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CDNS

Catalysts
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Technology· Software - Application
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 4/10
Low Priority
In Line With Peers
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$292.70
-$12.18 (-3.99%)
Latest market quote
Momentum22
Value32
Quality77
Risk Resilience53
Sentiment83
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 26, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 46/100

Momentum 22/100 and sentiment 83/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Sep 5, 2026 · Sentiment 57.33%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 22/100AIQ Edge 4/10 In Line With Peers
Beat rate
100%
8 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+5.5%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+2.9%
Jul 27, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 27, 2026$2.05$2.11+2.9%$1.58B$1.58B
Apr 27, 2026$1.91$1.96+2.6%$1.46B$1.47B
Feb 17, 2026$1.91$1.99+4.2%$1.42B$1.44B
Oct 27, 2025$1.79$1.93+7.8%$1.32B$1.34B
Jul 28, 2025$1.56$1.65+5.8%$1.25B$1.28B
Apr 28, 2025$1.49$1.57+5.4%$1.24B$1.24B
Feb 18, 2025$1.82$1.88+3.3%$1.35B$1.36B
Oct 28, 2024$1.46$1.64+12.3%$1.18B$1.22B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
22
Buy
3
Hold
12-month analyst target
$402.60
+37.55% versus current price
Based on 9 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$300.00
+2.49% vs latest price
Average target
$402.60
+37.55% vs latest price
High target
$450.00
+53.74% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 26, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.04

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$1.61B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score83

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score22

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score46/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
9
Average target
$402.60
Target upside
37.55%
Target range
$300.00 - $450.00
90-day revisions
3

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
5
Neutral
0
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Sep 4, 2026

Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) Stock Down 4.0% -- Now Undervalued? GF Score: 98/100

On September 04, 2026, Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) shares fell 4.0% to $292.70, continuing a downward trend with a 52-week range of $262.75 to $416.69. Th

finance.yahoo.com · Sep 3, 2026

How Is Cadence Design Systems’ Stock Performance Compared to Other Application Software Stocks

CDNS has underperformed the broader market over the past year, while analysts remain highly bullish on its future prospects.

gurufocus.com · Sep 1, 2026

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) -- Innovation in Electronic Design | Spyglass Growth Strategy Q2 2026

Exceeded revenue and earnings expectations in Q1 2026.Introduction of new agentic capabilities expected to drive additional growth.Market risks include competit

gurufocus.com · Sep 1, 2026

Is CDNS Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $250

On September 01, 2026, we delve into the DCF analysis for Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS), a company that has seen a mixed price performance recently. The sto

gurufocus.com · Aug 31, 2026

Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS): GF Score of 99 Signals Strong Outperformance Potential

Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) has recently captured the attention of investors and financial analysts alike, driven by its robust financial standing and str

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CDNS Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for CDNS stock?

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CDNS could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.