Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is projected to rise to $405.30 by 2027, a +20% move from its current price of $338.61. CDNS is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 | $331.28 | $338.84 | $346.58 | +0.07% |
| Jul 30 | $328.42 | $339.08 | $350.08 | +0.14% |
| Jul 31 | $326.29 | $339.31 | $352.85 | +0.21% |
| Aug 1 | $324.55 | $339.54 | $355.23 | +0.28% |
| Aug 2 | $323.05 | $339.78 | $357.38 | +0.34% |
| Aug 3 | $321.71 | $340.01 | $359.35 | +0.41% |
| Aug 4 | $320.51 | $340.25 | $361.19 | +0.48% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $320.51 | $340.25 | $361.19 | +0.48% |
| Week 2 | $314.19 | $341.89 | $372.03 | +0.97% |
| Week 3 | $309.77 | $343.54 | $381.00 | +1.46% |
| Week 4 | $306.32 | $345.20 | $389.02 | +1.95% |
| Week 5 | $303.49 | $346.87 | $396.45 | +2.44% |
| Week 6 | $301.09 | $348.54 | $403.48 | +2.93% |
| Week 7 | $299.02 | $350.23 | $410.21 | +3.43% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is a technology company that develops computational, AI-driven software, hardware, and silicon intellectual property products and solutions. The company offers functional verification services and platforms including Jasper, a formal verification platform; Xcelium, a parallel logic simulation platform; Verisium, a generative AI solution; Palladium, an enterprise emulation platform; and Protium, a prototyping platform for chip verification.
Additionally, it provides digital IC design and sign-off products, including In novus platform, and custom IC design and simulation products such as Virtuoso, a platform to design and verify analog.
It also offers Xcelium logic simulator and other front-end verification and virtual prototyping technologies; controllers and physical interfaces; PCI Express, universal accelerator and compute express links, and multiple memory interfaces; and Ten Silica, a digital signal processor. Its design IP portfolio includes serializer/deserializer, peripheral component interconnect, USB, and other standard protocols; and Secure-IC, a solution for embedded security IP. Cadence further provides System Design and Analysis (SD&A) platform, Allegro X and Orca X platforms for PCB and advanced packaging, Sigrity X for signal and power integrity, AIR for RF design, Fidelity for computational fluid dynamics, Celsius for thermal and airflow analysis, Clarity 3D solver for electromagnetic and power electronics analysis and simulation, Integrity 3D-IC solution for 3D-IC and multi-chiplet designs, the Optimality Intelligent System Explorer, Reality digital twin, and Millennium enterprise multiphasic platforms; Allegro system design platform; and molecular modeling and simulation solutions and services.
The company has a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) trades at $330.11 per share, with a market cap of $91.05B and a rank of 165.
The near-term forecast shows the 2026 average price at $330.11 with a min of $265.66 and a max of $448.43, and a 0% ROI in 2026 (sentiment Neutral). The 2027 average is $386.61 with a 17.1% ROI and Neutral sentiment, followed by a 2028 average of $441.49 with a 33.7% ROI and Bullish sentiment. The path continues to improve through 2029 with an average of $480.34 (45.5% ROI) and Bullish sentiment, reaching 2030 with an average of $520.79 (57.8% ROI) and Bullish sentiment.
Looking further out, the forecast shows sustained upside with a 2040 average of $1,403.11 (325% ROI) and Bullish sentiment, and a 2050 average of $2,596.60 (686.6% ROI) and Bullish sentiment, signaling significant long-term upside potential.
A major floor 21.5% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 3.7% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 16.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 24.4% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CDNS support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CDNS market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $335.39 | Buy | $336.24 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $344.99 | Sell | $343.94 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $360.89 | Sell | $355.05 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $372.00 | Sell | $359.60 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $339.69 | Sell | $348.78 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $327.66 | Buy | $335.41 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.86 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 41.35 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -78.49 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -79.28 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -4.07 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -12.27 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.23 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 20.72 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.30 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -35.26 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 34.52 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -39.31 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -92.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 328.15 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 18.89 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 7.70 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is Bullish in sentiment. RSI14 sits at 30, with the 50-day simple moving average at $374.89 and the 200-day simple moving average at $328.11. The current price sits near support at $330.11, with resistance at $411.68.
