Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
CDNSNASDAQTechnology● Active
$376.19
$-35.49(-8.62%)
Market Cap$103.8B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$416.69
52W Low$262.75
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
CDNS · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: Apr 27, 2026EPS Actual
$1.96
Est. $1.91 · +2.6%
Revenue
$1.47B
Est. $1.46B · +1.2%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
Apr 27, 2026
After Market Close
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CDNS reports quarterly as a NASDAQ-listed Software - Application company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
$0.37
Rev. $0.36B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.$0.37
Rev. Est.$0.36B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $2.05 | — | — | — | $1.58B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $1.91 | $1.96 | +2.6% | $1.47B | $1.46B | +1.2% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | $1.91 | $1.99 | +4.2% | $1.44B | $1.42B | +1.1% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $1.79 | $1.93 | +7.8% | $1.34B | $1.32B | +1.2% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | $1.56 | $1.65 | +5.8% | $1.28B | $1.25B | +2.0% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | $1.49 | $1.57 | +5.4% | $1.24B | $1.24B | +0.2% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | $1.82 | $1.88 | +3.3% | $1.36B | $1.35B | +0.8% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | $1.46 | $1.64 | +12.3% | $1.22B | $1.18B | +2.9% |
Q3 FY2026
Jul 27, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$2.05
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
Apr 27, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$1.96
EPS Est.
$1.91
EPS Surpr.
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.47B
Q1 FY2026
Feb 17, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$1.99
EPS Est.
$1.91
EPS Surpr.
+4.2%
Revenue
$1.44B
Q4 FY2025
Oct 27, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.93
EPS Est.
$1.79
EPS Surpr.
+7.8%
Revenue
$1.34B
Q3 FY2025
Jul 28, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.65
EPS Est.
$1.56
EPS Surpr.
+5.8%
Revenue
$1.28B
Q2 FY2025
Apr 28, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.57
EPS Est.
$1.49
EPS Surpr.
+5.4%
Revenue
$1.24B
Q1 FY2025
Feb 18, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.88
EPS Est.
$1.82
EPS Surpr.
+3.3%
Revenue
$1.36B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 28, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$1.64
EPS Est.
$1.46
EPS Surpr.
+12.3%
Revenue
$1.22B
Analyst Estimates
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $3.16 | $3.26 | $3.34 | 7 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $2.66 | $2.75 | $2.82 | 6 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $2.58 | $2.66 | $2.73 | 6 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $2.35 | $2.42 | $2.49 | 7 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $2.49 | $2.57 | $2.63 | 5 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $2.28 | $2.35 | $2.41 | 5 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $2.1B | $2.2B | $2.2B | 8 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $1.9B | $2.0B | $2.0B | 6 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $1.9B | $1.9B | $2.0B | 5 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.9B | 5 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.9B | 6 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.8B | 6 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | +2.6% | $332.89 | $336.54 | +1.10% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | +4.2% | $299.46 | $283.46 | -5.34% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | +7.8% | $345.10 | $351.40 | +1.83% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | +5.8% | $332.19 | $333.76 | +0.47% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | +5.4% | $289.63 | $285.74 | -1.34% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | +3.3% | $295.19 | $300.43 | +1.78% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | +12.3% | $257.30 | $252.77 | -1.76% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Jul 22, 2024 | +4.1% | $279.95 | $287.08 | +2.55% |
Q2 FY2026+1.10%
Report Date
Apr 27, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+2.6%
Price Before
$332.89
Price After
$336.54
Q1 FY2026-5.34%
Report Date
Feb 17, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+4.2%
Price Before
$299.46
Price After
$283.46
Q4 FY2025+1.83%
Report Date
Oct 27, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+7.8%
Price Before
$345.10
Price After
$351.40
Q3 FY2025+0.47%
Report Date
Jul 28, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+5.8%
Price Before
$332.19
Price After
$333.76
Q2 FY2025-1.34%
Report Date
Apr 28, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+5.4%
Price Before
$289.63
Price After
$285.74
Q1 FY2025+1.78%
Report Date
Feb 18, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+3.3%
Price Before
$295.19
Price After
$300.43
Q4 FY2024-1.76%
Report Date
Oct 28, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+12.3%
Price Before
$257.30
Price After
$252.77
Q3 FY2024+2.55%
Report Date
Jul 22, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+4.1%
Price Before
$279.95
Price After
$287.08
Avg Beat Reaction-0.09%
Beat Rate8 / 8 quarters
Largest Move-5.34% (Q1 FY2026)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: CDNS ends December
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) most recently reported earnings on April 27, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $1.96 — beating the analyst consensus of $1.91 by +2.6%. CDNS has beaten EPS estimates for 11 consecutive quarters. The next CDNS earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track CDNS earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. CDNS revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
CDNS's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
CDNS earnings · 5 questionsCadence Design Systems, Inc.'s next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. CDNS typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; CDNS historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Cadence Design Systems, Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · Cadence Design Systems, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026