Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
CDNS alt-data: revenue climbing, job postings lagging
Is Cadence Design Systems a buy right now? The alternative data leans yes. This CDNS stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Cadence Design Systems every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 60/100: a Buy. The stock trades at $292.70 with a $81B market cap.
What’s driving the buy signal over the past 90 days: revenue up 23.4% YoY to $1.6B, headcount (according to LinkedIn) up 5.5% to 12K employees, and 77% of employees are positive on the business outlook. The watch-item: job postings down 8.2% to 753 open roles.
CDNS’s broader alt-data profile also covers web traffic (898K monthly visits), Facebook followers (88K), Reddit mentions (2 a day), and sentiment (100/100). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the CDNS technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on CDNS is just below.
Cadence Design Systems AI Stock Analysis
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is a pivotal player in the global Electronic Design Automation (EDA) industry. The company provides comprehensive software, hardware, and IP solutions that are instrumental in the design of sophisticated electronic systems.
Analysis generated September 2, 2026.
Recent Cadence Design Systems Stock Alerts
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Cadence Design Systems | September 1 Price is down by -6.2% in the last 24h. |
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Cadence Design Systems | August 30 Job postings are down by 20.8% in the last couple of days. |
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Cadence Design Systems | August 29 Insider Alert: Scannell Paul is selling shares |
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Cadence Design Systems | August 27 Insider Alert: TENG CHIN-CHI is selling shares |
Cadence Design Systems Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 898K | 0% | |
| Job Posts | 753 | 8.2% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 12K | 5.5% | |
| Employee Recommend | 83 | 1.2% | |
| Business Outlook | 77 | 2.5% | |
| Sentiment | 100 | 0% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 2 | 100.0% | |
| X Mentions | 20 | 48.7% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 24 | 118.2% | |
| News Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 5K | 3.3% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 21K | 1.9% | |
| Instagram Followers | 15 | 7.1% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 43K | 2.6% | |
| Facebook Followers | 88K | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 86 | 65.2% |
About Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
California-based Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is a multinational computational software company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc. The company designs and develops integrated circuits and electronic devices. Its products are used for various market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial and health.
| Price | $292.70 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $81B |
| Year Range | $266 – $416 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 58.2 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Application Software |
Latest Cadence Design Systems News
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Cadence Design Systems SVP Chin-Chi Teng Sells 4,732 Shares for $1.5 MillionAugust 26 - Biztoc.com |
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Why Jim Cramer Is Bullish on Cadence Design (CDNS) Despite AI Disruption WorriesAugust 21 - Biztoc.com |
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A Look Back at Design Software Stocks’ Q2 Earnings: Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS) Vs The Rest Of The PackAugust 16 - Biztoc.com |
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Is Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Undervalued As It Raises Its 2026 Outlook?August 14 - Biztoc.com |
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS): Agentic Capabilities Improve New Growth EngineJuly 31 - Yahoo Entertainment |
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View all →| Scannell Paul filed to sell 31,720 shares at $0.0. Aug 26 '26 |
| SANGIOVANNI VINCENTELLI ALBERTO filed to sell 40,794 shares at $0.0. Aug 25 '26 |
| SANGIOVANNI VINCENTELLI ALBERTO filed to sell 41,524 shares at $0.0. Aug 25 '26 |
| SANGIOVANNI VINCENTELLI ALBERTO filed to sell 41,764 shares at $0.0. Aug 25 '26 |
| SANGIOVANNI VINCENTELLI ALBERTO filed to sell 40,835 shares at $0.0. Aug 25 '26 |
Cadence Design Systems Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Khanna |
Aug 12, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Byron Donalds |
Jul 16, 26 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Michael McCaul |
Nov 11, 25 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Val Hoyle |
Oct 10, 25 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Valerie Hoyle |
Sep 12, 25 | Buy | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
Cadence Design Systems has an AltIndex AI Score of 60/100 (Buy). The score reflects positive alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
60/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock is $292.70 with a market cap of $81B.
As of today, Cadence Design Systems’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 58.2.
View the latest Cadence Design Systems insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Cadence Design Systems congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The CDNS stock price chart above shows Cadence Design Systems’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Cadence Design Systems technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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