Cadence Design Systems/$CDNS

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About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems is a provider of electronic design automation software, intellectual property, and system design and analysis products. EDA software automates and aids in the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Cadence offers a portfolio of design IP, as well as system design and analysis products, which enables system-level analysis and verification solutions.

Ticker

$CDNS

Sector

Software & Cloud Services
Primary listing

Employees

12,700

CDNS Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$86B
81.32
$3.88
0.99
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What the Analysts think about CDNS

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Cadence Design Systems stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Cadence’s Q3 2025 revenue of $1.34 billion exceeded analyst expectations, and management raised full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $5.26 billion–$5.29 billion, reflecting continued strong demand. (Reuters)
The proposed €2.7 billion acquisition of Hexagon AB’s Design & Engineering unit will expand Cadence’s addressable market into computer-aided engineering software targeting aerospace and automotive segments. (Reuters)
Sustained strong demand from AI-focused clients such as Nvidia and TSMC is driving adoption of Cadence’s AI-powered design tools, providing support for long-term growth. (Reuters)
Cadence’s Q4 2025 adjusted EPS guidance midpoint of $1.91 per share is slightly below the consensus estimate of $1.92, indicating near-term pressure from U.S.-China trade tensions. (Reuters)
Cadence has agreed to plead guilty and pay over $140 million to settle U.S. export control violations, bringing legal, compliance, and reputational risks. (Reuters)
The planned €2.7 billion acquisition of Hexagon’s Design & Engineering unit, to be funded 70% in cash and 30% in Cadence shares, creates risk of dilution and potential integration challenges, which could pressure financial metrics in the short term. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Nov 2025.

CDNS Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

CDNS Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
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Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
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