Cadence Design Systems, Inc. - Common Stock (CDNS)
327.31
+8.51 (2.67%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Jan 11th, 4:52 PM EST
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Previous Close
318.80
Open
319.90
Bid
321.98
Ask
327.89
Day's Range
315.41 - 328.59
52 Week Range
221.56 - 376.45
Volume
1,662,405
Market Cap
90.59B
PE Ratio (TTM)
84.36
EPS (TTM)
3.9
Dividend & Yield
N/A (N/A)
1 Month Average Volume
1,614,797
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About Cadence Design Systems, Inc. - Common Stock (CDNS)
Cadence Design Systems is a leading technology company that specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) software and engineering services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools and solutions that facilitate the design, verification, and implementation of integrated circuits and electronic systems. Cadence's offerings enable engineers to create innovative products across various industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications. By leveraging advanced algorithms and machine learning, Cadence helps customers improve their design efficiency, reduce time to market, and enhance the overall performance of their electronic products. Read More
In the high-stakes world of semiconductor manufacturing, the timeline from a conceptual blueprint to a physical piece of silicon has historically been measured in months, if not years. However, a seismic shift is underway as of early 2026. The integration of Generative AI and Reinforcement Learning (RL) into Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools has effectively [...]
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Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced a Chiplet Spec-to-Packaged Parts ecosystem to reduce engineering complexity and accelerate time to market for customers developing chiplets targeting physical AI, data center, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. Initial IP partners joining Cadence include Arm, Arteris, eMemory, M31 Technology, Silicon Creations and Trilinear Technologies, as well as silicon analytics partner proteanTecs. To help reduce risk and streamline customer adoption, Cadence is collaborating with Samsung Foundry to build out a silicon prototype demonstration of the Cadence® Physical AI chiplet platform, including pre-integrated partner IP on the Samsung Foundry SF5A process.
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As the semiconductor industry pushes beyond the physical limits of traditional silicon, a new designer has entered the cleanroom: Artificial Intelligence. In late 2025, the transition to 2nm and 1.4nm process nodes has proven so complex that human engineers can no longer manage the placement of billions of transistors alone. Tools like Google’s AlphaChip and [...]
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In a pivotal move set to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence in the automotive sector, leading research and development organizations, imec and Japan's Advanced SoC Research for Automotive (ASRA), are spearheading a collaborative effort to standardize chiplet designs for advanced automotive AI applications. This strategic partnership addresses a critical need for interoperability, scalability, and [...]
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Cadence Design Systems has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 11% to $340.92 per share while the index has gained 13.6%.
Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS), a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, concluded its fiscal year 2024 with a robust fourth-quarter earnings report, released on December 4, 2024. This strong financial performance, coupled with the ongoing strategic integration of Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) and a groundbreaking $2 billion equity
Cadence Design Systems exemplifies quality investing with strong growth, high ROIC, and robust cash flow, powering essential semiconductor and AI chip design.
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