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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)

IT Hardware · US stock

What changed in recent filings

  • Revenue +24% YoYQuarter ended Jun 30, 2026
  • Institutions — 1 new · 1 added · 4 reduced13F · as of end of 2026 Q2

What changed in recent SEC filings — factual, not a buy/sell recommendation.

Cadence Design Systems recent earnings releases

Based on SEC filings. The release date is the day the earnings filing (8-K) was accepted; for quarters where that filing was not found, the periodic report filing date is shown.

  • 26Q2Released Jul 27, 2026
    Revenue +24.2% YoY · EPS $1.33
    Released after the close: Jul 27 close → Jul 28 close, the stock moved +1.8% · over the same window, market +0.2% · sector -2.6%
  • 26Q1Released Apr 27, 2026
    Revenue +18.7% YoY · EPS $1.23
    Released after the close: Apr 27 close → Apr 28 close, the stock moved -3.3% · over the same window, market -0.5% · sector -2.2%
  • 25Q4Released Feb 17, 2026
    Revenue +6.2% YoY · EPS $1.42
    Released after the close: Feb 17 close → Feb 18 close, the stock moved +7.6% · over the same window, market +0.5% · sector +0.5%
  • 25Q3Released Oct 27, 2025
    Revenue +10.1% YoY · EPS $1.05
    Released after the close: Oct 27 close → Oct 28 close, the stock moved -2.9% · over the same window, market +0.3% · sector -0.8%

The next earnings release is estimated around Oct 26, 2026 (calculated from how long this company has taken between quarter end and filing; it is not a date announced by the company).

Institutions holding Cadence Design Systems

How many of the institutions we track reported holding this stock, quarter by quarter.

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2019 Q1 · 52019 Q2 · 62019 Q3 · 72019 Q4 · 72020 Q1 · 62020 Q2 · 62020 Q3 · 62020 Q4 · 52021 Q1 · 32021 Q2 · 62021 Q3 · 52021 Q4 · 52022 Q1 · 72022 Q2 · 62022 Q3 · 82022 Q4 · 72023 Q1 · 72023 Q2 · 122023 Q3 · 92023 Q4 · 102024 Q1 · 82024 Q2 · 62024 Q3 · 92024 Q4 · 72025 Q1 · 102025 Q2 · 92025 Q3 · 102025 Q4 · 102026 Q1 · 82026 Q2 · 8
19 Q122 Q326 Q2

2019 Q1: 5 → 2026 Q2: 8 institutions

Counts the 52 institutions we track that reported holding this stock — their full reported holdings, not just the largest positions. Not the total number of institutional holders in the US. Figures are as of quarter-end and disclosed up to 45 days later. Descriptive only — not investment advice.

Which institutions hold Cadence Design Systems

Institutions we track that reported holding this stock in their most recent 13F.

  • National Pension Service (Korea)0.18% of portfolio · held as of 2019 Q1 or earlier
  • Dodge & Cox0.04% of portfolio · held as of 2019 Q1 or earlier
  • Point72 Asset Management0.12% of portfolio · since 2024 Q3
  • Temasek Holdings (Singapore)0.68% of portfolio · since 2024 Q3
  • Baillie Gifford & Counder 0.01% of portfolio · since 2025 Q1
  • Moore Capital Management0.28% of portfolio · since 2025 Q3
  • Bridgewater Associatesunder 0.01% of portfolio · since 2025 Q4
  • Tudor Investment CorpNew this quarter0.01% of portfolio · since 2026 Q2

Based on 13F filings — quarter-end holdings, disclosed up to 45 days later. Holding a stock is a fact we report, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

Q2 2026 13F recap — stocks several institutions bought and sold together →

Company overview

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an electronic design automation and computational software company that provides software, hardware, and semiconductor intellectual property for designing and verifying advanced chips and electronic systems. Cadence’s product portfolio covers core EDA tools, functional verification, emulation and prototyping, digital and custom IC design, semiconductor IP, and system design and analysis solutions. These offerings support semiconductor companies and engineering teams working on integrated circuits, system-on-chips, printed circuit boards, packaging, and full electromechanical systems. The company also serves industries such as hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial technology, life sciences, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Cadence plays a central role in the electronics design ecosystem by helping customers move from design concepts to manufacturable products.

