CDNS Earnings Date: Feb 16, 2027 (Estimated) — Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
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When is CDNS's next earnings date?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) is expected to report Q4 2026 earnings on Tuesday, February 16, 2027 at 4:00 PM ET (after market close); the date is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the company. The consensus estimate is EPS of $1.93 on revenue of $1.65B.
How did CDNS do in its last earnings report?
In its most recent report on Oct 26, 2026 (Q3 2026), Cadence Design Systems, Inc. posted EPS of $2.11 versus the $2.04 estimate, a beat of 3.4%. Revenue was $1.63B against a $1.61B estimate. The stock's 1-day post-earnings move was +6.5%.
How much does CDNS stock move after earnings?
CDNS beat EPS estimates in 8 of its last 8 reported quarters. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved an average of 5.8% (up or down) in the day after earnings.
About Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. operates globally, delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes software, specialized hardware, professional services, and pre-designed integrated circuit (IC) building blocks. The company's robust functional verification offerings feature dedicated emulation and prototyping hardware. This portfolio encompasses JasperGold for formal verification, Xcelium for parallel logic simulation, Palladium as an enterprise-grade emulation platform, and Protium, a prototyping platform designed for thorough chip verification. Cadence additionally provides extensive products for digital IC design and final sign-off. These include the Genus logic synthesis solution, Joules for RTL power analysis, and the Modus software solution, which streamlines design-for-test (DFT) processes for systems-on-chip. Their tools further extend to physical implementation, covering place and route, optimization, and multiple patterning preparation, alongside essential sign-off products for validating designs prior to silicon manufacturing. Moreover, the company furnishes custom IC design and simulation tools capable of generating both schematic and physical representations of circuits down to the transistor level. These tools support a wide array of applications, such as analog, mixed-signal, custom digital, memory, and radio frequency (RF) designs. Cadence also offers system design and analysis products crucial for developing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and integrated circuit packages, along with capabilities to analyze complex multi-physics effects like electromagnetic and electro-thermal interactions. Furthermore, Cadence supplies intellectual property (IP) products, consisting of pre-verified, customizable functional blocks ready for integration into customer ICs. This includes verification IP and memory models used to simulate and characterize the behavior and interactions of standard industry system interface protocols. Complementing its product portfolio, Cadence provides a range of services, including methodology consulting, educational programs, hosted design solutions, and ongoing technical support and maintenance. Its diverse clientele spans sectors such as 5G communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial and healthcare, mobile technology, consumer electronics, and hyperscale computing. Established in 1987, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, California.
🤖 AI Earnings Analysis
Cadence’s new Maestro AI model portfolio strengthens its chip-design software edge as Q3 EPS beat estimates by $0.07 at $2.11, with revenue up 14% to $1.6B. Results are solid, though guidance implies measured growth: FY revenue of roughly $6.3B and EPS of $8.05–$8.15.
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Earnings History
| Date | Period | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Result | 1D Δ | 1W Δ | 1M Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | Q3 2026 | 2.04 | 2.11 | +3.43% | $1.63B | ✅ Beat | +6.49% | — | — |
| 2026-07-27 | Q2 2026 | 1.97 | 2.11 | +7.11% | $1.58B | ✅ Beat | +1.80% | -0.73% | -1.98% |
| 2026-04-27 | Q1 2026 | 1.81 | 1.96 | +8.29% | $1.47B | ✅ Beat | -3.34% | +3.85% | +11.15% |
| 2026-02-17 | Q4 2025 | 1.77 | 1.99 | +12.43% | $1.44B | ✅ Beat | +7.60% | +2.53% | +2.18% |
| 2025-10-27 | Q3 2025 | 1.65 | 1.93 | +16.97% | $1.39B | ✅ Beat | -2.87% | -4.55% | -13.59% |
| 2025-07-28 | Q2 2025 | 1.56 | 1.65 | +5.77% | $1.27B | ✅ Beat | +9.74% | +9.32% | +3.08% |
| 2025-04-28 | Q1 2025 | 1.49 | 1.57 | +5.37% | $1.24B | ✅ Beat | +5.77% | +8.08% | +1.00% |
| 2025-02-18 | Q4 2024 | 1.82 | 1.88 | +3.30% | $1.36B | ✅ Beat | -8.78% | -17.15% | -13.89% |
Showing last 8 quarters.
Revenue by segment & region
By segment
Q3 FY26 · $1.63B total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product and maintenance | 91.1% | $1.49B | +23.2% | $1.11B | $1.17B | $1.21B | $1.33B |
| Technology Service | 8.9% | $146.0M | +11.3% | $131.5M | $104.9M | $131.1M | $107.6M |
By region
Q3 FY26 · $3.02B total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 23.5% | $709.7M | +23.4% | $598.6M | $630.3M | $575.1M | $675.3M |
| Asia | 22.4% | $674.7M | +38.3% | $379.9M | $358.9M | $487.7M | $458.6M |
| UNITED STATES | 22.3% | $674.1M | +26.7% | — | $591.3M | $532.1M | $1.19B |
| Other Asia | 10.4% | $312.4M | +28.7% | — | $238.2M | $242.7M | $524.3M |
| CHINA | 8.5% | $255.1M | +4.1% | — | $120.7M | $245.0M | $314.2M |
| EMEA | 8.2% | $248.9M | +31.3% | $195.7M | $200.2M | $189.6M | $205.1M |
| JAPAN | 3.6% | $107.1M | +24.0% | $68.2M | $86.0M | $86.4M | $101.1M |
Source: company filings via FMP. YoY compares the same fiscal period a year earlier.