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
CDNS YoY Financials
Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings
CDNS Revenue by Segment
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CDNS Revenue by Geography
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“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
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CDNS Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 BEAT | $1.89 | $1.96 | +3.70% | $1.47B | +1.24% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $1.91 | $1.99 | +4.19% | $1.44B | +1.13% |
| FY Full Year | — | $7.14 | — | $5.30B | — |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $1.79 | $1.93 | +7.82% | $1.34B | +1.16% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $1.56 | $1.65 | +5.77% | $1.28B | +1.94% |