Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

NasdaqGS:CDNS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$91.1b

Cadence Design Systems Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Cadence Design Systems is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 13.9% and 11.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 13.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 25.1% in 3 years.

Key information

13.9%

Earnings growth rate

13.51%

EPS growth rate

Software earnings growth18.6%
Revenue growth rate11.2%
Future return on equity25.07%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated29 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

CDNS: AI Partnerships And Software Multiples Will Shape Forward Returns

The analyst price target for Cadence Design Systems has been raised by $4.31 to $316.06. Analysts cite recent target revisions across the Street that balance higher long term earnings estimates with a more conservative P/E multiple amid software sector volatility and AI related demand expectations.

Cadence Design Systems: The Foundation For All Things AI

Apr 28

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS): The Silicon-to-Systems AI Inflection

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) , the premier architect of computational software for semiconductor and systems design, enters the final trading hours of Friday, April 24, 2026 , as it prepares for its Q1 2026 earnings release scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026. The company sits at a critical juncture in the "Silicon-to-Systems" era, having just expanded its strategic alliances with NVIDIA and Google Cloud to integrate Gemini LLMs and Cadence’s ChipStack AI Super Agent into its cloud-native platforms.

CDNS: AI Demand And Software Multiple Compression Will Shape Forward Returns

Analysts have modestly adjusted their fair value estimate for Cadence Design Systems to $311.75. This reflects updated expectations for slightly stronger revenue growth, higher profit margins and a lower assumed discount rate, even as price targets across the Street pull back on compressed software multiples and more cautious 2026 assumptions.

CDNS: AI Software Demand And NVIDIA Partnership Will Drive Shares Higher

Analysts have trimmed the blended price target on Cadence Design Systems by about $12 to reflect lower applied P/E multiples amid broader software volatility, even as they highlight solid Q4 results, raised long term EPS estimates, and ongoing AI related demand as key supports for the updated outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but generally constructive view on Cadence Design Systems, with analysts adjusting price targets to account for software sector volatility while still pointing to execution on earnings and demand as support for the equity story.

CDNS: AI Software Demand And Multiple Compression Will Shape Future Returns

Analyst price targets for Cadence Design Systems have been trimmed by about $25 to $35 per share as analysts factor in lower valuation multiples after recent software volatility. They still point to solid Q4 results, raised longer term EPS estimates, and AI driven recurring software demand as key supports for the updated views.

CDNS: AI Demand And Software Volatility Will Shape Future Pricing

Analysts trimmed their fair value estimate for Cadence Design Systems from about $317.59 to $310.77, reflecting lower valuation multiples even as they factor in higher revenue growth, stronger profit margins and updated P/E assumptions supported by recent earnings beats, longer term guidance and continued AI related demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cadence Design Systems points to a mixed setup for investors, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets even as they acknowledge solid execution and AI related demand.

CDNS: AI Design And Chiplet Advances Will Support Measured Future Pricing

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Cadence Design Systems, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth of 10.54%, profit margin of 20.81%, and a future P/E of 74.42. These factors collectively support a fair value estimate near $317.59.

CDNS: AI Design And Chiplet Ecosystem Progress Will Shape Fair Pricing

Narrative Update on Cadence Design Systems Analysts now see fair value for Cadence Design Systems at about US$318, roughly US$4 below the prior estimate, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Private equity investor Orlando Bravo highlighted the recent software selloff as creating what he called a "huge buying opportunity," which may shape sentiment around software names that, like Cadence, are tied to critical design and infrastructure tools (Financial Times interview, as cited in periodical).

CDNS: AI Design Demand And Chiplet Progress Will Test Fair Valuation

Narrative Update on Cadence Design Systems Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Cadence Design Systems from US$278.62 to US$321.36, citing recent price target increases such as the move to US$405, as well as continued confidence in strong chip design demand in artificial intelligence and high performance compute applications. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Cadence Design Systems has centered on how current expectations line up with the company’s execution in chip design tools for artificial intelligence and high performance compute.

CDNS: AI And High Performance Compute Demand Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Cadence Design Systems by $8 to $418, citing stronger recent Q3 results, firm forward growth guidance, and continued demand for the company's tools in artificial intelligence and high performance computing as the main reasons for the higher target. Analyst Commentary Analysts reacting to the recent Q3 report are highlighting what they see as solid execution and a supportive demand backdrop for Cadence Design Systems, especially in artificial intelligence and high performance computing workloads.

Is There Now An Opportunity In Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS)?

Dec 31
Is There Now An Opportunity In Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS)?

CDNS: AI And HPC Design Demand Will Drive Shares Higher

Analysts have nudged their price target on Cadence Design Systems higher by $2 to approximately $384 per share, citing sustained strength in advanced chip design activity for artificial intelligence and high performance computing, as well as solid near term growth guidance. Analyst Commentary JPMorgan lifted its price target on Cadence Design Systems to $405 from $390 and reiterated an Overweight rating following a strong Q3 print and guidance for another quarter of solid growth.

