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CDNSCadence Design Systems, Inc.
$302.95$83.6B
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

CDNS
NASDAQ · Application Software
$302.95
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$83.56B
P/E74.6x
52W High$416.69
Volume2.79M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

AI Design Demand Accelerates Cash Conversion

Cadence Design Systems is experiencing accelerating revenue growth, with Q2 2026 revenue up 24.2% year-over-year, driven by robust demand for AI-driven design tools. The company maintains a capital-light model with strong cash generation, as evidenced by a 36....

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

CDNS price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+47% Peers

P/E is 47% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 29 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 71% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 27
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth accelerated to 24.2% year-over-year in Q2 2026, with gross margin fluctuating between 84.9% and 95.8% due to hardware mix, while operating margin remained strong at 28.4%.

Analyst Consensus+32.6% target
Buy(31 analysts)
26 Buy4 Hold1 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

EDA and System Design Leader

Cadence is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) and Intelligent System Design solutions, offering hardware, software, and IP for electronic design.

Wide Moat Business

The company has a wide moat, as evidenced by its strong market position and competitive advantages in the EDA and system design industry.

AI and Digital Twin Pioneer

Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, leveraging computational software to drive innovation and streamline processor development.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CDNS-2.40%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
CDNS-18.86%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
CDNS+31.34%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+82.58%
5-Year Return
CDNS+86.74%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+79.95%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
74.6x
Forward P/EExpansion
37.2x
EV/EBITDA20th %ile
44.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
1.9%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
74.6x
74.5x
60th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
44.1x
53.0x
20th· Low
Price/FCF
52.7x
53.8x
40th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$73.37-75.8%
Base (Fair)$124.91-55.8%
Bull$136.96-54.8%
$73.37 Bear$124.91 Base$136.96 Bull
Current Market Price: $302.95
Trades at a 142.5% premium to Base DCF ($124.91)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$5.3B+14.1% YoY
Net income
$1.11B+5.1% YoY
Free cash flow
$1.59B+41.9% YoY
Operating margin
31.1%+2.0 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)25.9%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)21.9%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 27, 2026
$2.11+2.9%
vs $2.05
$1.6B+0.5%
vs $1.6B
Q2 2026
Apr 27, 2026
$1.96+2.6%
vs $1.91
$1.5B+1.2%
vs $1.5B
Q1 2026
Feb 17, 2026
$1.99+4.2%
vs $1.91
$1.4B+1.1%
vs $1.4B
Q4 2025
Oct 27, 2025
$1.93+7.8%
vs $1.79
$1.3B+1.2%
vs $1.3B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Business Wire·19h ago
Cadence Expands ChipStack AI Super Agent with a New Agent for RTL Generation and Early PPA Optimization

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CDNS #AIforDesign--Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today introduced a new agent for Cadence® ChipStack™ AI Super Agent that automates front‑end digital design and verification—covering power, performance and area (PPA)-driven spec‑to‑RTL generation, RTL analysis, and refinement; all from natural language prompts. Building on the industry's first agentic workflow for front‑end design and verification announced in February 2026, this RTL Generation Agent extends the ChipStack AI Super Agen.

The Motley Fool·3d ago
Semiconductor Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2030

Nvidia grew revenue 106% year over year to $96.2 billion in its latest quarter, and management is forecasting about 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028. Broadcom says it has already secured the manufacturing supply to double its AI chip revenue to about $115 billion next fiscal year.

Zacks Investment Research·4d ago
How is Advanced Packaging Strengthening Cadence's Position?

CDNS is benefiting from rising AI complexity, driving demand for advanced packaging, 3D-IC and differentiated IP.

The Motley Fool·5d ago
Semiconductor Sell-Off: 1 AI Chip Stock to Buy, 1 to Hold, and 1 to Sell After Broadcom's Beat

Even after its massive gains over the past several years, Nvidia looks undervalued. AMD is making competitive strides in AI chips, but its valuation may have gotten ahead of the business.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CDNS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CDNS logoCDNSCadence Design Systems, Inc.Current
$302.95$83.56B74.6214.12%20.94%21.85%—
SNPS logoSNPSSynopsys, Inc.
$409.24$78.36B50.9015.12%11.43%3.57%—
MTSI logoMTSIMACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.
$279.69$21.34B-383.1432.58%20.7%17.09%—
PEGA logoPEGAPegasystems Inc.
$34.71$5.71B16.2916.61%18.66%48.9%—
PTC logoPTCPTC Inc.
$140.00$16.17B23.0319.18%41.43%32.64%—
NVDA logoNVDANVIDIA Corporation
$228.87$5.54T46.7165.47%63.66%110.11%—

Compare CDNS vs Peers

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs SNPS

Most directly comparable listed peer for CDNS.

Scale Benchmark

vs NVDA

Larger-name benchmark to compare CDNS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs SNPS, MTSI, PEGA, PTC

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CDNS SEC Filings & Documents

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 12, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 27, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 19, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 21, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 1, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 29, 2025·SEC

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CDNS Frequently Asked Questions

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s revenue?

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) reported $5.84B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 687% increase from $741.5M in 1996.

How fast is Cadence Design Systems, Inc. growing?

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) grew revenue by 14.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is CDNS profitable?

Yes, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) is profitable, generating $1.38B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (20.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is CDNS's return on equity?

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.9%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) generated $1.68B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in CDNS back in 1996?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 30+ years of data

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