NASDAQ$CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Cadence reported strong revenue growth and record backlog in Q4 2024.
Cadence achieved significant revenue growth of 26.89% YoY, with net income increasing by 5.04%. The company recorded a historic backlog of $6.8 billion and maintained strong profitability, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 46.0%.
- Revenue grew 26.89% YoY to $1.356 billion.
- Record backlog of $6.8 billion, reflecting strong demand.
- Non-GAAP EPS increased 36.23% YoY to $1.88.
- System Design & Analysis segment grew over 40% YoY.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cadence · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.36B
Revenue by segment
Cadence · $1.02B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Product & Maintenance$966M+14.2%94.4%
- Services$57.3M+0.9%5.6%
Forward guidance
Cadence expects continued revenue growth in 2025, supported by strong demand and AI-driven innovations.
Tailwinds
- Projected revenue growth to $5.14B - $5.22B.
- Non-GAAP EPS expected to rise to $6.65 - $6.75.
- AI-driven optimization products gaining traction.
- Expansion in Aerospace & Defense and Automotive sectors.
- Strong demand for Cadence's hardware platforms.
Headwinds
- Potential risks from economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
- Impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on revenue.
- Increasing competition in the EDA market.
- Higher costs related to stock-based compensation.
- Potential regulatory and tax law changes affecting profitability.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.1%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
38 / 66 earnings
Positive
+16.8%
Q3 2018
Best reaction
-10.7%
Q3 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.9% | +1.3% | +10.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.1% | -1.3% | +0.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.9% | -3.6% | -12.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.3% | -1.0% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.8% | +7.8% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -8.8% | -15.8% | -12.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +10.6% | +9.6% | +18.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.1% | -7.6% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.5% | +0.8% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.6% | -6.9% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.5% | -3.3% | +13.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.9% | -3.5% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -4.3% | -1.7% | -4.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | +8.3% | +5.8% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.4% | -4.3% | +5.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.8% | +11.0% | +9.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.3% | +1.9% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.4% | +13.3% | +20.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.7% | +3.8% | +10.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.6% | +1.4% | +8.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | -6.6% | -7.3% | -10.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.1% | +1.0% | -9.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.7% | -3.1% | -4.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.3% | +2.4% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.2% | +2.4% | +12.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.7% | +4.0% | -17.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -4.1% | -0.8% | +3.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.9% | +4.1% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.3% | +7.7% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +4.7% | +7.6% | +20.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +16.8% | +13.5% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.8% | +0.2% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | +8.3% | +7.9% | +14.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.0% | -10.7% | -10.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.0% | +2.2% | +8.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +4.7% | +5.8% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.9% | -0.9% | +4.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +11.1% | +12.9% | +19.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.8% | -1.3% | +3.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -6.9% | -7.7% | -3.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -10.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +7.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.1% | — | — |
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