Earnings Results
Cadence Design Sys (NASDAQ:CDNS) reported quarterly earnings results on July 27, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Technology company reported earnings per share of $2.11, beating the consensus estimate of $1.97 by $0.14 per share. Revenue came in at $1.6B, beating the estimate of $1.6B.
Company Overview
Cadence Design Sys's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $338.61 with a market capitalization of $91.3B.
Cadence Design Sys's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Cadence Design Sys should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
Cadence Design Sys Earnings History
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
| Q2 (Jul 2026) | $2.11 | $1.97 | +7.1% |
| Q1 (Apr 2026) | $1.96 | $1.81 | +8.3% |
| Q4 (Feb 2026) | $1.99 | $1.77 | +12.4% |
| Q3 (Sep 2025) | $1.93 | $1.82 | +5.9% |
Related Tools: Earnings Calendar | View CDNS Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cadence Design Sys report earnings?
Check the latest earnings dates on our CDNS earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
Did CDNS beat earnings estimates?
See the full Q2 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our CDNS earnings page.