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Cadence Design (CDS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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CDS Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy
14Ratings
Strong Buy
12 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Based on 14 analysts giving stock ratings to
Cadence
Design
in the past 3 months
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CDS Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$308.78
Based on 14 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Cadence Design in the last 3 months. The average price target is $308.78 with a high forecast of $353.32 and a low forecast of $220.83. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price Target$353.32Average Price Target$308.78Lowest Price Target$220.83
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
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Article
Stifel Nicolaus Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Ruben Roy
Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus
CHF317.19→CHF346.9
Buy
―
Assigned
06/09/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS), Wix (NASDAQ: WIX) and F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Joseph Quatrochi
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF353.32→CHF341.28
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/01/26
Wells Fargo Remains a Buy on Cadence Design (CDNS)
Berenberg Bank Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Nay Soe Naing
Berenberg Bank
Berenberg Bank
CHF321.2→CHF353.32
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/26/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) and Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS)
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Unknown Analyst
Mizuho Securities
Not Ranked
Mizuho Securities
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/19/26
Cadence Design (CDNS) Gets a Buy from Mizuho Securities
Citi Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Kelsey Chia
Citi
Citi
CHF309.16→CHF321.2
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/29/26
Cadence Design price target raised to $400 from $385 at CitiCadence Design price target raised to $400 from $385 at Citi
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Vivek Arya
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF301.13→CHF321.2
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Cadence Design price target raised to $400 from $375 at BofACadence Design price target raised to $400 from $375 at BofA
Needham Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Charles Shi
Needham
Needham
CHF321.2
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Cadence Design: Buy Rating Reiterated on Strengthening AI-Driven Growth, Guidance Lift, and Maintained $400 Price Target
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Edward Yang
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
CHF220.83
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS) and Bullish (NYSE: BLSH)
Rosenblatt Securities Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Blair Abernethy
Rosenblatt Securities
Rosenblatt Securities
CHF289.08→CHF301.13
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Technology Companies: Celestica (NYSE: CLS), Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS)
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Joseph Vruwink
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF305.94→CHF309.16
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Cadence Design price target raised to $385 from $381 at BairdCadence Design price target raised to $385 from $381 at Baird
KeyBanc Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Jason Celino
KeyBanc
KeyBanc
CHF325.22→CHF341.28
Buy
―
Assigned
04/28/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Technology Companies: Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Piper Sandler Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Clarke Jeffries
Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler
CHF256.16→CHF260.98
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Piper Sandler Remains a Hold on Cadence Design (CDNS)
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
James Schneider
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
CHF329.23
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/27/26
Cadence Design (CDNS): New Buy Recommendation for This Technology Giant
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Lee Simpson
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF297.11→CHF246.49
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/17/26
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Technology Stocks: Vicor (VICR), Cadence Design (CDNS)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Harlan Sur
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF313.17→CHF325.22
Buy
―
Reiterated
10/28/25
Cadence Design price target raised to $405 from $390 at JPMorganCadence Design price target raised to $405 from $390 at JPMorgan
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Stifel Nicolaus Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Ruben Roy
Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus
CHF317.19→CHF346.9
Buy
―
Assigned
06/09/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS), Wix (NASDAQ: WIX) and F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Joseph Quatrochi
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF353.32→CHF341.28
Buy
―
Reiterated
06/01/26
Wells Fargo Remains a Buy on Cadence Design (CDNS)
Berenberg Bank Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Nay Soe Naing
Berenberg Bank
Berenberg Bank
CHF321.2→CHF353.32
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/26/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) and Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS)
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Unknown Analyst
Mizuho Securities
Not Ranked
Mizuho Securities
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Buy
―
Reiterated
05/19/26
Cadence Design (CDNS) Gets a Buy from Mizuho Securities
Citi Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Kelsey Chia
Citi
Citi
CHF309.16→CHF321.2
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/29/26
Cadence Design price target raised to $400 from $385 at CitiCadence Design price target raised to $400 from $385 at Citi
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Vivek Arya
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF301.13→CHF321.2
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Cadence Design price target raised to $400 from $375 at BofACadence Design price target raised to $400 from $375 at BofA
Needham Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Charles Shi
Needham
Needham
CHF321.2
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Cadence Design: Buy Rating Reiterated on Strengthening AI-Driven Growth, Guidance Lift, and Maintained $400 Price Target
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Edward Yang
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
CHF220.83
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS) and Bullish (NYSE: BLSH)
Rosenblatt Securities Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Blair Abernethy
Rosenblatt Securities
Rosenblatt Securities
CHF289.08→CHF301.13
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Technology Companies: Celestica (NYSE: CLS), Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS)
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Joseph Vruwink
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF305.94→CHF309.16
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Cadence Design price target raised to $385 from $381 at BairdCadence Design price target raised to $385 from $381 at Baird
KeyBanc Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Jason Celino
KeyBanc
KeyBanc
CHF325.22→CHF341.28
Buy
―
Assigned
04/28/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Technology Companies: Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Piper Sandler Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Clarke Jeffries
Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler
CHF256.16→CHF260.98
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/28/26
Piper Sandler Remains a Hold on Cadence Design (CDNS)
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
James Schneider
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
CHF329.23
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/27/26
Cadence Design (CDNS): New Buy Recommendation for This Technology Giant
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Lee Simpson
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF297.11→CHF246.49
Buy
―
Reiterated
04/17/26
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Technology Stocks: Vicor (VICR), Cadence Design (CDNS)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:CDS
Harlan Sur
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF313.17→CHF325.22
Buy
―
Reiterated
10/28/25
Cadence Design price target raised to $405 from $390 at JPMorganCadence Design price target raised to $405 from $390 at JPMorgan
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Best Analysts Covering Cadence Design

3 Months
Jason CelinoKeyBanc
Success Rate
16/22 ratings generated profit
73%
Average Return
+5.73%
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1 Year
Siti PanigrahiMizuho Securities
Success Rate
13/13 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+15.35%
Copying Siti Panigrahi's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +15.35% per trade.
2 Years
Siti PanigrahiMizuho Securities
Success Rate
13/13 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+24.57%
Copying Siti Panigrahi's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +24.57% per trade.
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CDS Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Mar 26
Apr 26
May 26
Jun 26
Jul 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
16
31
20
22
5
Hold
4
6
2
2
0
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
20
37
22
24
5
In the current month, CDS has received 5 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. CDS average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 308.78.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

CDS Financial Forecast

CDS Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for CDS is $1.65 with a range of $1.63 to $1.67. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.58. CDS beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 68.39% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year CDS has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for CDS is $1.65 with a range of $1.63 to $1.67. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.58. CDS beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 68.39% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year CDS has Performed in-line its overall industry.

CDS Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for CDS is $1.27B with a range of $1.25B to $1.28B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $1.19B. CDS beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 72.23% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year CDS has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for CDS is $1.27B with a range of $1.25B to $1.28B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $1.19B. CDS beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 72.23% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year CDS has Performed in-line its overall industry.

CDS Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:CDS’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Cadence Design Systems’s 12-month average price target is 308.78.
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    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:CDS, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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        Is Cadence Design Systems a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Cadence Design Systems has a consensus rating of Strong Buy, which is based on 12 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
          What is Cadence Design Systems’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Cadence Design Systems is 308.78. This is based on 14 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is $353.32 ,and the lowest forecast is $220.83. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Cadence Design Systems?
            Cadence Design Systems’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 14 Wall Streets Analysts.
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