Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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Synopsys Inc., common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-31).
The composition of liabilities and stockholders’ equity at the company exhibits several notable trends over the observed period from January 2020 to October 2025. Current liabilities consistently represent a significant portion of the total, generally ranging between 26% and 30% before a marked decrease beginning in early 2024. Long-term liabilities also contribute substantially, typically between 11% and 14%, with a substantial increase in long-term debt observed in early 2025. Stockholders’ equity consistently comprises the largest component, fluctuating between approximately 57% and 61% for much of the period, but declining significantly in 2025.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities remained relatively stable between January 2020 and October 2022, fluctuating around 27-29% of total liabilities and equity. A decline commenced in January 2023, accelerating through October 2024, reaching approximately 18% by the end of that period. This decrease is primarily driven by a substantial reduction in current deferred revenue, alongside smaller decreases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. A slight increase is observed in current liabilities in October 2023, driven by accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
- Long-Term Liabilities
- Long-term liabilities demonstrated relative stability between January 2020 and October 2023, fluctuating between 11% and 14%. Long-term debt remained a consistent component, generally between 1% and 2%. However, a significant shift occurred in January 2025, with long-term debt increasing dramatically to 42.21%, representing a substantial restructuring of the company’s debt profile. This increase was partially offset by decreases in long-term operating lease liabilities and other long-term liabilities.
- Deferred Revenue
- Current deferred revenue consistently represented a large portion of current liabilities, typically between 17% and 20% until early 2024. A notable decline began in January 2024, falling to approximately 5.79% by January 2025. Long-term deferred revenue also exhibited an increasing trend, rising from approximately 1% to 2.8% by July 2024, before decreasing slightly in October 2024 and again in January 2025. The combined effect suggests a shift in revenue recognition patterns.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- Stockholders’ equity remained the largest component of the balance sheet for most of the period, consistently above 57%. However, a significant decrease is observed in January 2025, falling to 41.74%. This decline is primarily attributable to a substantial increase in treasury stock, coupled with decreases in retained earnings and capital in excess of par value. Accumulated other comprehensive loss also contributed to the decrease, though to a lesser extent. The reduction in stockholders’ equity coincides with the increase in long-term debt, suggesting a potential shift in financing strategy.
- Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
- Accounts payable and accrued liabilities generally trended upward from January 2020 to October 2020, peaking at 8.59%. They then fluctuated between approximately 5% and 9% through October 2023, before decreasing to 6.62% in January 2024 and further to 2.66% in April 2025. This suggests improved management of short-term obligations.
Overall, the observed trends indicate a shift in the company’s financial structure, particularly in 2024 and 2025. The decrease in current liabilities, coupled with the substantial increase in long-term debt and the corresponding decline in stockholders’ equity, suggests a strategic decision to restructure financing and potentially fund long-term investments or acquisitions. The reduction in deferred revenue warrants further investigation to understand its impact on future revenue streams.