About Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is a Software - Application company operating in the Technology sector.
CDNS trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $327.89
- Market Cap
- $89.97B
- 52-Week High
- $416.69
- 52-Week Low
- $262.75
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
$1,000 Invested in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)
How much would $1,000 invested in CDNS be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in CDNS 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) in 2025 would be worth $976 as of November 2026, representing a -2.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CDNS 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) in 2023 would be worth $1,423 as of November 2026, representing a +42.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CDNS 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) in 2021 would be worth $1,959 as of November 2026, representing a +95.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CDNS 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) in 2016 would be worth $12,753 as of November 2026, representing a +1175.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CDNS at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) at IPO would be worth $163,945 as of November 2026, representing a +16294.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 39+ years (472 months), Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) has averaged a monthly return of +1.88% with a median return of +1.55%. The stock had 269 positive months (57%) and 198 negative months (42%). The best month in CDNS's history was November 2002 with a +42.4% return, while the worst was April 1999 at -47.3%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.7%), and June the weakest (-1.3%).
CDNS's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1995 with a cumulative return of +121.5%, and the worst was 2008 at -123.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 39 years of trading history, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) has delivered an average annual return of +24.89% with a median return of +21.19%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.17%. The stock posted gains in 30 years (77%) and losses in 9 years (23%).
CDNS's best year was 1995 with a +205.45% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -78.48%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 13, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CDNS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.90% | $312.58 | $327.89 |
| 2025 | +4.03% | $300.46 | $312.58 |
| 2024 | +10.31% | $272.37 | $300.46 |
| 2023 | +69.55% | $160.64 | $272.37 |
| 2022 | -13.80% | $186.35 | $160.64 |
| 2021 | +36.59% | $136.43 | $186.35 |
| 2020 | +96.70% | $69.36 | $136.43 |
| 2019 | +59.52% | $43.48 | $69.36 |
| 2018 | +3.97% | $41.82 | $43.48 |
| 2017 | +65.82% | $25.22 | $41.82 |
| 2016 | +21.19% | $20.81 | $25.22 |
| 2015 | +9.70% | $18.97 | $20.81 |
| 2014 | +35.31% | $14.02 | $18.97 |
| 2013 | +3.77% | $13.51 | $14.02 |
| 2012 | +29.90% | $10.40 | $13.51 |
| 2011 | +25.91% | $8.26 | $10.40 |
| 2010 | +37.90% | $5.99 | $8.26 |
| 2009 | +63.66% | $3.66 | $5.99 |
| 2008 | -78.48% | $17.01 | $3.66 |
| 2007 | -5.03% | $17.91 | $17.01 |
| 2006 | +5.85% | $16.92 | $17.91 |
| 2005 | +22.52% | $13.81 | $16.92 |
| 2004 | -23.19% | $17.98 | $13.81 |
| 2003 | +52.50% | $11.79 | $17.98 |
| 2002 | -46.21% | $21.92 | $11.79 |
| 2001 | -20.29% | $27.50 | $21.92 |
| 2000 | +14.58% | $24.00 | $27.50 |
| 1999 | -19.33% | $29.75 | $24.00 |
| 1998 | +21.43% | $24.50 | $29.75 |
| 1997 | +24.05% | $19.75 | $24.50 |
| 1996 | +41.07% | $14.00 | $19.75 |
| 1995 | +205.45% | $4.58 | $14.00 |
| 1994 | +77.42% | $2.58 | $4.58 |
| 1993 | -45.61% | $4.75 | $2.58 |
| 1992 | -14.93% | $5.58 | $4.75 |
| 1991 | +5.24% | $5.31 | $5.58 |
| 1990 | +12.35% | $4.72 | $5.31 |
| 1989 | +88.89% | $2.50 | $4.72 |
| 1988 | +87.50% | $1.33 | $2.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CDNS
What sector is CDNS in? ▼
CDNS operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Application industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has CDNS performed historically? ▼
Over 39 years of trading history, CDNS has posted gains in 30 years (77% of the time). The best year was 1995 with a +205.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in CDNS? ▼
You can invest in CDNS through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CDNS.
Last updated: 11/1/2026