The 30-day range spans from a low of $284.18 to a high of $383.46, indicating a window of potential movement in the near term.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $265.66 | $338.61 | $457.82 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $328.22 | $405.30 | $525.90 | +20% | Neutral | |
| $366.38 | $462.89 | $620.01 | +37% | Bullish | |
| $395.88 | $509.66 | $699.83 | +51% | Bullish | |
| $434.34 | $568.49 | $797.14 | +68% | Bullish | |
| $516.18 | $685.78 | $979.40 | +103% | Bullish | |
| $596.95 | $804.17 | $1,167.54 | +137% | Bullish | |
| $658.34 | $898.45 | $1,324.06 | +165% | Bullish | |
| $668.18 | $923.14 | $1,379.30 | +173% | Bullish | |
| $697.22 | $974.60 | $1,474.96 | +188% | Bullish | |
| $1,076.31 | $1,585.78 | $2,532.81 | +368% | Bullish | |
| $1,871.80 | $3,013.55 | $5,209.97 | +790% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $265.66 | $338.61 | $397.32 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $299.04 | $349.98 | $418.40 | +3.36% |
| September 2026 | $306.04 | $360.55 | $435.71 | +3.02% |
| October 2026 | $303.41 | $359.40 | $438.08 | -0.32% |
| November 2026 | $302.63 | $360.08 | $442.01 | +0.19% |
| December 2026 | $310.19 | $370.59 | $457.82 | +2.92% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CDNS forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s 2026 outlook centres on $338.61, within a $265.66 to $457.82 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
By 2027, CDNS could reach as high as $525.90, with a base case around $405.30 and support toward $328.22 — roughly +20% from $338.61. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect CDNS to range from $366.38 to $620.01 through 2028. The $462.89 average target implies a +37% move from current prices. That is up +14% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CDNS price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $509.66 (low $395.88, high $699.83) — a potential gain of +51% on today's $338.61. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2030, CDNS is projected to trade between $434.34 and $797.14, averaging $568.49 — a potential gain of +68% from today's $338.61. That is up +12% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s 2031 outlook centres on $685.78, within a $516.18 to $979.40 range. That is up +21% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +103% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2032, CDNS could reach as high as $1,167.54, with a base case around $804.17 and support toward $596.95 — roughly +137% from $338.61. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CDNS to range from $658.34 to $1,324.06 through 2033. The $898.45 average target implies a +165% move from current prices. That is up +12% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CDNS price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $923.14 (low $668.18, high $1,379.30) — a potential gain of +173% on today's $338.61. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2035, CDNS is projected to trade between $697.22 and $1,474.96, averaging $974.60 — a potential gain of +188% from today's $338.61. That is up +6% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s 2040 outlook centres on $1,585.78, within a $1,076.31 to $2,532.81 range. That is up +63% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +368% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2050, CDNS could reach as high as $5,209.97, with a base case around $3,013.55 and support toward $1,871.80 — roughly +790% from $338.61. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CDNS today (≈ 2.95325 CDNS) could be worth
$8,899.77
+$7,899.77 (+790%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CDNS price of $3,013.55 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CDNSwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CDNS on Jul 28, 2025 (≈ 2.996165 CDNS) would be worth
$1,014.53
+$14.53 (+1.5%) today · 1.01× · US Dollar
Based on a CDNS entry price of $333.76 vs. today's $338.61.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $329.93 | $1,026.31 | +2.6% |
| 1 month ago | $377.27 | $897.53 | -10.2% |
| 3 months ago | $325.31 | $1,040.88 | +4.1% |
| 6 months ago | $320.49 | $1,056.54 | +5.7% |
| 1 year ago | $333.76 | $1,014.53 | +1.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $145.8 | $2,322.43 | +132.2% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $680.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $680.00: $187.55B
Over the multi-year horizon, the asset shows substantial upside according to the forecasts. The 2030 average price is $520.79 with an ROI of 57.8% and a bullish sentiment, while the 2040 average prices rise to $1,403.11 with an ROI of 325% and a bullish stance, and by 2050 the average is $2,596.60 with an ROI of 686.6% and bullish sentiment.
The forecast also lists higher possible peaks: by 2032 the max is $1,075.24 and by 2033 the max is $1,192.23, with continued growth into 2040 (max $2,245.55) and 2050 (max $4,499.39). These figures illustrate a strong long-term trajectory, though they are estimates and not guarantees. As the years progress, sentiment shifts from neutral in the near term to bullish in the longer term, reflecting expected fundamental and behavioral tailwinds.
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Avg $520.79; min $397.38; max $731.46; ROI 57.8%; sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show the average price rising from $330.11 in 2026 to $2,596.60 in 2050, with ROI reaching 686.6% and bullish sentiment by 2040–2050. Near term, 2026 shows 0% ROI and neutral sentiment, with growth continuing in subsequent years, but these are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The max values reach above $1,000: $1,075.24 in 2032 and $1,192.23 in 2033.
Current price $330.11; market cap $91.05B; rank 165.
2040 average $1,403.11; 2050 average $2,596.60; 2040 max $2,245.55; 2050 max $4,499.39.
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