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 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/cadence-cdns/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/cadence-cdns/data.json",
 "title": "Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Forecast (2026)",
 "description": "Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) stock: Technology, Software - Application. $89.8B market cap. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)",
 "published": "2026-06-24T09:08:36+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-26T15:26:47.711+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-27T14:20:49.317Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "CDNS",
  "name": "Cadence Design Systems, Inc.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Technology",
  "industry": "Software - Application",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.cadence.com"
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 "quote": {
  "price": 326.13,
  "previousClose": 322,
  "change": 4.13,
  "changePercent": 1.28,
  "open": 324.97,
  "high": 330.81,
  "low": 322.78,
  "volume": 2697000,
  "averageVolume": 2767330,
  "marketCap": 89813919090,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 416.69,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 262.75,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-26T15:26:47.000Z"
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 "statistics": {
  "pe": 64.96613,
  "eps": 5.02,
  "dividendYield": 0,
  "beta": 1.137,
  "priceToSales": 15.385358,
  "priceToBook": 13.096539,
  "revenueTtm": 5837622784,
  "grossMargin": 0.8489584089378592,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.23229
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 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 70.53,
  "macd": -3.43,
  "sma50": 318.37,
  "sma200": 325.53,
  "rsiSignal": "Overbought",
  "trend": "Bearish",
  "pricePosition": "Bullish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Neutral"
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 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Buy",
  "score": 79,
  "consensus": "Buy",
  "fairValue": 405,
  "analystTarget": 405,
  "analystCount": 26,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Buy",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-26T15:26:47.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 326.13,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 2.72,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
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 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bullish",
  "conservativeEntry": 319.61,
  "aggressiveEntry": 326.13,
  "stopLoss": 303.98,
  "stopLossPercent": 4.89,
  "targets": [
   335.59,
   351.57,
   367.55
  ]
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 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 242.41,
    "base": 376.98,
    "upside90th": 586.26
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 233.36,
    "base": 435.76,
    "upside90th": 813.69
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 234.43,
    "base": 503.7,
    "upside90th": 1082.27
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 240.74,
    "base": 582.24,
    "upside90th": 1408.16
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 250.73,
    "base": 673.02,
    "upside90th": 1806.55
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 263.76,
    "base": 777.96,
    "upside90th": 2294.6
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 279.57,
    "base": 899.26,
    "upside90th": 2892.49
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   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 298.12,
    "base": 1039.47,
    "upside90th": 3624.37
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   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 319.46,
    "base": 1201.54,
    "upside90th": 4519.22
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 343.73,
    "base": 1388.88,
    "upside90th": 5611.93
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 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
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 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "CDNS Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$324.97",
    "Day Range": "$322.78 to $330.81",
    "Prev Close": "$322.00",
    "Volume": "2.70M",
    "52-Week Range": "$262.75 to $416.69",
    "Market Cap": "$89.81B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a significant premium to sector peers (+91%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "CDNS Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 5 quarters, CDNS beat estimates 5 times. The stock rose 3 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "CDNS Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) exhibits an RSI of 70.5, signaling an overbought condition that could precede a pullback. The stock is trading above its 50-day SMA of $318.37 and its 200-day SMA of $325.53, indicating a generally positive short-to-medium term trend. MACD is currently at -3.43, suggesting a bearish momentum signal. Key support levels are near the 50-day and 200-day SMAs, while resistance may be found near previous highs. Volume on the latest trading day was 2,697,000, slightly below the average of 2,767,330, indicating moderate investor interest. The stock's technicals suggest a cautious approach due to the overbought RSI, despite the overall upward trend.",
    "Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) has a track record of exceeding analyst EPS estimates, most recently beating the June 2026 quarter estimate by 2.43%. This demonstrates operational efficiency and strong execution.",
    "The company reported 24.2% revenue growth, aligning with sector averages and analyst projections for continued double-digit growth, supporting its premium valuation.",
    "Insiders have sold a total of $121.9 million in stock, indicating a potential lack of confidence in the current valuation or a need for personal liquidity.",
    "The RSI reading of 70.53 suggests the stock may be overextended and could be due for a short-term correction.",
