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Why Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

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Cadence Design Systems Inc saw a gain of 1.72% amid broader market movements.

Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS.US) outperformed the stock market today, closing at US$357.18. This marks a 10.91% increase over the past week and a notable 22.84% rise over the past month. Year-to-date, the stock has gained 15.83%, showing strong momentum.

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CDNS.US

Cadence Design Systems Inc

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↑ $52.59 (17.13%)
120 day period
$273.96$345.17$416.39Apr 16Jul 14Oct 6

Market cap

$99.02B

P/E

70.2x

52W high

$416.69

52W low

$262.75

1W change

+10.91%

Beta

1.13

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 25 analysts covering CDNS · as of Oct 5, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast CDNS stock price to rise 12.8% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Strong Buy

4.64 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$405.47

+12.8% Upside

Current Price

C$359.55

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (25 analysts)

Strong Buy 18
Buy 5
Hold 2
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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on CDNS's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$186.31C$268.45C$350.58C$432.72C$514.85C$596.99TodayMay 29Aug 4Oct 6Nov 18Jan 1Feb 13

30-Day Vol

46.2%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

44.7%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-20.9%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$333.66

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$350.70C$299.02 – C$411.31
60 trading daysC$342.07C$273.03 – C$428.58
90 trading daysC$333.66C$253.15 – C$439.76

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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Investor takeaway: Cadence Design Systems continues to perform well, with a significant increase in its stock price over the past month.

Cadence Design Systems' Stock Rises 1.72% Today

The last close for CDNS was US$357.18, a significant increase from its 50-day moving average of US$319.56.

Bull case

The company has experienced a 22.84% increase in stock price over the past month, reflecting strong investor confidence.

Bear case

Despite today's gains, trading volume was only 456,652 shares, which is much lower than the 20-day average of 2,689,270 shares. This suggests that investors may be exercising caution, even with the positive stock price movement.

Cadence Design Systems Gains 1.72%

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Cadence Design Systems Inc saw its stock price increase by 1.72% today, closing at US$357.18. This gain is part of a broader trend where the company has experienced a 10.91% increase over the past week and a substantial 22.84% rise in the last month. Year-to-date, the stock has risen 15.83%, demonstrating consistent upward momentum. The stock's performance is notably within 61% of its 52-week range of US$262.75 to US$416.69.

Trading Volume Below Average

Today's trading volume for Cadence was 456,652 shares, which is only 0.59 times the 20-day average volume of 2,689,270 shares. This lower trading activity may indicate a more cautious approach from investors, despite the positive movement in stock price. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of US$319.56 by 11.8% and also above its 200-day moving average of US$326.10 by 9.5%, indicating a strong bullish trend in the longer term.

Strong Fundamentals Support Growth

Cadence Design Systems maintains a strong market cap of approximately US$99 billion and a P/E ratio of 70.22. With a profit margin of 23.6% and a return on equity of 23.2%, the company's fundamentals appear solid. Additionally, analysts have set an average target price of US$405.47, suggesting an implied upside of 13.5% from the current price. These metrics indicate that Cadence is well-positioned for continued growth in the information technology sector.


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Published: October 7, 2026
Last Updated: October 7, 2026

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