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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$292.70 -12.18 (-4.00%)
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Cadence Design Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
13

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for CDNS.

Consensus Price Target

$405.69
38.60% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cadence Design Systems, the average price target is $405.69. The highest price target for CDNS is $450.00, while the lowest price target for CDNS is $300.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 38.60% from the current price of $292.70.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
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)
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$405.69$405.69$384.41$364.33
Forecasted Upside38.60% Upside20.36% Upside2.19% Upside4.29% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

CDNS Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CDNS Price Targets by Month

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Cadence Design Systems Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCadence Design SystemsTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.81
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside33.06% Upside373.65% Upside13.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/30/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C)Hold (C+)
7/29/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight$400.00+16.04%
7/28/2026
Benchmark Co. logo
Benchmark
4 of 5 stars
Gary Mobley
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingBuy
7/28/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$300.00-11.40%
7/28/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight
7/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $420.00+24.04%
7/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $420.00+21.42%
7/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$410.00 ➝ $420.00+24.04%
7/28/2026Boost TargetNeutral$325.00 ➝ $349.00+3.07%
7/28/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$400.00+18.13%
7/28/2026Boost TargetOutperform$415.00 ➝ $420.00+24.04%
6/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$395.00 ➝ $432.00+7.75%
5/27/2026Set Target$440.00+15.26%
5/26/2026Boost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $425.00+13.76%
10/28/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform$385.00+9.56%
10/28/2025Boost TargetOverweight$390.00 ➝ $405.00+15.25%
10/2/2025Initiated CoverageOutperform$400.00+13.65%
7/29/2025Boost TargetBuy$370.00 ➝ $390.00+7.14%
7/29/2025Boost TargetOutperform$360.00 ➝ $375.00+12.36%
7/10/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$380.00+17.68%
1/13/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$350.00+17.06%

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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 Sunday, August 30, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Cadence Design Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cadence Design Systems
Bull Case

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

  • The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.11, exceeding analyst expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
  • Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has shown impressive revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 24.2%, suggesting a strong demand for its electronic design automation solutions.
  • The current stock price is around $351, which is significantly below its fifty-two week high of $416.69, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $91.40 billion, the company is well-established in the semiconductor industry, providing stability and confidence for investors.
  • The firm has a solid return on equity of 27.98%, indicating effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking reliable returns.

Cadence Design Systems
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 65.98, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially deterring value-focused investors.
  • Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, while manageable, indicates that the company does carry some debt, which could be a concern in times of economic downturns.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold recently, which may raise concerns about the confidence of insiders in the company's future performance.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the company’s net margin of 23.60% may not be as high as some competitors, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining profitability in a competitive market.

CDNS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cadence Design Systems is $405.69, with a high forecast of $450.00 and a low forecast of $300.00.

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cadence Design Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CDNS shares.

According to analysts, Cadence Design Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 38.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cadence Design Systems's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Cadence Design Systems has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Benchmark, Citigroup, KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Rosenblatt Securities, Stifel Nicolaus, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cadence Design Systems more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Cadence Design Systems is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CDNS compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Cadence Design Systems analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 7/30/2026.
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