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Why Is SYNAPTICS INC (SYNA) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · October 2, 2026 at 9:32 AM ET · reviewed against 21 wire stories

SYNAPTICS INC (SYNA) is up +14.80% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 21 stories on SYNA across 14 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 61/100).

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SYNA stock is up 14.80% at $121.86 as of the latest trade, driven by a revised all-cash acquisition offer from ON Semiconductor. The deal, now valued at $5.7 billion, replaces an earlier $7 billion stock-based agreement. The change in structure has sparked a sharp rise in Synaptics shares, which opened with a 15.2% gap up from the prior close and have since traded within a narrow range.

What Happened

ON Semiconductor has amended its agreement to acquire Synaptics in an all-cash transaction valued at $123 per share. This replaces the original $7 billion stock-based deal. The revised offer has led to a significant premarket move for both companies, with Synaptics surging over 14% and ON Semiconductor rising 8%. The cash offer simplifies the transaction and removes uncertainty related to stock volatility. Rosenblatt has raised its price target for Synaptics in response to the strategic shift toward AI-related opportunities. The deal is now expected to close under the revised terms, which have been widely reported as a positive development for both parties.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened at $122.29 and reached an intraday high of $123.00 before settling near $121.73. Volume is at 0.5 million shares, which is 0.6 times the 3-month average. The stock is currently within its 52-week range of $58.28 to $149.11 and has gained 8.7% over the past eight sessions. The 52-week tape recorded a fresh high and a fresh low on October 2, reflecting the stock's recent volatility. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold a total of $2.7 million in shares, with no insider purchases reported.

What To Watch

The stock is currently trading near the $123 per share offer price. No earnings date is scheduled in the near term. Investors should monitor the deal's progress and any additional analyst commentary as the acquisition moves toward completion. Coverage breadth is expanding, with 21 stories from 14 sources in the last 36 hours.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.

