Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 30 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 25 Buy, 4 Hold, 1 Sell.
The consensus price target is $374.71 (low: $275.00, high: $418.00), representing an upside of 28.2% from the current price $292.37.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $5.92 and revenue of $4.63B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $3.89 vs est $5.92 (missed -34.3%). 2025: actual $4.09 vs est $7.06 (missed -42.1%). Analyst accuracy: 38%.
CDNS Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$374.71
▲ +28.16% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 30 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Cadence Design Systems, Inc., the average price target is $374.71, with a high forecast of $418.00, and a low forecast of $275.00.
The average price target represents a +28.16% change from the last price of $292.37.
Highest Price Target
$418.00
Average Price Target
$374.71
Lowest Price Target
$275.00
CDNS Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 30 analysts giving stock ratings to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — CDNS
38%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $3.89
vs Est $5.92
▼ 52.1% off
2025
Actual $4.09
vs Est $7.06
▼ 72.6% off
Profitability Outlook
Company is profitable with solid earnings. EPS trend is improving. Analysts forecast meaningful EPS growth ahead.
Revenue Estimates — CDNS
100%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $4.641B
vs Est $4.633B
▲ 0.2% off
2025
Actual $5.297B
vs Est $5.281B
▲ 0.3% off
Revenue Trend
Moderate revenue growth trend. Analysts forecast revenue contraction ahead.
