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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.
| Founded: | 1988 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | SAN JOSE |
| Market Cap: | 83.0B | IPO Year: | 1994 |
| Target Price: | $369.47 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 2.0M |
| Analyst Decision: | Strong Buy | Number of Analysts: | 15 |
| Dividend Yield: | N/A | Dividend Payout Frequency: | N/A |
| EPS: | 4.06 | EPS Growth: | 5.45 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $221.56 - $376.35 | Next Earning Date: | 04-27-2026 |
| Revenue: | $5,296,759,000 | Revenue Growth: | 14.12% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 15.81% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 12.37% |
| P/E Ratio: | 70.81 | Index: | |
| Free Cash Flow: | 1.6B | FCF Growth: | +41.94% |
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Director
Avg Cost/Share
$297.03
Shares
180
Total Value
$53,105.24
Owned After
7,470
Sr. Vice President
Avg Cost/Share
$297.78
Shares
1,000
Total Value
$297,780.00
Owned After
94,137
SEC Form 4
Sr. Vice President
Avg Cost/Share
$295.09
Shares
1,000
Total Value
$295,090.00
Owned After
94,137
SEC Form 4
Director
Avg Cost/Share
$312.56
Shares
5
Total Value
$1,562.80
Owned After
1,105
SEC Form 4
Sr. Vice President
Avg Cost/Share
$317.96
Shares
6,319
Total Value
$2,009,189.24
Owned After
116,762
SEC Form 4
Sr. Vice President
Avg Cost/Share
$315.70
Shares
1,000
Total Value
$315,700.00
Owned After
94,137
SEC Form 4
| Insider | Ticker | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Avg Cost | Shares | Total Value | Owned After | SEC Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan Ita M | CDNS | Director | Mar 17, 2026 | Sell | $297.03 | 180 | $53,105.24 | 7,470 | |
| Cunningham Paul | CDNS | Sr. Vice President | Mar 2, 2026 | Sell | $297.78 | 1,000 | $297,780.00 | 94,137 | |
| Cunningham Paul | CDNS | Sr. Vice President | Feb 2, 2026 | Sell | $295.09 | 1,000 | $295,090.00 | 94,137 | |
| GAVRIELOV MOSHE | CDNS | Director | Jan 21, 2026 | Sell | $312.56 | 5 | $1,562.80 | 1,105 | |
| TENG CHIN-CHI | CDNS | Sr. Vice President | Jan 8, 2026 | Sell | $317.96 | 6,319 | $2,009,189.24 | 116,762 | |
| Cunningham Paul | CDNS | Sr. Vice President | Jan 2, 2026 | Sell | $315.70 | 1,000 | $315,700.00 | 94,137 |
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
Feb 17, 2026 · 100% conf.
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Washington, D.C. 20549
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 17, 2026
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 000-15867 00-0000000 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2655 Seely Avenue, San Jose, California 95134 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (408) 943-1234 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 17, 2026 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (“Cadence”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and a copy of the commentary by the Chief Financial Officer of Cadence regarding Cadence's financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.02, and the press release and the commentary are incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.01 Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on February 17, 2026.
99.02 CFO Commentary on Results of Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: February 17, 2026
By: /s/ John M. Wall
John M. Wall
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Oct 27, 2025
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Washington, D.C. 20549
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2025
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 000-15867 00-0000000 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2655 Seely Avenue, San Jose, California 95134 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (408) 943-1234 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per shareCDNSNasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 27, 2025 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (“Cadence”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and a copy of the commentary by the Chief Financial Officer of Cadence regarding Cadence's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.02, and the press release and the commentary are incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.01 Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on October 27, 2025.
99.02 CFO Commentary on Results of Quarter Ended September 30, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: October 27, 2025
By: /s/ John M. Wall
John M. Wall
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jul 28, 2025
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Washington, D.C. 20549
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2025
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 000-15867 00-0000000 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2655 Seely Avenue, San Jose, California 95134 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (408) 943-1234 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per shareCDNSNasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 28, 2025 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (“Cadence”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and a copy of the commentary by the Chief Financial Officer of Cadence regarding Cadence's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.02, and the press release and the commentary are incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.01 Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on July 28, 2025.
99.02 CFO Commentary on Results of Quarter Ended June 30, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: July 28, 2025
By: /s/ John M. Wall
John M. Wall
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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