Cadence Reports Strong Q4 & FY25 Results, Projects Continued Double-Digit Growth in FY26
CDNS sits 37% above its 52-week low of $221.56 on elevated volume (2.6× avg).
Summary
Cadence Design Systems announced strong Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, exceeding prior year performance with double-digit growth, and provided an optimistic outlook for fiscal year 2026, projecting continued growth.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CDNS
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Strong Fiscal Year 2025 Performance
Cadence reported fiscal year 2025 revenue of $5.297 billion, a 14% increase year-over-year, and non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $7.14, representing 20% growth from 2024.
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Improved Profitability
The company achieved a non-GAAP operating margin of 44.6% for fiscal year 2025, an increase from 42.5% in 2024, reflecting enhanced productivity.
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Record Backlog
Cadence ended 2025 with a record backlog of $7.8 billion, providing strong visibility for future revenue recognition.
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Positive Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance
For fiscal year 2026, the company expects revenue in the range of $5.9 billion to $6.0 billion (11-13% growth) and non-GAAP diluted net income per share between $8.05 and $8.15 (13-14% growth).
Analysis · CDNS · Technology
Cadence Design Systems reported robust financial performance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, driven by strong demand for its AI-driven product portfolio. The company achieved double-digit revenue and non-GAAP EPS growth for the year, alongside an improved non-GAAP operating margin. The positive momentum is expected to continue into fiscal year 2026, with guidance projecting further double-digit growth in both revenue and non-GAAP EPS. The record backlog of $7.8 billion provides solid revenue visibility, reinforcing the company's strong market position in essential engineering software for the AI era.
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At the time of this filing, CDNS was trading at $303.26 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $77.2B. The 52-week trading range was $221.56 to $376.45. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.