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TechnologySoftware - ApplicationScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

CDNSCadence Design Systems, Inc.

Technology / Software - Application

Low Priority

In Line With Peers

NeutralEdge 5/10
$326.07+$6.20 (+1.94%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    31
  • Value
    32
  • Quality
    77
  • Risk resilience
    58
  • Sentiment
    83
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

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 49/100

Momentum 31/100 and sentiment 83/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 56.05%

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 31/100AIQ Edge 5/10 In Line With Peers
Beat rate
100%
4 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+4.4%
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
Oct 26, 2026—$2.04——$1.61B—
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

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

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

Analyst ratings
Buy
23
Buy
2
Hold
12-month analyst target
$401.75
+23.21% versus current price
Based on 11 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$300.00
-8.00% vs latest price
Average target
$401.75
+23.21% vs latest price
High target
$450.00
+38.01% 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 score31

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score49/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
11
Average target
$401.75
Target upside
23.21%
Target range
$300.00 - $450.00
90-day revisions
1

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
0
Negative
0
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CDNS Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for CDNS stock?

CDNS's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move CDNS stock?

Upcoming events that could move CDNS include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could CDNS's next earnings report affect the stock?

CDNS's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive CDNS stock higher?

CDNS could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt CDNS stock?

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