Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$326.12 +1.87 (+0.58%)

Closing price 10/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$326.89 +0.77 (+0.24%)

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Cadence Design Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
13

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cadence Design Systems in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for CDNS.

Consensus Price Target

$368.53
13.00% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cadence Design Systems, the average price target is $368.53. The highest price target for CDNS is $405.00, while the lowest price target for CDNS is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.00% from the current price of $326.12.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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CDNS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/18/24 to 10/18/25	1 Month Ago 9/18/24 to 9/18/25	3 Months Ago 7/20/24 to 7/20/25	1 Year Ago 10/19/23 to 10/18/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$368.53	$364.33	$330.07	$323.27
Forecasted Upside	13.00% Upside	-0.15% Downside	4.60% Upside	25.05% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

CDNS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CDNS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Cadence Design Systems Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cadence Design Systems	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.71	2.31	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.00% Upside	62.92% Upside	13.61% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CDNS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/8/2025	Weiss Ratings 0 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
10/2/2025	BNP Paribas 4 of 5 stars	Andrew DeGasperi Not Rated	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$400.00	+13.65%
10/2/2025	BNP Paribas Exane 0 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$400.00	+13.65%
7/30/2025	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$400.00	+7.00%
7/29/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Gary Mobley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$370.00 ➝ $390.00	+7.14%
7/29/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Harlan Sur Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$330.00 ➝ $390.00	+6.92%
7/29/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joe Quatrochi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$365.00 ➝ $405.00	+11.49%
7/29/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Celino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$358.00 ➝ $405.00	+10.89%
7/29/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ruben Roy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$350.00 ➝ $395.00	+18.35%
7/29/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Charles Shi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$325.00 ➝ $390.00	+16.85%
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7/29/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Siti Panigrahi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$360.00 ➝ $375.00	+12.36%
7/29/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Clarke Jeffries Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$328.00 ➝ $355.00	+6.36%
7/28/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joe Vruwink Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$340.00 ➝ $380.00	+15.04%
7/25/2025	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Blair Abernethy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$300.00	-7.59%
7/10/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	James Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$380.00	+17.68%
4/29/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Vivek Arya Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$320.00 ➝ $350.00	+17.64%
3/19/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Edward Yang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underperform	$225.00 ➝ $200.00	-23.47%
1/13/2025	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	L. Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$350.00	+17.06%
2/14/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$260.00 ➝ $350.00	+18.91%

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Should I Buy Cadence Design Systems Stock? CDNS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cadence Design Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cadence Design Systems
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cadence Design Systems, Inc.:

The stock has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards its future performance.
Recent price targets from analysts have been raised, with some suggesting a target price of around $380, reflecting confidence in the company's growth potential.
The current stock price is approximately $345, which is near its 52-week high, suggesting strong market performance and investor interest.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has a solid market capitalization of over $94 billion, indicating a strong position in the industry and potential for stability.
Insider trading activity shows that executives are actively managing their shares, with recent sales indicating confidence in the company's valuation.

Cadence Design Systems
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. for these reasons:

The stock has experienced a recent decline of about 2.2%, which may raise concerns about short-term volatility.
Despite a strong market position, the company has a high price-to-earnings ratio, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
Insider sales have totaled over $3.7 million in the last quarter, which might suggest that insiders are taking profits, potentially signaling a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
Analysts have issued a mix of ratings, with some holding a "Sell" rating, indicating that not all market participants are optimistic about the stock's future.
The company operates in a competitive sector, which may pose risks to its market share and profitability in the long run.

CDNS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cadence Design Systems is $368.53, with a high forecast of $405.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.
: 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cadence Design Systems in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CDNS shares.
: According to analysts, Cadence Design Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 13.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Cadence Design Systems has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, BNP Paribas, BNP Paribas Exane, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Mizuho, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Rosenblatt Securities, Stifel Nicolaus, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cadence Design Systems more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Cadence Design Systems is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CDNS compares to other companies.

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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Forecast & Price Target