Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1986 to 2024
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EPS Growth Rates (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86.0% | 29.1% | 22.7% |
| 2023 | 89.4% | 30.6% | 25.5% |
| 2022 | 89.6% | 30.1% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 89.7% | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| 2020 | 88.6% | 24.1% | 22.0% |
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) Earnings Overview
As of February 19, 2026, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.06B, reflecting +0.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $3.88 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CDNS's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +1.8%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.06B in fiscal 2024, representing a new all-time high.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 0.9%, operating margin of 0.3%, and net margin of 0.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to industry peers including ADSK ($1.11B net income, 0.2% margin), PTC ($818M net income, 0.3% margin), U (-$402M net income, -0.2% margin), CDNS has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CDNS vs ADSK →
Peer Comparison
Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
Historical Data
39 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.06B | +1.4% | $1.35B | $3.85 | 22.7% | 29.1% |
| 2023 | $1.04B | +22.6% | $1.25B | $3.82 | 25.5% | 30.6% |
| 2022 | $849M | +22.0% | $1.07B | $3.09 | 23.8% | 30.1% |
| 2021 | $696M | +17.8% | $779M | $2.50 | 23.3% | 26.1% |
| 2020 | $591M | -40.3% | $646M | $2.11 | 22.0% | 24.1% |
| 2019 | $989M | +186.0% | $492M | $3.53 | 42.3% | 21.1% |
| 2018 | $346M | +69.4% | $396M | $1.23 | 16.2% | 18.5% |
| 2017 | $204M | +0.5% | $324M | $0.73 | 10.5% | 16.7% |
| 2016 | $203M | -19.5% | $245M | $0.70 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| 2015 | $252M | +58.9% | $285M | $0.81 | 14.8% | 16.8% |
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Is CDNS growing earnings?
CDNS TTM EPS: $3.88. Net income: $1.1B. Earnings growth: +0.0%.
What are CDNS's profit margins?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. net margin is +0.2%, with operating margin at +0.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are CDNS's earnings?
CDNS earnings data spans 1986-2024. The current earnings trend is +0.0% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.