Cadence Design Systems operates in the Technology sector (semiconductors).
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) stock profile and business model
What Cadence Design Systems, Inc. does, how the business earns money, and how valuation, peers, ownership, and risk shape the TECHi profile.
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Price Aug 18, 4:00 PM EDT
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CDNS live price, business model and key metrics
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$316.52
▼ -$6.95(-2.15%)4:00 PM ET - vs previous closeiQuote as of Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
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Long-term ranges5Y, 10Y, Since first printHide
Live price
$316.52
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Analyst view
Strong Sell
Target $403.67 (+27.53% implied)
Company · Profile
About Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)
Sector, leadership, and how Cadence Design Systems, Inc. earns its revenue.
Technology
Company · Profile
About Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)
Sector, leadership, and how Cadence Design Systems, Inc. earns its revenue.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
NasdaqGS · CDNS
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- Founded
- 2016
- Exchange
- NasdaqGS
Business identity
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. company facts and operating footprint
Cadence Design Systems operates in the Technology sector (semiconductors).
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- Founded
- 2016
- Exchange
- NasdaqGS
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- Asset type
- Common Stock
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