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
Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
7 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
-20.9%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+18.7%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
-100.0%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-0.5%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
33%
1 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
-2.3%
2026-04-27
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | $0.00 | -100.0% | $332.89 | $325.31 | -2.3% |
| 2026-02-17 | $1.99 | +4.2% | $299.46 | $305.01 | +1.9% |
| 2025-10-27 | $1.93 | +7.8% | $345.10 | $341.30 | -1.1% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $1.80 | $0.00 | -100.0% | $1.47B | +18.7% |
| 2025-12-31 | $1.91 | $1.99 | +4.2% | $1.44B | +6.2% |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.79 | $1.93 | +7.8% | $1.34B | +10.1% |
| 2025-06-30 | $1.58 | $1.65 | +4.4% | $1.28B | +20.2% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.50 | $1.57 | +4.8% | $1.24B | +23.1% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.82 | $1.88 | +3.2% | $1.36B | +26.9% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.44 | $1.64 | +13.9% | $1.22B | +18.8% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.22 | $1.28 | +4.9% | $1.06B | — |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.13 | $1.17 | +3.5% | $1.01B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.33 | $1.38 | +3.8% | $1.07B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.20 | $1.26 | +5.0% | $1.02B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $8.24 | $6.1B | +16.0% | 15 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $9.47 | $6.9B | +12.4% | 15 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $10.85 | $7.7B | +10.7% | 15 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $12.15 | $8.4B | +9.5% | 15 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $13.50 | $9.1B | +8.8% | 15 | low |
Frequently asked questions
Has Cadence Design Systems Inc beaten earnings estimates?
Cadence Design Systems Inc has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of -20.9% over the last 4 quarters.
How does CDNS stock react to earnings?
CDNS stock has moved an average of -0.5% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 33% of those quarters.
What is Cadence Design Systems Inc's revenue growth rate?
Cadence Design Systems Inc reported year-over-year revenue growth of +18.7% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing -100.0% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for CDNS in 2026?
Analysts expect Cadence Design Systems Inc to report EPS of $8.24 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $6.1B, based on estimates from 15 analysts.