maintaining its strong earnings surprise trend, potentially indicating robust demand for its products and effective cost management.

Bear Case

The pessimistic outlook suggests that despite strong EPS surprises, the company's stock may struggle to gain traction if revenue growth does not meet investor expectations.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the revenue growth rate be this quarter?

Revenue growth is critical for assessing the company's market position and ability to capitalize on demand in the semiconductor sector.

How will gross margins be impacted by production costs?

Understanding gross margins will provide insight into the company's pricing power and cost management strategies, which are vital for profitability.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Synaptics' ability to leverage its recent technological advancements, which could lead to better-than-expected revenue growth despite broader market challenges.

Supporting Evidence

The company has consistently surprised on EPS, indicating stronger underlying performance than analysts predict.

Options pricing suggests a significant move, which may reflect investor anticipation of positive developments not yet fully recognized by the market.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds 15%, it could challenge the current cautious consensus.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around Synaptics' ability to maintain profitability while navigating a competitive semiconductor landscape.

Bull Confirmed If

Revenue growth of over 15% year-over-year would confirm the bull case, indicating strong market demand.

Bear Confirmed If

If gross margins fall below 50%, it would signal potential challenges in cost management and pricing power.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.21%

Historical Avg

±2.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of over 10%, indicating heightened uncertainty or anticipation surrounding the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±10.2% while SYNA has averaged ±2.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

82.6%

Calls (15K)P/C Ratio: 0.24Puts (9K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Semiconductors

n=30

Fade rate: 4 of 9 (44%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Synaptics beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.77%, confirming strong demand and effective management.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious in-line report may lead to muted reactions, as the market weighs the implications of steady performance in a challenging environment.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 2.30%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches or partnerships that could drive future revenue.
2Insights into demand trends in key markets such as smartphones and smart home devices.
3Management's commentary on cost pressures and strategies to maintain gross margins.
4Details on customer adoption rates for recent technology advancements.
5Any guidance on future earnings expectations or market outlook.