Cadence Design Faces New Export License Requirement

Cadence Design ( (CDNS) ) has shared an announcement.

On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security informed Cadence Design Systems that a license is now required for the export, re-export, or in-country transfer of certain electronic design automation software and technology to China or Chinese military end users. This decision, due to concerns about military use, may impact Cadence’s business operations and financial results, prompting the company to seek further clarification from the authorities.

The most recent analyst rating on (CDNS) stock is a Sell with a $225.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Cadence Design stock, see the CDNS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CDNS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CDNS is a Outperform.

Cadence Design is a financially robust company with strong revenue growth and profitability. However, its high valuation and some uncertainty in technical indicators and market conditions, particularly in China, temper the overall score. The positive outlook from the earnings call contributes positively, yet caution is advised given the valuation concerns.

To see Spark’s full report on CDNS stock, click here.

More about Cadence Design

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. operates in the electronic design automation industry, providing software and technology solutions primarily focused on electronic design automation.

Average Trading Volume: 2,263,704

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $88.21B

Find detailed analytics on CDNS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.