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CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. (CDNS)
CDNS
CDNS · Technology • Semiconductor Software
332.82 +0.02%
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52W Range Position
45%
LOWMIDHIGH
Trend
Mixed
Momentum
Neutral
Updated: 2026-07-31 12:40 UTC
WOI Investment Thesis
Mixed
Confirmation improves above 335.65. Holding above 327.59 keeps the current thesis intact.
⚖️
✓
Fundamentals
Strong / Strong
✓
Price Structure
Mixed
•
Momentum
Neutral
×
Breakout Confirmation
Pending
Risk Level
Elevated
Analysis Scope
1Y Daily
Key Decision Levels
✓
Hold Above
Structure remains valid above support.
327.59
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Break Above
Confirmation improves above resistance.
335.65
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Next Objective
Pattern-derived target if setup continues.
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×
Thesis Break
Scenario weakens below invalidation.
Below 327.59
Recent Company Events
SEC VERIFIED
Latest material filings
JUL
27
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Financial Results
HIGH
CDNS reports financial results
On July 27, 2026 Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
8-K Filing • SEC EDGAR
MAY
12
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Management / Board
MEDIUM
CDNS board and management update
(e) Amendment of the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan As described in Item 5.07.
8-K Filing • SEC EDGAR
APR
27
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Financial Results
HIGH
CADENCE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER
CFO COMMENTARY Key Takeaways • Exceeded Q1 revenue and EPS guidance • Record backlog of ~$8.0 billion • Raising 2026 revenue growth outlook to ~17% at the midpoint Q2 2026 Outlook • Revenue: $1.555 billion - $1.595 billion • GAAP operating margin: 28.5% - 29.5% • Non-GAAP operating margin: 44.5% - 45.5% • GAAP EPS:...
8-K Filing • SEC EDGAR
What's Driving CDNS?
📈 Technical recovery is improving
Momentum is Neutral. Watch 335.65 for confirmation and 327.59 for structure risk.
💼 Business quality remains relevant
Fundamentals remain relevant. Check growth, profitability, cash flow and balance sheet quality.
⚠️ Key risk remains
Below 327.59
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Technical Signal
Technical Setup Active
✓
An active technical structure is present. Use trigger, target, stop and watch levels for context.
Downtrend Structure
Downtrend line not broken yet · score 0
Trigger
378.63
Invalidation
378.63
RSI(14)
38.7
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How to read this setup
The next meaningful technical decision is likely to occur between support at 264.42 and resistance at 335.65. The chart still needs to reclaim resistance to improve meaningfully, while any loss of support would keep weakness in control.
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Valuation Snapshot (TTM)
Full valuation · Ratios use trailing twelve months
Updated 2026-07-30
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The stock trades at elevated sales or book multiples; quality must justify the price.
Market Cap
$91.1B
Company size
EV
$90.0B
Debt-adjusted value
P/E
77.8
Very high
P/S
16.5
Premium
P/B
13.9
Premium
EV/Sales
16.3
Premium
EV/EBIT
57.6
Premium
P/FCF
63.7
Very high
FCF Yield
1.57%
Cash return
Source: SEC TTM data via WOI valuation cache Not financial advice
Business Lens
Strong financial quality
Growth, profitability, cash flow and balance sheet quality remain broadly supportive.
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Revenue Growth
Strong
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Profitability
Strong
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Cash Flow
Positive
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Balance Sheet
Strong
💵 Revenue
1.47B
↗ Strong
📈 Net Income
335.66M
↗ Strong
🧮 EPS (Basic)
1.23
↗ Strong
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
Technology • Semiconductor Software
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