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Price Date: 2026/07/30
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CDNS - Cadence Design Systems Inc

An EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software leader whose tools are essential for designing every modern chip — a picks-and-shovels play on the semiconductor industry.

HOLDAccumulationCurrent data is neutral to constructive, without a near-BUY setup yet.
MEETMEET compares latest EPS results against analyst estimates.

Finlify Score

53.6 / 100

Data Quality

FULL

Penalty

0.0

Sector

Information Technology

Close Price

$332.82

+0.02%

52W Range

$262.75 - $416.69

Market Cap

$103.5B

+0.0%

Compared to previous day

2026 Q1 Revenue

$1.5B

+2.4%

Changes from last reporting quarter

2026 Q1 EPS

$1.23

Diluted shares

Analyst Rating

28 Buy3 Hold0 Sell

31 analysts in latest ratings feed

RSI

28.2

<40 oversold

2Y Range Position

57%

-20.1% from high / +50.2% from low

Beta

1.16

Relative to market benchmark

MACD

-1.97

MACD line -11.38 / signal line -9.41

Fundamental Trend

Growth 62.0
Revenue QoQ+2.4%
Revenue YoY+18.7%
EPS QoQ-13.4%
EPS YoY+23.0%
Gross margin QoQ-
Operating margin QoQ-2.9%
Net margin QoQ-4.2%

Financial Health

Quality 57.3
Debt / equity-
Debt ratio-
Cash / debt proxy-
Cash / assets+11.6%

Data Quality

FULL
As of date2026-07-30
Latest statement2026-03-31
Penalty0.0
Missing dataNone

Valuation Reference

P/E82.02x
P/B15.54x
P/S17.17x
EV / EBITDA58.26x

Price Chart

Close price, two-year source window

Finlify Score

HOLD

53.6 / 100

Relative Strength38.1 / 100
Accumulation & Volume65.7 / 100
Fundamental Trend62.0 / 100
Financial Quality57.3 / 100
Data Quality FULLNo penalty

Score History

Finlify Score and component trend

Financial Statements

Calendar year view. Figures are estimates only. For official figures, refer to the company website.

2026 Q12025 Q42025 Q32025 Q2
Revenue$1.5B+2.4%$1.4B+7.6%$1.3B+5.0%$1.3B+2.7%
Gross Profit----
Operating Income$431M-6.9%$463M+8.9%$425M+75.9%$242M-33.1%
Net Income$336M-13.5%$388M+35.2%$287M+79.4%$160M-41.5%

Columns use the calendar quarter of each reported period end date. QoQ is shown for adjacent company reporting quarters only.

AI Signal

Generated Jul 25, 2026

Finlify's signal for Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) is HOLD, with an overall Finlify Score of 50.0/100, suggesting a neutral stance. This score appears to be influenced by a mix of moderate fundamental strength and subdued technical indicators.

Technical

The Relative Strength score of 46.0/100 and Accumulation / Volume score of 28.4/100 appear somewhat subdued. The asset's recent performance indicates a downtrend, with a -11.3% return over 20 days and an RSI(14) of 33.4, suggesting it may be approaching oversold conditions. CDNS is also trading -20.6% below its 52-week high.

Fundamentals

The Fundamental Trend score of 62.0/100 and Financial Quality score of 57.3/100 suggest generally positive underlying financial health. However, valuation multiples appear elevated, with a P/E ratio of 82.0x, P/B of 15.5x, and P/S of 17.2x. The asset has a Beta of 1.2, indicating higher volatility relative to the market, and does not currently offer a dividend yield.

Macro Context

The broader macro environment, characterized by a 3.7% CPI YoY and a 4.7% 10Y Treasury Yield, suggests a potentially higher interest rate environment. This could influence the valuation of growth-oriented technology stocks like CDNS, especially given its elevated multiples.

Key Risks

  • The asset's recent price weakness, indicated by a -11.3% 20-day return and an RSI of 33.4, may suggest continued downward pressure.
  • Elevated valuation multiples, such as a P/E of 82.0x and P/S of 17.2x, could pose a risk if growth expectations are not met.
  • Upcoming earnings on 2026-07-27, just days after the current date, could introduce significant volatility.