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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)
$284.11-8.59 (-2.93%)
Pre-Market$285.99+1.88 (+0.66%)· Last close Sep 8
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
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The Narrative
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in the Technology sector is trading at $284.11 with a market capitalization of $92.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $403.12 (27 analysts), implying a +41.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $262.75, remaining 13.1% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +41.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Oversold momentum (RSI 35) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.58B↑ | $1.47B↑ | $1.44B↑ | $1.34B↑ | $1.28B |
| Gross Profit | $1.35B↑ | $1.26B↑ | $1.25B↑ | $1.16B↑ | $1.09B |
| Operating Income | $449.96M↑ | $431.34M↓ | $465.23M↑ | $452.79M↑ | $370.39M |
| Net Income | $367.08M↑ | $335.66M↓ | $388.14M↑ | $287.12M↑ | $160.05M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops computational, AI-driven software, hardware, and silicon intellectual property products and solutions. The company offers functional verification services, such as Jasper, a formal verification platform; Xcelium,...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$92.83B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
66.88
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.14
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
20.09%
Volume
Today's trading volume
4.25M
Recent News
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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Still Looks Overvalued Despite AI Chip Demand
Cadence Design Systems stock has pulled back in recent months, yet the latest valuation checks still point to a rich price tag, with both the market multiple view and an intrinsic value estimate suggesting the shares trade at a premium. At the same time, the company continues to push its technology forward in areas such as PCIe 6.0, which helps explain why investors are willing to pay up. Over the past 5 years Cadence Design Systems has delivered a total return of 75.4%, which sets a high...
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Following PCIe 6.0 Progress Has Fair Value Back In Focus
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) recently reported first pass compliance for its PCIe 6.0 PHY and controller IP on TSMC’s N3 process, which has put a fresh spotlight on the stock after a weaker year of returns. Despite the PCIe 6.0 milestone, Cadence Design Systems’ recent share price performance has been weak, with the stock down 22.19% over 90 days and 13.16% over 30 days. The 1-year total shareholder return of 16.61% contrasts with longer term gains of 22.99% over three years and 75.41% over...