Cadence Design Systems

CDNS Q2 2025 Earnings

Reported Jul 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM ET · SEC Source

Q2 25 EPS

$1.65

BEAT +5.77%

Est. $1.56

Q2 25 Revenue

$1.28B

BEAT +1.94%

Est. $1.25B

vs S&P Since Q2 25

-8.9%

TRAILING MARKET

CDNS +5.8% vs S&P +14.8%

Market Reaction

Did CDNS Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results

Cadence Design Systems delivered a strong beat-and-raise quarter in Q2 2025, reporting revenue of $1.28 billion, up 20.3% year over year and ahead of the $1.25 billion consensus, while non-GAAP EPS of $1.65 cleared the $1.56 estimate by 5.88%. The br… Read more Cadence Design Systems delivered a strong beat-and-raise quarter in Q2 2025, reporting revenue of $1.28 billion, up 20.3% year over year and ahead of the $1.25 billion consensus, while non-GAAP EPS of $1.65 cleared the $1.56 estimate by 5.88%. The broad-based strength was driven by double-digit growth across all three product segments, with System Design & Analysis climbing 35% year over year, the IP business growing more than 25%, and Core EDA contributing a solid 16% gain, together more than offsetting a reduction in China revenue, which fell to 9% of total sales from 12% a year ago following new export restrictions. GAAP results were weighed down by a $140.60 million DOJ and Bureau of Industry and Security settlement charge, which analysts had flagged as a known overhang on the stock. Looking ahead, Cadence raised its full-year 2025 revenue outlook by $50 million at the midpoint to $5.21 billion to $5.27 billion, implying 12% to 14% growth, and lifted non-GAAP EPS guidance to $6.85 to $6.95, signaling continued confidence in demand for its electronic design automation platform.

Key Takeaways

  • 20% year-over-year revenue growth driven by broad-based strength across all businesses
  • Core EDA delivered 16% YoY revenue growth driven by AI portfolio proliferation
  • IP business delivered more than 25% YoY revenue growth from broadening silicon solutions portfolio
  • System Design & Analysis achieved 35% YoY revenue growth driven by multi-physics analysis platform and AI-driven optimization
  • Stronger than expected bookings highlighting strategic relevance of AI-driven portfolio
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CDNS YoY Financials

Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings

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CDNS Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q2 25 Q1 26
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CDNS Revenue by Geography

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q2 25 Q1 26

“Cadence delivered an exceptional Q2, with 20% year-over-year revenue growth and stronger than expected bookings. This highlighted the strategic relevance of our AI-driven portfolio and the depth of our customer relationships.”

— Anirudh Devgan, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release