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Cadence Design (CDNS) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Feb 16, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
1.91
Last Year’s EPS
1.88
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 16 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q3 2025
Earnings Call Date:Oct 27, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a strong quarter for Cadence, with significant financial achievements and strategic advances in AI, IP, and hardware. While the company faces some geopolitical uncertainties in China and OpEx timing issues, the overall outlook is positive with substantial growth opportunities ahead.
Company Guidance
During the Cadence Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported strong financial performance, exceeding expectations across various metrics. Cadence's bookings surpassed projections, resulting in a backlog of over $7 billion. The company raised its full-year outlook to approximately 14% revenue growth and 18% EPS growth. Third-quarter revenue was reported at $1.339 billion, with a GAAP operating margin of 31.8% and a non-GAAP operating margin of 47.6%. GAAP EPS was $1.05, while non-GAAP EPS stood at $1.93. The cash balance at the end of the quarter was $2.753 billion, and the company repurchased $200 million worth of shares. For the fourth quarter, Cadence projected revenue between $1.405 billion and $1.435 billion, with GAAP EPS ranging from $1.17 to $1.23 and non-GAAP EPS from $1.88 to $1.94. The full-year 2025 outlook anticipates revenue between $5.262 billion and $5.292 billion, with GAAP EPS between $3.80 and $3.86 and non-GAAP EPS between $7.02 and $7.08. The company plans to use at least 50% of its annual free cash flow for share repurchases.
Strong Financial Performance
Cadence exceeded expectations with a third-quarter revenue of $1.339 billion, GAAP operating margin of 31.8%, and non-GAAP EPS of $1.93. Full-year outlook is raised to approximately 14% revenue growth and 18% EPS growth.
Record Backlog and Bookings
Bookings exceeded expectations with a backlog growing to over $7 billion, indicating strong demand and customer trust in Cadence's technology leadership.
Accelerating AI Trends
AI megatrend is driving design activity across various industries, positioning Cadence well with its comprehensive portfolio. Partnerships with major companies like Samsung, TSMC, NVIDIA, and others are strengthened.
IP Business Growth
The IP business is tracking over 20% growth for the second year, driven by demand in AI, HPC, and automotive verticals. Recent acquisition of Arm Artisan Foundation IP further strengthens the portfolio.
Hardware Business Success
Record Q3 for hardware with significant expansions in AI and HPC customers. Partnerships with companies like OpenAI and NVIDIA highlight strong momentum.
Strategic Acquisitions
Cadence signed an agreement to acquire Hexagon's D&E business, which will enhance its multiphysics portfolio and accelerate expansion in SDA.

Cadence Design (CDNS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CDNS Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Feb 16, 2026
2025 (Q4)
1.91 / -
1.88
Oct 27, 2025
2025 (Q3)
1.79 / 1.93
1.6417.68% (+0.29)
Jul 28, 2025
2025 (Q2)
1.56 / 1.65
1.2828.91% (+0.37)
Apr 28, 2025
2025 (Q1)
1.49 / 1.57
1.1734.19% (+0.40)
Feb 18, 2025
2024 (Q4)
1.82 / 1.88
1.3836.23% (+0.50)
Oct 28, 2024
2024 (Q3)
1.46 / 1.64
1.2630.16% (+0.38)
Jul 22, 2024
2024 (Q2)
1.23 / 1.28
1.224.92% (+0.06)
Apr 22, 2024
2024 (Q1)
1.13 / 1.17
1.29-9.30% (-0.12)
Feb 12, 2024
2023 (Q4)
1.33 / 1.38
0.9643.75% (+0.42)
Oct 23, 2023
2023 (Q3)
1.20 / 1.26
1.0618.87% (+0.20)
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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CDNS Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 27, 2025
$351.40
Jul 28, 2025
$333.76$366.26+9.74%
Apr 28, 2025
$285.74$302.22+5.77%
Feb 18, 2025
$300.43$274.04-8.78%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

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          CDNS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 1.91.

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