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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 30 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $381.00, with a high of $418.00 and a low of $275.00. This represents a 13.59% increase from the last price of $335.43.

$250 $290 $330 $370 $410 $450 High: $418 Avg: $381 Low: $275 Last Closed Price: $335.43

CDNS Stock Rating

Cadence Design Systems stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 24 Buy (80.00%), 5 Hold (16.67%), 1 Sell (3.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 30 1 5 24 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CDNS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCadence Design Systems13.59%
SectorTechnology Stocks 19.50%
IdeaArtificial Intelligence Stocks List25.69%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts169
Avg Price Target$275.00$382.17$372.00
Last Closing Price$335.43$335.43$335.43
Upside/Downside-18.02%13.93%10.90%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 2551631-25
Nov, 2551441-24
Oct, 2541441-23
Sep, 2541441-23
Aug, 2541441-23
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 01, 2025Edward YangOppenheimer$275.00$309.87-11.25%-18.02%
Oct 28, 2025Jason CelinoKeyBanc$405.00$341.0018.77%20.74%
Oct 28, 2025Joe VruwinkRobert W. Baird$418.00$340.6822.70%24.62%
Oct 28, 2025Wells Fargo$410.00$339.0520.93%22.23%
Oct 28, 2025Gal MundaWolfe Research$385.00$351.409.56%14.78%
Oct 02, 2025Andrew DeGasperiBNP Paribas$400.00$351.9713.65%19.25%
Jul 30, 2025Berenberg Bank$400.00$371.037.81%19.25%
Jul 29, 2025Clarke JeffriesPiper Sandler$355.00$363.75-2.41%5.83%
Apr 15, 2025Siti PanigrahiMizuho Securities$300.00$259.4715.62%-10.56%
Nov 11, 2024Gary MobleyLoop Capital Markets$360.00$300.9019.64%7.32%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 01, 2025OppenheimerUnderperformPerformupgrade
Dec 01, 2025OppenheimerUnderperformOutperformupgrade
Nov 24, 2025CitigroupBuyinitialise
Oct 28, 2025OppenheimerUnderperformUnderperformhold
Oct 28, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 28, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 28, 2025Wolfe ResearchOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 02, 2025Exane BNP ParibasOutperforminitialise
Jul 29, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 10, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.16$2.54$3.13$3.86$3.89----
Avg Forecast$2.70$3.26$4.23$5.11$5.92$6.84$7.81$8.29$8.19
High Forecast$2.75$3.31$4.35$5.15$5.96$7.17$8.72$8.84$8.50
Low Forecast$2.67$3.21$4.14$5.09$5.91$6.48$6.83$7.75$7.94
Surprise %-20.00%-22.09%-26.00%-24.46%-34.29%----

Revenue Forecast

$3B $3B $4B $5B $6B $7B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.68B$2.99B$3.56B$4.09B$4.64B----
Avg Forecast$2.66B$2.97B$3.55B$4.08B$4.63B$5.25B$5.86B$6.42B$6.69B
High Forecast$2.69B$3.01B$3.62B$4.10B$4.66B$5.35B$5.88B$6.54B$6.88B
Low Forecast$2.63B$2.94B$3.49B$4.06B$4.52B$5.14B$5.85B$6.30B$6.53B
Surprise %1.05%0.53%0.40%0.14%0.17%----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $500M $1B $2B $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$590.64M$695.96M$848.95M$1.04B$1.06B----
Avg Forecast$737.04M$888.99M$591.25M$1.04B$1.62B$1.86B$2.12B$2.26B$2.23B
High Forecast$748.91M$903.31M$709.50M$1.25B$1.62B$1.95B$2.38B$2.41B$2.32B
Low Forecast$726.98M$876.86M$473.00M$832.92M$1.61B$1.77B$1.86B$2.11B$2.17B
Surprise %-19.86%-21.71%43.59%--34.77%----

CDNS Forecast FAQ

Is Cadence Design Systems stock a buy?

Cadence Design Systems stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 30 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 24 Buy, 5 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 30 Wall Street analysts, averages $381 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $275 at the low end to $418 at the high end, suggesting a potential 13.59% change from the previous closing price of $335.43.

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

Cadence Design Systems's stock forecast shows a 13.59% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (19.50%), trailing the Artificial Intelligence Stocks List (25.69%) investment idea.

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

  • December 2025: 20.00% Strong Buy, 64.00% Buy, 12.00% Hold, 4.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 20.83% Strong Buy, 58.33% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 4.17% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 17.39% Strong Buy, 60.87% Buy, 17.39% Hold, 4.35% 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 2025 is $6.84, marking a 75.84% increase from the reported $3.89 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $7.81 in 2026, $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 2025 is $5.25B, reflecting a 13.05% increase from the reported $4.64B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $5.86B, followed by $6.42B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $1.86B, representing an 76.25% increase from the reported $1.06B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.12B in 2026, $2.26B in 2027, and $2.23B in 2028.