
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Market Cap
$90.2B
Global Rank
#178
All-Time High
$106.5B
2026-07-09
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 51% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 0.3% of United States's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #177 Waste Management, Inc. ($90.7B)
- Just below: #179 Phillips 66 ($90.0B)
- Best year: 1995 (+205%). Worst year: 2008 (-78%).
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance โ CDNS annual filings (2025) โ$5.3B revenue ยท $1.6B operating income ยท $1.1B net income
- โOperating margin: 31.1% on $5.3B in revenue.
- โR&D is 33.4% of revenue ($1.8B).
- โNet income margin: 20.9% โ $1.1B in profit.
- โFree cash flow: $1.6B (30.0% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $3.6B
Total
$3.6B
Capital Expenditures
$0.1B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$1.6B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology and computational software company headquartered in San Jose, California. Initially specialized in electronic design automation (EDA) software for the semiconductor industry, currently the company makes software and hardware for designing products such as integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs), printed circuit boards, as well as develops large-scale molecular modelling applications and toolkits for pharmaceutical drug developers. The company also licenses intellectual property for the electronics, aerospace, defense and automotive industries.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Market Cap History (2026โ2026)
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $90.2B | #178(โ10) | +4.6% |
| 2025 | $86.2B | #168(โ13) | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $82.9B | #155(โ10) | +10.3% |
| 2023 | $75.1B | #145(โ54) | +69.6% |
| 2022 | $44.3B | #199(โ3) | -13.8% |
| 2021 | $51.4B | #202(โ13) | +36.6% |
| 2020 | $37.6B | #215(โ69) | +96.7% |
| 2019 | $19.1B | #284(โ5) | +59.5% |
| 2018 | $12.0B | #289(โ5) | +4.0% |
| 2017 | $11.5B | #284(โ2) | +65.8% |
| 2016 | $7.0B | #286(โ1) | +21.2% |
| 2015 | $5.7B | #285(โ2) | +9.7% |
| 2014 | $5.2B | #283(โ4) | +35.3% |
| 2013 | $3.9B | #287(โ10) | +3.8% |
| 2012 | $3.7B | #277(โ2) | +29.9% |
| 2011 | $2.9B | #275(โ1) | +25.9% |
| 2010 | $2.3B | #276(โ4) | +37.9% |
| 2009 | $1.7B | #272(โ3) | +63.7% |
| 2008 | $1.0B | #269(โ29) | -78.5% |
| 2007 | $4.7B | #240(โ12) | -5.0% |
| 2006 | $4.9B | #228(โ9) | +5.9% |
| 2005 | $4.7B | #219(โ6) | +22.5% |
| 2004 | $3.8B | #213(โ38) | -23.2% |
| 2003 | $5.0B | #175 | +52.5% |
| 2002 | $3.3B | #175(โ33) | -46.2% |
| 2001 | $6.0B | #142(โ25) | -20.3% |
| 2000 | $7.6B | #117(โ23) | +14.6% |
| 1999 | $6.6B | #94(โ27) | -19.3% |
| 1998 | $8.2B | #67(โ2) | +21.4% |
| 1997 | $6.8B | #69(โ3) | +24.1% |
| 1996 | $5.4B | #66(โ3) | +41.1% |
| 1995 | $3.9B | #69(โ34) | +205.5% |
| 1994 | $1.3B | #103 |
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FAQ
What is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s market cap?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) has a market capitalization of $90.2B, making it the #178 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s highest market cap?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s all-time high market cap was $106.5B, reached in 2026-07-09. Its highest rank was #178 in 2026.
What sector is Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is in the Technology sector, specifically the Software - Application industry. It is based in United States.
How has Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s market cap changed over time?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $90.2B in 2026 to $90.2B today.









