Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) is currently trading at $326.13. Based on 26 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $405.47, implying a 24.3% upside. The consensus recommendation is STRONG BUY.

No firm-level price target raises or cuts for CDNS are recorded in the past 30 days. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 7 target raises and 0 target cuts for CDNS.

CDNS

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

ITOpinion: strong buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$326.13

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$349.00$450.00
Current $326.13
Median: $420.00Mean: $411.13Current: $326.13

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • B of A SecuritiesJul 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $400.00 → $420.00

  • RosenblattJul 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $410.00 → $420.00

  • CitigroupJul 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $400.00 → $420.00

  • BairdJul 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $415.00 → $420.00

  • NeedhamJul 28, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $400.00 → $400.00

  • Piper SandlerJul 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $325.00 → $349.00

  • BenchmarkJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $450.00

  • RosenblattJul 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $375.00 → $410.00

  • StifelJun 9, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $395.00 → $432.00

  • Wells FargoMay 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $400.00 → $425.00

  • CitigroupApr 29, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $385.00 → $400.00

  • Wells FargoApr 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $375.00 → $400.00

  • KeybancApr 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $405.00 → $425.00

  • RosenblattApr 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $360.00 → $375.00

  • BairdApr 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $381.00 → $385.00

  • NeedhamApr 28, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $400.00 → $400.00

  • Piper SandlerApr 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $319.00 → $325.00

  • RosenblattApr 24, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $360.00 → $360.00

  • NeedhamApr 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $390.00 → $400.00

  • RosenblattFeb 26, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $360.00 → $360.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$405.47

Based on 26 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (23)Hold (2)Sell (0)

Upside

+24.33%

Market Cap

$89.81B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Oct 26, 2026D-30
P/E Ratio (TTM)64.97
Forward P/E34.12
P/B Ratio13.10
Dividend YieldN/A
Return on Equity (ROE)23.23%
Operating Margin28.57%
Debt to Equity38.66
Beta (Volatility)1.14
52 Week Range$262.75 - $416.69
LowCurrent: $326.13High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
9/15/2026CUNNINGHAM PAUL ALEXANDEROfficerSale at price 277.12 per share.2,000
9/10/2026BRENNAN ITA MDirectorSale at price 284.44 - 287.79 per share.180
8/26/2026SCANNELL PAULOfficerSale at price 339.00 per share.280
8/25/2026SANGIOVANNI VINCENTELLI ALBERTODirectorSale at price 318.33 - 324.66 per share.1,250
8/21/2026TENG CHIN-CHIOfficerSale at price 314.49 per share.4,732
8/17/2026CUNNINGHAM PAUL ALEXANDEROfficerSale at price 323.32 per share.2,000
7/22/2026TENG CHIN-CHIOfficerSale at price 335.70 - 345.16 per share.4,500
7/15/2026CUNNINGHAM PAUL ALEXANDEROfficerSale at price 383.36 per share.2,000
6/22/2026TENG CHIN-CHIOfficerSale at price 379.18 - 390.92 per share.4,500
6/15/2026CUNNINGHAM PAUL ALEXANDEROfficerSale at price 391.00 per share.2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for CDNS?

A. The current target price for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is $405.47, which implies a 24.3% upside from the current price of $326.13. This is based on the consensus of 26 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for CDNS?

A. Currently, there are 5 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is STRONG BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying CDNS stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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