What is the IT Hardware sector?

PCs, servers, and storage. Benefits from data centers alongside chips.

Cadence Design Systems is classified under the IT Hardware sector. See peers below.

Cadence Design Systems key financials

Based on SEC filings · as of Jun 30, 2026

Tap a metric name to see its meaning in the glossary.

Cadence Design Systems vs IT Hardware sector benchmark

Median of 16 representative sector stocks · SEC filings · factual comparison (not advice)

Revenue growth (YoY)
14.7%vs benchmark 20.6%↓ below
Operating margin
28.4%vs benchmark 25.8%↑ above
Net margin
23.6%vs benchmark 21.8%↑ above
ROE
20.3%vs benchmark 27.4%↓ below

A simple comparison to the sector benchmark. Higher or lower doesn’t mean good/bad or buy/sell.

CDNS revenue by segment summary

SEC 10-Q · segment totals cross-checked against total revenue

2026-06-30 revenue was $1.6B, +24.2% YoY.

The largest segment is Product and maintenance, 90.3% of revenue — a highly concentrated structure.

Recent revenue growth was led mainly by the Product and maintenance segment (about 84% of the increase).

Full segment weights, YoY changes, and an AI synthesis are available in the detailed analysis.

CDNS segment revenue mix trend

Quarterly change in segment revenue share · verified from SEC filings

Sep '24Mar '25Sep '25Jun '26
Product and maintenance 90%Technology services 10%

ETFs holding Cadence Design Systems

Per SEC N-PORT · 2026-06-30 · by weight · factual

SMHVanEck Semiconductor ETF
2.15%
JEPIJPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
1.29%
XLKState Street(R) Technology Select Sector SPDR(R) ETF
0.58%
QQQMInvesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
0.45%
QQQInvesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
0.45%
VUGVANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND
0.30%
RSPInvesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
0.17%
SPY
0.16%
VOOVANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND
0.16%
IVViShares Core S&P 500 ETF
0.16%
VTIVANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND
0.14%
ITOTiShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF
0.14%

CDNS on Stocklore

  • Revenue by segment — segment weights verified from SEC filings, YoY changes, growth drivers and concentration
  • Financials & earnings quality — 6 metrics (FCF conversion, ROIC, net debt, etc.) to gauge profit quality
  • 13F institutional holdings — holdings and weight changes of major institutions (45-day delay)
  • Sector-relative metrics — Valuation and growth compared with the IT Hardware average
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Peers · IT Hardware

CDNS FAQ

What is Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)?

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an electronic design automation and computational software company that provides software, hardware, and semiconductor intellectual property for designing and verifying advanced chips and electronic systems. Cadence’s product portfolio covers core EDA tools, functional verification, emulation and prototyping, digital and custom IC design, semiconductor IP, and system design and analysis solutions. These offerings support semiconductor companies and engineering teams working on integrated circuits, system-on-chips, printed circuit boards, packaging, and full electromechanical systems. The company also serves industries such as hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial technology, life sciences, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Cadence plays a central role in the electronics design ecosystem by helping customers move from design concepts to manufacturable products.

What sector is Cadence Design Systems in?

Cadence Design Systems is classified under IT Hardware. PCs, servers, and storage. Benefits from data centers alongside chips.

What are Cadence Design Systems's key financials?

As of Jun 30, 2026 in SEC filings: Revenue growth (YoY) 14.7%, Operating margin 28.4%, Net margin 23.6%, ROE 20.3%. Definitions and interpretation are available on Stocklore.

What are Cadence Design Systems's main revenue segments?

The largest segment is Product and maintenance, about 90.3% of revenue. Segment totals are cross-checked against total revenue from SEC filings.

Where can I analyze Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock?

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