Company / Free Cash Flow
Synopsys Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$1.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$602.4M / $1.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+6.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#40 of 294
Information Technology
What the data says
Synopsys's free cash flow of $1.3B is higher than 86% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $1.3B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +32.9%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from $1.4B to $1.3B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -5.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +32.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-3.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +32.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 6.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #40 out of 294 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.02 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.3B | +6.4% |
| FY2024 | $1.3B | -9.4% |
| FY2023 | $1.4B | -12.7% |
| FY2022 | $1.6B | +166.0% |
| FY2021 | $602.4M | +85.1% |
| FY2020 | $325.4M | -42.1% |
| FY2019 | $562.2M | +8.2% |
| FY2018 | $519.7M | +27.3% |
| FY2017 | $408.2M | -21.5% |
| FY2016 | $519.7M | +27.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026