Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
CDNSNASDAQTechnologySoftware - Application
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $87.40B
- P/E (TTM)
- 63.43
- Forward P/E
- 45.24
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $262.75$416.69
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.38M
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $305.19 - $318.15 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $416.69 |
| 52-Week Low | $262.75 |
| Open | $307.57 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.32M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.38M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 5.84B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.38B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.68B |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.03 |
| Profit Margin | 23.61% |
| Operating Margin | 30.33% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 20.09% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.36 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00% |
| Market Cap | 87.40B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 276.16M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 63.43 |
| Forward P/E | 45.24 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 14.97 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 12.74 |
| EV/EBITDA | 39.75 |
| 50-Day MA | $319.27 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $327.11 |
| 1-Year Change | −8.19% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Cadence Design Systems at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) has a market capitalization of $87.40B. The stock trades at 63.4× trailing earnings, 45.2× forward earnings and 15.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.38B on revenue of $5.84B (a 23.6% profit margin) and generated $1.68B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 14.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.44B in cash and securities against $2.48B of debt, a net debt position of $1.04B.
Cadence Design Systems does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is down 8.2% over the past year. At $316.49 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $262.75 to $416.69, below its 200-day moving average of $327.11.
Based on 22 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $408.88, 29.2% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cadence Design Systems
What is the current stock price for CDNS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CDNS stock trades at $316.49. The 52-week range is $262.75–$416.69, with a day range of $305.19–$318.15.
What is the P/E ratio for CDNS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Cadence Design Systems's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 63.4, meaning investors pay $63.4 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 45.2, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Cadence Design Systems operates in the Technology sector.
Does CDNS pay dividends?
Cadence Design Systems does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company retains its earnings to reinvest in the business. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for CDNS?
Based on ratings from 22 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CDNS is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $408.88, a 29.2% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $316.49.
What is the market cap of CDNS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Cadence Design Systems's market capitalization is $87.40B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Cadence Design Systems operates in the Technology sector within the Software - Application industry.