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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CDNS Stock Forecast

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock forecast, based on 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $404.56, with a high of $450.00 and a low of $300.00. This represents a 42.40% increase from the last price of $284.11.

$250 $290 $330 $370 $410 $450 High: $450 Avg: $404.56 Low: $300 Last Closed Price: $284.11

CDNS Stock Rating

Cadence Design Systems stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 26 Buy (83.87%), 4 Hold (12.90%), 1 Sell (3.23%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 31 1 4 26 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CDNS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCadence Design Systems42.40%
SectorTechnology Stocks 26.84%
IdeaArtificial Intelligence Stocks List26.13%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-519
Avg Price Target-$383.80$392.58
Last Closing Price$284.11$284.11$284.11
Upside/Downside-35.09%38.18%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 265173--25
Aug, 265173--25
Jul, 265163--24
Jun, 265173--25
May, 265183--26
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 29, 2026Morgan Stanley$400.00$344.7216.04%40.79%
Jul 28, 2026Oppenheimer$300.00$338.61-11.40%5.59%
Jul 28, 2026Clarke JeffriesPiper Sandler$349.00$338.613.07%22.84%
Jul 28, 2026Robert W. Baird$420.00$338.6124.04%47.83%
Jul 15, 2026Benchmark Co.$450.00$371.5021.13%58.39%
Jun 09, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$432.00$394.249.58%52.05%
May 27, 2026Nay Soe NaingBerenberg Bank$440.00$381.7515.26%54.87%
May 26, 2026Wells Fargo$425.00$373.5913.76%49.59%
Apr 28, 2026Joe VruwinkRobert W. Baird$385.00$336.5414.40%35.51%
Apr 28, 2026KeyBanc$425.00$336.5426.29%49.59%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 29, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 28, 2026BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Jul 28, 2026OppenheimerPerformPerformhold
Jul 28, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 28, 2026Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 28, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jul 15, 2026BenchmarkBuyinitialise
May 26, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 29, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Apr 28, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.54$3.13$3.86$3.89$4.09---
Avg Forecast$3.26$4.23$5.11$5.92$6.84$7.81$8.29$8.19
High Forecast$3.31$4.35$5.15$5.96$7.17$8.72$8.84$8.50
Low Forecast$3.21$4.14$5.09$5.91$6.48$6.83$7.75$7.94
Surprise %-22.09%-26.00%-24.46%-34.29%-40.20%---

Revenue Forecast

$3B $3B $4B $5B $6B $7B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.99B$3.56B$4.09B$4.64B$5.30B---
Avg Forecast$2.97B$3.55B$4.08B$4.63B$5.25B$5.86B$6.42B$6.69B
High Forecast$3.01B$3.62B$4.10B$4.66B$5.35B$5.88B$6.54B$6.88B
Low Forecast$2.94B$3.49B$4.06B$4.52B$5.14B$5.85B$6.30B$6.53B
Surprise %0.53%0.40%0.14%0.17%0.95%---

Net Income Forecast

$0 $500M $1B $2B $2B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$695.96M$848.95M$1.04B$1.06B$1.11B---
Avg Forecast$888.99M$591.25M$1.04B$1.62B$1.86B$2.12B$2.26B$2.23B
High Forecast$903.31M$709.50M$1.25B$1.62B$1.95B$2.38B$2.41B$2.32B
Low Forecast$876.86M$473.00M$832.92M$1.61B$1.77B$1.86B$2.11B$2.17B
Surprise %-21.71%43.59%--34.77%-40.39%---

CDNS Forecast FAQ

Is Cadence Design Systems stock a buy?

Cadence Design Systems stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 26 Buy, 4 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Cadence Design Systems is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Cadence Design Systems's price target?

Cadence Design Systems's price target, set by 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $404.56 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $300 at the low end to $450 at the high end, suggesting a potential 42.40% change from the previous closing price of $284.11.

How does Cadence Design Systems stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Cadence Design Systems's stock forecast shows a 42.40% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (26.84%), leading the artificial intelligence stocks list (26.13%) investment idea.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Cadence Design Systems over the past three months?

  • September 2026: 20.00% Strong Buy, 68.00% Buy, 12.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 20.00% Strong Buy, 68.00% Buy, 12.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 20.83% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 12.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Cadence Design Systems’s EPS forecast?

Cadence Design Systems's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $7.81, marking a 90.95% increase from the reported $4.09 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $8.29 in 2027, and $8.19 in 2028.

What is Cadence Design Systems’s revenue forecast?

Cadence Design Systems's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $5.86B, reflecting a 10.65% increase from the reported $5.3B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $6.42B, and $6.69B for 2028.

What is Cadence Design Systems’s net income forecast?

Cadence Design Systems's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $2.12B, representing an 91.26% increase from the reported $1.11B in 2025. Projections indicate $2.26B in 2027, and $2.23B in 2028.