What is Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) stock price today?

Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) currently trades at $329.59 per share. The stock has a market capitalization of $91.55B and a P/E ratio of 81.88x.

Is CDNS stock a buy, sell, or hold in 2026?

Based on WallStSmart's proprietary analysis, Cadence Design Systems Inc has a Smart Value Score of 62/100 (Grade C+), resulting in a "Hold" investment rating. The Piotroski F-Score is 3/9 and Altman Z-Score is 3.13.

What is the CDNS stock price target for 2026?

WallStSmart's 12-month price target for Cadence Design Systems Inc is $122.28.

What is Cadence Design Systems Inc's revenue and earnings?

Cadence Design Systems Inc has trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $5.30B with profit margins of 20.90%. Earnings per share (EPS) is $4.05.

Is Cadence Design Systems Inc financially healthy?

Cadence Design Systems Inc's Piotroski F-Score is 3/9 (weak financial health). The Altman Z-Score of 3.13 places it in the safe zone.

CDNS

Cadence Design Systems Inc

NASDAQ: CDNS · TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION

$329.59

-0.11% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap

$91.55B

P/E ratio

81.88

P/S ratio

17.29x

EPS (TTM)

$4.05

Dividend yield

—

52W range

$263 – $376

Volume

2.5M

Market cap

$91.55B

P/E ratio

81.88

P/S ratio

17.29x

EPS (TTM)

$4.05

Dividend yield

—

52W range

$263 – $376

Volume

2.5M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

out of 100

Grade: C+

Hold

Investment rating

6.7

Growth

7.3

Quality

B+

8.5

Profitability

3.0

Valuation

3/9

Piotroski F-Score

Weak

3.1

Altman Z-Score

Safe zone

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Industry rank

—

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Price targets

Analyst target

$371.53

+12.72%

12-Month target

$122.28

-62.90%

Intrinsic (DCF)

—

Margin of safety

—

5 Strong Buy18 Buy3 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths

+ Altman Z 3.13 — safe zone

+ Profit margin 20.90% — above average

+ ROE 21.90% — strong efficiency

+ Free cash flow $512.45M — positive

Risks

- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health

- P/E 81.88x — expensive valuation

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow

Metric	2022	2023	2024	2025	TTM	2026 (E)
Revenue	$3.56B	$4.09B	$4.64B	$5.30B	$5.30B	$6.1B
Net income	$848.95M	$1.04B	$1.06B	$1.11B	$335.66M	—
EPS	—	—	—	—	$4.05	$8.24
Free cash flow	$1.12B	$1.25B	$1.12B	$1.59B	$512.45M	—
Profit margin	23.84%	25.46%	22.74%	20.94%	20.90%	—

Recent insider activity

Date	Insider	Type	Shares	Price
2026-04-16	WALL, JOHN M	Sale	21,500	$309.45
2026-04-01	CUNNINGHAM, PAUL	Sale	1,000	$280.19
2026-03-18	WALL, JOHN M	Buy	43,239	—

Peer comparison

Company	Mkt Cap	Score	Growth	Profit	Value	Quality	MoS	Rating
CDNS	$91.55B	62	6.7	8.5	3.0	7.3	—	Buy
NVDA	$5.09T	79	10.0	10.0	5.7	8.5	—	Strong Buy
AAPL	$3.98T	65	6.7	10.0	4.3	5.5	—	Buy
MSFT	$3.16T	74	8.7	9.5	4.7	6.5	-85.32%	Strong Buy
TSM	$2.04T	84	9.3	10.0	6.7	9.0	+72.43%	Exceptional Buy
AVGO	$1.92T	78	9.3	9.5	5.0	6.5	—	Strong Buy

Smart narrative

Cadence Design Systems Inc trades at $329.59. representing a P/E of 81.88x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 62/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.13, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $5.30B. with profit margins at 20.90%.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cadence Design Systems Inc's stock price?

Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) trades at $329.59.

Is Cadence Design Systems Inc overvalued?

Smart Value Score 62/100 (Grade C+, Hold).

What is the price target of Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)?

The analyst target price is $371.53, representing +12.7% upside from the current price of $329.59.

What is the future stock price of CDNS by 2030?

Our research-backed model estimates Cadence Design Systems Inc could reach $391.15 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.

What is Cadence Design Systems Inc's revenue?

TTM revenue is $5.30B.

Piotroski F-Score?

3/9 — weak financial health.

Altman Z-Score?

3.13 — safe zone.

Company info

SectorTECHNOLOGY

IndustrySOFTWARE - APPLICATION

CountryUSA

ExchangeNASDAQ

CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio17.29x

ROE21.90%

Beta1.04

50D MA$292.95

200D MA$321.32

Shares out0.28B

Float0.27B

Short ratio—

Avg volume2.5M

Performance

1 week+4.97%

1 month+18.74%

3 months+9.01%

YTD+5.56%

1 year—

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