    "The base case outlook for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is cautiously optimistic, with a median analyst price target of $405.00, implying a 24.2% upside from the current price of $326.13. This target is supported by strong historical revenue growth of 24.2% and projected revenue growth of 17.2% for next year, alongside consistent earnings beats. Potential upside catalysts include continued innovation in electronic design automation (EDA) software and expansion into new markets. Conversely, downside risks include the stock's high valuation multiples, a potential market rotation away from growth stocks, and the ongoing insider selling activity which could signal a lack of near-term conviction from management. A sustained RSI above 70 also suggests a risk of overextension."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Monitor insider selling activity closely; significant further dispositions could signal increased downside risk.",
     "The stock's RSI is currently overbought at 70.53, suggesting a potential for a short-term pullback. Consider waiting for a more favorable entry point or using tighter stop-losses.",
     "Given the premium valuation, any deceleration in revenue growth or earnings misses could lead to a sharp correction."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Consistent Earnings Beats",
     "text": "Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) has a track record of exceeding analyst EPS estimates, most recently beating the June 2026 quarter estimate by 2.43%. This demonstrates operational efficiency and strong execution.",
     "source": "Earnings Reports"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Revenue Growth",
     "text": "The company reported 24.2% revenue growth, aligning with sector averages and analyst projections for continued double-digit growth, supporting its premium valuation.",
     "source": "Company Filings"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Heavy Insider Selling",
     "text": "Insiders have sold a total of $121.9 million in stock, indicating a potential lack of confidence in the current valuation or a need for personal liquidity.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Overbought Technical Conditions",
     "text": "The RSI reading of 70.53 suggests the stock may be overextended and could be due for a short-term correction.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) trades at a P/E ratio of 64.97, significantly above the sector median of 34, indicating a premium valuation. Its price-to-sales ratio is 15.39, also higher than the sector average of 7.5. The company boasts strong profitability with a net profit margin of 23.61% and a return on equity of 23.23%, both exceeding sector averages. Despite the high valuation multiples, CDNS demonstrates strong growth, with revenue increasing by 24.2% and analysts projecting 17.2% revenue growth next year. The company's balance sheet appears healthy, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, which is in line with the sector average. This combination of strong growth and profitability supports the premium valuation, though the high P/E ratio remains a point of consideration.",
    "Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) most recently reported earnings for the quarter ending June 2026, with actual EPS of $2.11 beating the estimate of $2.06 by 2.43%. This follows a significant beat in the prior quarter where actual EPS was $0.92 against an estimate of $0.74, a 24.32% surprise. The company has a history of positive earnings surprises, indicating consistent operational performance and effective execution against analyst expectations.",
    "A primary risk for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is its elevated valuation, with a P/E ratio of 64.97 significantly exceeding the sector median. The stock's RSI is currently in overbought territory (70.53), suggesting potential for a short-term pullback. Also, substantial insider selling totaling $121.9 million indicates a lack of confidence from management regarding the current stock price."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "89.81B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "64.97"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "5.02"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.00%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "416.69"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "262.75"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Neutral RSI Overbought SMA Cross Bearish Price vs SMA Bullish MACD Bearish Moving averages show a lagging Death Cross (50-day: $318.37, 200-day: $325.53), price action is firmly bullish above key moving averages, RSI at 70.5 indicates overbought conditions; consider caution for immediate entries."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Overbought",
    "SMA Cross": "Bearish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bullish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "70.53"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-3.43"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "318.37"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "325.53"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.59",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.63",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.33",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.09"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "CDNS Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for pullback",
    "Higher risk, immediate entry",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (70.5) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$335.59",
    "TARGET 2": "$351.57",
    "TARGET 3": "$367.55",
    "STOP LOSS": "$303.98"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+2.03%",
    "Average Feb return": "+1.99%",
    "Average Mar return": "+0.98%",
    "Average Apr return": "+5.20%",
    "Average May return": "+4.56%",
    "Average Jun return": "+2.66%",
    "Average Jul return": "+5.11%",
    "Average Aug return": "+1.06%",
    "Average Sep return": "-1.74%",
    "Average Oct return": "+1.36%",
    "Average Nov return": "+4.79%",
