Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)

Nasdaq Information Technology Application Software S&P 500Nasdaq-100
$319.92
+8.49 (+2.73%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
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Performance

price return
1W-2.4%
1M-8.3%
3M-3.6%
6M-11.8%
YTD+2.4%
1Y-2.4%
3Y+30.6%
5Y+84.8%

Key statistics

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Market cap$87.8B
P/E (TTM)63.6
EPS (TTM, diluted)$5.03
P/S14.31
P/B12.77
EV / EBITDA41.1
Revenue (TTM)$6.13B
Revenue growth+17.6%
Net margin22.5%
ROE20.1%
Debt / equity0.36
FCF yield2.0%
Dividend yield—
Payout ratio—
Beta (1Y)1.59
Volatility (1Y)41.7%
52-week range$262.75 – $416.69
Avg volume (50D)2.52M

Revenue & net income — last 8 quarters

Statements →
Oct 26, 4:03 PM ET

Cadence Reports Q3 2026 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook and Authorizes $2.5B Buyback

Positive earnings 2.028.01

Cadence Design Systems reported third-quarter 2026 financial results with revenue of $1.633 billion and raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth outlook to 21 percent. Additionally, the company's board of directors authorized an additional $2.5 billion for its share repurchase program following $400 million spent on buybacks during the quarter.

  • Q3 2026 revenue reached $1.633 billion, up from $1.339 billion in Q3 2025.
  • Full-year 2026 revenue outlook was raised to a range of $6.387 billion to $6.417 billion.
  • Quarter-end backlog reached a record $8.2 billion.
  • The board of directors approved an additional $2.5 billion for the share repurchase program on October 23, 2026.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Jul 27, 4:03 PM ET

Cadence Q2 revenue rises to $1.584 billion from $1.275 billion; raises 2026 outlook

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

Cadence reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.584 billion, up from $1.275 billion a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.33 versus $0.59. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue and non-GAAP EPS outlook and reported a record backlog of $8.1 billion, which signals higher expected revenue and earnings for shareholders.

  • Q2 2026 GAAP diluted EPS was $1.33 versus $0.59 in Q2 2025; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.11 versus $1.65.
  • FY 2026 revenue outlook raised to $6.26 billion to $6.34 billion; non-GAAP EPS outlook raised to $8.05 to $8.15.
  • Quarter-end backlog was a record $8.1 billion.
  • Q3 2026 revenue outlook is $1.595 billion to $1.625 billion, and the company expects to use about $200 million to repurchase shares in Q3.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
May 11, 6:14 PM ET

Cadence Design Systems stockholders approve 5 million share increase to equity plan

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its May 7, 2026 annual meeting, Cadence stockholders approved an amendment to the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan that adds 5,000,000 shares and removes the plan's fixed April 30, 2030 end date. All 11 director nominees were elected, and stockholders approved the advisory say-on-pay vote and the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor.

  • Omnibus Plan amendment: 5,000,000 additional shares authorized; 216,695,272 votes for, 8,512,065 against
  • Fixed plan term ending April 30, 2030 eliminated; plan continues until terminated by the Board or shares are exhausted
  • Advisory say-on-pay approved with 195,205,028 for and 29,350,859 against; PwC ratified with 243,583,173 for
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Apr 27, 4:03 PM ET

Cadence raises 2026 revenue outlook after Q1 revenue rises to $1.474 billion

Positive guidance Written later 2.02

Cadence reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.474 billion, up from $1.242 billion a year earlier, and non-GAAP diluted earnings of $1.96 per share, up from $1.57. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $6.125 billion to $6.225 billion, from a prior range of $5.900 billion to $6.000 billion, and reported a record backlog of $8.0 billion.

  • Q1 2026 revenue of $1.474 billion vs. $1.242 billion in Q1 2025
  • Q1 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.23 vs. $1.00; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.96 vs. $1.57
  • FY 2026 revenue outlook raised to $6.125 billion-$6.225 billion from $5.900 billion-$6.000 billion
  • Quarter-end backlog of $8.0 billion; about $200 million planned for share repurchases in Q2 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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Recent SEC filings

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Famous investors who own CDNS

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InvestorValue% of portfolioLast quarter
Ray Dalio Bridgewater Associates $421.86K0.00% Reduced

From each investor's latest 13F filing (Q2 2026); positions are as of the quarter end and filed up to 45 days later.

Trades disclosed by members of Congress

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TradedMemberTypeAmount
Sep 14, 2026Kevin Hern OK-01 · JointSell (partial)$15,001 – $50,000
Sep 02, 2026Kevin Hern OK-01 · JointSell (partial)$15,001 – $50,000
Jun 05, 2026Byron Donalds FL-19Sell (partial)$1,001 – $15,000
Jun 05, 2026Byron Donalds FL-19 · SpouseSell (partial)$1,001 – $15,000
Sep 23, 2025Valerie Hoyle OR-04 · SpouseSell$1,001 – $15,000
Aug 05, 2025Gilbert Cisneros CA-31Sell (partial)$1,001 – $15,000
Oct 29, 2024Valerie Hoyle OR-04 · SpouseBuy$1,001 – $15,000
May 12, 2025Jefferson Shreve IN-06Sell$50,001 – $100,000

From House periodic transaction reports (STOCK Act); amounts are the form's ranges.

Insider transactions

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DateInsiderTypeSharesPriceValue
Oct 15Cunningham Paul
Sr. Vice President
Sell 10b5-12.00K$324.13$648.26K
Oct 01Sangiovanni Vincentelli Alberto
Director
Sell 10b5-11.25K$350.07$437.59K

Prices are end-of-day and split-adjusted. Financial data from Cadence Design Systems's SEC XBRL filings. Not investment advice.