SYNA by the numbers

Last: $121.86Session: +14.80%7 sessions: +23.50%Coverage: 21 stories / 14 sourcesAI sentiment: 61/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $4.0B52w: $58.28 to $149.11
SYNA · today's session (5-min) · +13.76% vs prior close · updated 1:48 PM ET
$105$114$124prev close $106.15$120.767:00 AM8:41 AM10:22 AM12:03 PM1:45 PM7:00 AM · $122.757:05 AM · $122.617:10 AM · $122.367:15 AM · $121.907:20 AM · $122.407:25 AM · $122.317:30 AM · $122.207:35 AM · $121.757:40 AM · $121.797:45 AM · $121.597:50 AM · $121.508:00 AM · $121.258:05 AM · $121.008:10 AM · $121.008:15 AM · $121.028:20 AM · $121.008:25 AM · $121.008:30 AM · $121.608:45 AM · $121.208:50 AM · $121.508:55 AM · $121.709:00 AM · $121.539:05 AM · $121.599:10 AM · $122.009:15 AM · $122.009:20 AM · $121.729:25 AM · $121.709:30 AM · $121.289:35 AM · $120.149:40 AM · $120.289:45 AM · $120.789:50 AM · $120.679:55 AM · $120.7110:00 AM · $121.0110:05 AM · $121.1810:10 AM · $120.9210:15 AM · $120.7010:20 AM · $120.7210:25 AM · $120.6910:30 AM · $120.7510:35 AM · $120.8310:40 AM · $120.8310:45 AM · $120.8310:50 AM · $120.7510:55 AM · $120.8611:00 AM · $120.9811:05 AM · $121.0311:10 AM · $121.1711:15 AM · $121.1911:20 AM · $121.2011:25 AM · $121.2811:30 AM · $121.2811:35 AM · $121.0711:40 AM · $121.0111:45 AM · $121.0411:50 AM · $120.9111:55 AM · $120.9712:00 PM · $121.1012:05 PM · $121.1612:10 PM · $121.1912:15 PM · $121.1812:20 PM · $121.1912:25 PM · $121.2512:30 PM · $121.2212:35 PM · $121.3912:40 PM · $121.3412:45 PM · $121.1612:50 PM · $121.0412:55 PM · $120.811:00 PM · $120.741:05 PM · $120.611:10 PM · $120.671:15 PM · $120.661:20 PM · $120.711:25 PM · $120.651:30 PM · $120.781:35 PM · $120.751:40 PM · $120.661:45 PM · $120.76
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 21 stories · 61/100 bullish
AI sentiment 61/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishTipRanks · sentiment 73 · Why Are ON Semiconductor and Synaptics Stocks Surging in Premarket Today, October 2?TipRanks · 73Why Are ON Semiconductor and Synaptics Stocks Surging in Premarket Today, October 2?Barron's · sentiment 73 · On Semi Is Getting Synaptics at a Knock Down Price and Both Stocks Are SoaringBarron's · 73On Semi Is Getting Synaptics at a Knock Down Price and Both Stocks Are SoaringInvesting.com Markets · sentiment 73 · Premarket movers: ike tumbles 10%, Synaptics jumps on $5.7B dealInvesting.com Markets · 73Premarket movers: ike tumbles 10%, Synaptics jumps on $5.7B dealQuartz · sentiment 58 · onsemi revises Synaptics acquisition to all-cash $5.7B deal - qz.comQuartz · 58onsemi revises Synaptics acquisition to all-cash $5.7B deal - qz.comCNBC · sentiment 50 · Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Nike, ON Semiconductor, Synaptics, Vylor & moreCNBC · 50Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Nike, ON Semiconductor, Synaptics, Vylor & moreInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 61 · Rosenblatt raises Synaptics stock price target on strategic AI trendInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 61Rosenblatt raises Synaptics stock price target on strategic AI trendThe Fly · sentiment 67 · Morning Movers: Onsemi jumps after revising deal to buy SynapticsThe Fly · 67Morning Movers: Onsemi jumps after revising deal to buy Synaptics24/7 Wall St. · sentiment 73 · On Semiconductor Climbs 8%, Synaptics Surges 14% as $5.7B Cash Bid Replaces $7B Stock Deal24/7 Wall St. · 73On Semiconductor Climbs 8%, Synaptics Surges 14% as $5.7B Cash Bid Replaces $7B Stock Deal
4h ago24/7 Wall St.BULLISH 73M&A

On Semiconductor Climbs 8%, Synaptics Surges 14% as $5.7B Cash Bid Replaces $7B Stock Deal

A revised takeover agreement is lifting both the buyer and the target in a chip deal that just got simpler. On Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON) stock is at $86.64, up 8% in morning trading. This follows the company replacing its $7 billion all-stock agreement to buy Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) with a $5.7 billion all-cash bid. Synaptics stock is […]

5h agoThe FlyBULLISH 67M&A

Morning Movers: Onsemi jumps after revising deal to buy Synaptics

6h agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBULLISH 61Analyst

Rosenblatt raises Synaptics stock price target on strategic AI trend

Rosenblatt raises Synaptics stock price target on strategic AI trend

6h agoCNBCNEUTRAL 50General

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Nike, ON Semiconductor, Synaptics, Vylor & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

6h agoQuartzBULLISH 58M&A

onsemi revises Synaptics acquisition to all-cash $5.7B deal - qz.com

6h agoInvesting.com MarketsBULLISH 73M&A

Premarket movers: ike tumbles 10%, Synaptics jumps on $5.7B deal

Premarket movers: ike tumbles 10%, Synaptics jumps on $5.7B deal

7h agoBarron'sBULLISH 73M&A

On Semi Is Getting Synaptics at a Knock Down Price and Both Stocks Are Soaring

7h agoTipRanksBULLISH 73M&A

Why Are ON Semiconductor and Synaptics Stocks Surging in Premarket Today, October 2?

ON Semiconductor ($ON) and Synaptics ($SYNA) stocks are rising in premarket trading Friday. The move came after Onsemi agreed to buy Synaptics in an all-cash deal, ...

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