    "Average Dec return": "+0.65%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "2.72%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in CDNS in September 2016 would be worth about $131,610 today, compared with about $36,004 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in CDNS today could grow to about $42,587 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $172,076 and a bear case around $10,540. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "CDNS Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $582 for CDNS by 2030 in the base case, from $326 today (1.8x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $241. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on CDNS's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using CDNS's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "CDNS simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$242",
        "$377",
        "$586"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$233",
        "$436",
        "$814"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$234",
        "$504",
        "$1,082"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$241",
        "$582",
        "$1,408"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$251",
        "$673",
        "$1,807"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$264",
        "$778",
        "$2,295"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$280",
        "$899",
        "$2,892"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$298",
        "$1,039",
        "$3,624"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$319",
        "$1,202",
        "$4,519"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$344",
        "$1,389",
        "$5,612"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
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  },
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "CDNS Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "None",
    "Sold": "$121.9M",
    "Insiders": "16",
    "Avg Transaction": "$2.2M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in CDNS",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Jun 2, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "DEVGAN ANIRUDH Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "76.8K",
        "$30.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jan 6, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "DEVGAN ANIRUDH Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "93.2K",
        "$28.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jan 2, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "DEVGAN ANIRUDH Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "99.9K",
        "$26.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 15, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "BECKLEY THOMAS P Officer",
        "Sell",
        "65.3K",
        "$19.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 22, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "DEVGAN ANIRUDH Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "51.9K",
        "$19.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 18, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "BECKLEY THOMAS P Officer",
        "Sell",
        "76.0K",
        "$15.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 18, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "DEVGAN ANIRUDH Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "48.5K",
        "$14.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jul 1, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "DEVGAN ANIRUDH President",
        "Sell",
        "150.0K",
        "$14.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 10, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "MANDAVA SURENDRA BABU Officer",
        "Sell",
        "90.7K",
        "$11.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 8, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "WALL JOHN M Chief Financial Officer",
        "Sell",
        "49.1K",
        "$11.2M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Cadence+Design+Systems%2C+Inc.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is Cadence Design Systems' (CDNS) stock price forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Cadence Design Systems' (CDNS) stock price is projected to be $582.24 in 2030 under a base case scenario. The downside and upside projections are $240.74 and $1408.16, respectively. These figures represent simulation outcomes, not guaranteed price targets."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is currently rated a Buy with a consensus score of 79 out of 100. The median analyst price target is $405.00, suggesting a 24.2% upside from the current price of $326.13."
  },
  {
   "question": "How has Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) performed in recent earnings reports?",
   "answer": "Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) most recently beat earnings estimates for the quarter ending June 2026, reporting $2.11 EPS against an expected $2.06. This continues a trend of positive earnings surprises, including a significant beat in the prior quarter."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key risks facing Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)?",
   "answer": "Key risks for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) include its high valuation (P/E of 64.97), an overbought RSI technical indicator, and significant insider selling totaling $121.9 million."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) compare to its sector averages?",
   "answer": "Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) trades at a higher P/E (64.97 vs 34) and P/S (15.39 vs 7.5) than the technology sector median. However, its revenue growth (24.2% vs 24.1%) and ROE (23.23% vs 13.4%) are strong and often exceed sector averages."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the technical outlook for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock?",
   "answer": "Technically, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($318.37 and $325.53), indicating an upward trend. However, the RSI is overbought at 70.53, suggesting a potential for a short-term correction."
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