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Needham analysts reiterated a Buy rating on Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) on July 28, 2026.
Rating Change Needham analysts reiterated a Buy rating on Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) on July 28, 2026. Market Context Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Needham analysts reiterated a Buy rating on Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) on July 28, 2026.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. operates in the Technology sector. The stock currently trades at $338.61 with a market capitalization of $91.3B. The stock has gained 3.6% over the past 52 weeks.
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Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Needham | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Buy | N/A |
| Jun 09, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | N/A |
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