CDNS: Advanced Chip Designs in AI Will Drive Share Performance Higher

Analysts have raised their price target for Cadence Design Systems from $390 to $405, citing strong Q3 results and continued growth in advanced chip design activities, particularly in artificial intelligence and high performance computing. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to Cadence's consistently strong earnings performance, highlighting impressive Q3 results and positive forward guidance.

CDNS: Advanced Chip Design Demand Will Drive Stronger Share Performance

The analyst price target for Cadence Design Systems has been increased by $3 to $381.64, as analysts cite continued strong demand in advanced chip design as well as a positive growth outlook following robust quarterly results. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from major analysts have highlighted both strengths and risks facing Cadence Design Systems.

CDNS: Advanced AI Chip Designs Will Drive Continued Market Leadership

Analysts raised their fair value estimate for Cadence Design Systems to $378.26 from $370.84. They cited improved revenue growth expectations and ongoing strength in demand for advanced chip design, particularly in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing sectors.

AI Design And Chiplet Architecture Will Drive Future Success

Analysts have recently raised their price target for Cadence Design Systems to $400, up from previous targets around $350. They cite robust earnings, upward guidance revisions, and expectations for continued growth, driven by strength in hardware and AI-related demand.

AI Design And Chiplet Architecture Will Drive Future Success

The analyst price target for Cadence Design Systems has been slightly raised to $370.84. This reflects ongoing confidence in the company's growth prospects and robust demand, according to recent analyst commentary.

Investors Can Find Comfort In Cadence Design Systems' (NASDAQ:CDNS) Earnings Quality

Aug 06
Investors Can Find Comfort In Cadence Design Systems' (NASDAQ:CDNS) Earnings Quality

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CDNS) 32% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors

May 08
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CDNS) 32% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors

Cadence Design Systems: Gaining Ground To Synopsys

Apr 27

Cadence Design Systems: Strong Compounder But Lacks The Growth I Desire

Feb 24

Cadence Q3: Export Control Regulations Might Affect Growth; Downgrade To 'Sell'

Dec 02

Cadence Design Systems: Initiating With A Buy On AI Strides

Oct 31

The Market Has High Expectations, But Cadence May Be Able To Exceed Them

Oct 03

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:CDNS - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20287,9331,8762,6272,88911
12/31/20277,0171,5902,2622,49922
12/31/20266,2031,2431,7151,96123
3/31/20265,5291,1711,4301,598N/A
12/31/20255,2971,1091,5981,729N/A
9/30/20255,2131,0611,4901,617N/A
6/30/20255,0891,0121,5971,716N/A
3/31/20254,8751,0811,3901,494N/A
12/31/20244,6411,0551,1181,261N/A
9/30/20244,3541,0399521,091N/A
6/30/20244,1621,0559431,077N/A
3/31/20244,0771,0471,2101,335N/A
12/31/20234,0901,0411,2471,349N/A
9/30/20233,9219581,2351,341N/A
6/30/20233,8018901,1341,262N/A
3/31/20233,6828551,0411,173N/A
12/31/20223,5628491,1181,242N/A
10/1/20223,4357851,0901,194N/A
7/2/20223,2837751,0951,173N/A
4/2/20223,1547441,1601,229N/A
1/1/20222,9886961,0341,101N/A
10/2/20212,9756939401,021N/A
7/3/20212,891678848931N/A
4/3/20212,801654806896N/A
1/2/20212,683591810905N/A
9/26/20202,5231,077838929N/A
6/27/20202,4361,016773861N/A
3/28/20202,378992N/A762N/A
12/28/20192,336989N/A730N/A
9/28/20192,307428N/A702N/A
6/29/20192,259426N/A674N/A
3/30/20192,197393N/A633N/A
12/29/20182,138346N/A605N/A
9/29/20182,070233N/A600N/A
6/30/20182,023215N/A579N/A
3/31/20181,983209N/A536N/A
12/30/20171,943204N/A471N/A
9/30/20171,910257N/A541N/A
7/1/20171,871241N/A536N/A
4/1/20171,845221N/A454N/A
12/31/20161,816203N/A445N/A
10/1/20161,788245N/A371N/A
7/2/20161,776258N/A373N/A
4/2/20161,739267N/A415N/A
1/2/20161,702252N/A378N/A
10/3/20151,684237N/A387N/A
7/4/20151,651197N/A388N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CDNS's forecast earnings growth (13.9% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: CDNS's earnings (13.9% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CDNS's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CDNS's revenue (11.2% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (11% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CDNS's revenue (11.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CDNS's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (25.1%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 10:52
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is covered by 41 analysts. 23 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Joseph VruwinkBaird
Gary MobleyBenchmark Company
Nay Soe NaingBerenberg