Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) Earnings History
Growth Compounder40 years of earnings data (1986–2025) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.17B, reflecting +5.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.28 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 20.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CDNS's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +14.0%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.11B in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 86.4%, operating margin of 31.1%, and net margin of 20.9%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including SNPS ($773M net income, 18.9% margin), MTSI ($177M net income, -5.6% margin), PEGA ($341M net income, 22.5% margin), CDNS has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CDNS vs SNPS →
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CDNS Historical Earnings Data (1986–2025)
40 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.11B | +5.1% | $1.65B | $4.06 | 20.9% | 31.1% |
| 2024 | $1.06B | +1.4% | $1.35B | $3.85 | 22.7% | 29.1% |
| 2023 | $1.04B | +22.6% | $1.25B | $3.82 | 25.5% | 30.6% |
| 2022 | $849M | +22.0% | $1.07B | $3.09 | 23.8% | 30.1% |
| 2021 | $696M | +17.8% | $779M | $2.50 | 23.3% | 26.1% |
| 2020 | $591M | -40.3% | $646M | $2.11 | 22.0% | 24.1% |
| 2019 | $989M | +186.0% | $492M | $3.53 | 42.3% | 21.1% |
| 2018 | $346M | +69.4% | $396M | $1.23 | 16.2% | 18.5% |
| 2017 | $204M | +0.5% | $324M | $0.73 | 10.5% | 16.7% |
| 2016 | $203M | -19.5% | $245M | $0.70 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| 2015 | $252M | +58.9% | $285M | $0.81 | 14.8% | 16.8% |
| 2014 | $159M | -3.3% | $207M | $0.52 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| 2013 | $164M | -62.7% | $189M | $0.56 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 2012 | $440M | +509.1% | $212M | $1.57 | 33.2% | 16.0% |
| 2011 | $72M | -49.3% | $120M | $0.27 | 6.3% | 10.5% |
| 2010 | $142M | +195.0% | -$13M | $0.54 | 15.2% | -1.4% |
| 2009 | -$150M | +91.9% | -$124M | $-0.58 | -17.6% | -14.5% |
| 2008 | -$1.85B | -725.8% | -$1.57B | $-7.29 | -178.5% | -151.5% |
| 2007 | $296M | +107.8% | $318M | $1.01 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| 2006 | $143M | +189.0% | $225M | $0.46 | 9.6% | 15.1% |
| 2005 | $49M | -33.7% | $119M | $0.16 | 3.7% | 8.9% |
| 2004 | $74M | +524.0% | $101M | $0.25 | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 2003 | -$18M | -124.4% | -$10M | $-0.07 | -1.6% | -0.9% |
| 2002 | $72M | -49.1% | $175M | $0.23 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| 2001 | $141M | +182.7% | $240M | $0.55 | 9.9% | 16.8% |
| 2000 | $50M | +455.1% | $63M | $0.19 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| 1999 | -$14M | -144.0% | -$13M | $-0.06 | -1.3% | -1.2% |
| 1998 | $32M | -81.1% | $105M | $0.10 | 2.6% | 8.6% |
| 1997 | $169M | +483.6% | $234M | $0.71 | 18.5% | 25.5% |
| 1996 | $29M | -70.1% | $91M | $0.16 | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| 1995 | $97M | +165.4% | $118M | $1.57 | 17.7% | 21.5% |
| 1994 | $37M | +386.3% | $59M | $0.85 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| 1993 | -$13M | -123.1% | -$2M | $-0.16 | -3.5% | -0.6% |
| 1992 | $55M | +355.3% | $66M | $0.71 | 12.8% | 15.1% |
| 1991 | -$22M | -157.1% | -$14M | $-0.28 | -5.5% | -3.5% |
| 1990 | $38M | +36.7% | $53M | $0.27 | 16.4% | 22.7% |
| 1989 | $28M | +112.2% | $41M | $0.21 | 19.5% | 28.5% |
| 1988 | $13M | +309.4% | $20M | $0.13 | 19.5% | 29.7% |
| 1987 | $3M | +113.3% | $5M | $0.07 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 1986 | $2M | - | $2M | $0.04 | 9.0% | 13.9% |
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CDNS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CDNS stock.
What is CDNS earnings per share (EPS)?
CDNS trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.28, reflecting +5.5% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +14.0%. Complete EPS history from 1986 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s net income?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.2B as of 2025. Earnings grew +5.5% year-over-year. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has been profitable for 16 consecutive years.
Is CDNS profitable?
Yes, CDNS is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.2B and a net profit margin of +20.9%. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has generated profits for 16 consecutive years.
What is CDNS's earnings growth rate?
CDNS compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +5.5%, 3-Year: +9.5%, 5-Year: +14.0%, 10-Year: +17.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1986 to 2025.
What are CDNS's profit margins?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. net profit margin is +20.9%, operating margin is +31.1%, and gross margin is +86.4%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +21.9%.
Is CDNS growing earnings?
CDNS is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +5.5% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of +14.0%. TTM net income is $1.2B.
What was CDNS's best earnings year?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.1B, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1986 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CDNS's earnings last quarter?
CDNS's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $336M with diluted EPS of $1.23. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.