Is CDNS a good investment in 2026?

Cadence Design Systems trades at a P/E ratio of 75.2, with very high volatility (58.0% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of CDNS?

Based on 30-day volatility of 58.0%, CDNS has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.02 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does CDNS pay dividends?

Cadence Design Systems currently does not pay a regular dividend.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$84.26B

P/E RATIO

75.2

BETA

1.02

More volatile

DIV YIELD

N/A

52W HIGH

$376.45

52W LOW

$221.56

VOLATILITY

58.0%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$289.19 → $305.43+5.62%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$243.21 → $305.43+25.6%

CDNS | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	CDNS	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	75.2x	28.5x	↑ 164%
Beta	1.02	1.15	Less volatile
30d Volatility	58.0%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare CDNS's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
CDCDNS(You are here)	$305.43	$84.26B	Technology	—
AAPL	$262.52	$3.86T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$405.20	$3.01T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$183.04	$4.45T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Cadence Design Systems is currently trading at $305.43, which is 18.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.02, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME2.7M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CDNS a good buy right now?

Cadence Design Systems trades at 75.2x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 58.0% volatility.

Does CDNS pay dividends?

Cadence Design Systems does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

How volatile is CDNS?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 58.0% and beta of 1.02,CDNS is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.