ATLASCadence Design Systems (CDNS) Q3 2026 earnings results
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported EPS of $1.59 against an analyst estimate of $1.61: in line with the estimate (-$0.02 (1.2%)). The quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the company reported on Monday, October 26, 2026, after the close.
Status: Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 · Source: EODHD (calendar and fundamentals, cross-checked)
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CDNS Q3 2026 results at a glance
| EPS reported | $1.59 |
|---|---|
| EPS estimate | $1.61 |
| Surprise | In line · -$0.02 (-1.2%) |
| Quarter ended | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Reported | Oct 26, 2026, after the close |
| Status | Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 |
EPS is as supplied by EODHD, in US dollars per share; whether it is adjusted or GAAP follows that source. This is Cadence Design Systems’s Q3 2026, a calendar-year company.
Cadence Design Systems EPS surprise history: last 4 quarters
Cadence Design Systems beat the EPS estimate in 3 of its last 4 reports, with an average surprise of +2.3%.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $1.61 | $1.59 | -1.2% | In line | +8.4% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $2.06 | $2.11 | +2.4% | Beat | +5.7% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $1.89 | $1.96 | +3.7% | Beat | -2.3% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $1.91 | $1.99 | +4.2% | Beat | +1.9% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it. It is filled in a few trading days after each report.
CDNS stock reaction to the report
CDNS moved +6.49% in the first session that reflects the report (close of Oct 26, 2026 $322.17 to close of Oct 27, 2026 $343.08). Since the report: +1.78% (latest close $327.89 on Oct 30, 2026, against $322.17 before the reaction).
Next CDNS earnings report
Cadence Design Systems has not announced its next earnings date yet. This page shows a date only once it is confirmed. See the CDNS earnings calendar.
ATLAS fair value and signal for CDNS
| Last price | $330.91 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS fair value | $143.71 (range $117.76–$204.60) · price is 130% above it |
| Chance of a higher close in 1 month | 49% (normal range $306.54–$355.81) |
These are model outputs from the same valuation and calibrated model as the Cadence Design Systems stock page. They describe an ordinary period and are not a forecast of any particular outcome.
Cadence Design Systems Q3 2026 earnings: frequently asked questions
Did Cadence Design Systems beat earnings estimates for Q3 2026?
Cadence Design Systems reported EPS of $1.59 against an analyst estimate of $1.61: in line with the estimate (-$0.02 (1.2%)).
When did Cadence Design Systems report Q3 2026 results?
Cadence Design Systems reported on Monday, October 26, 2026, after the close, for the quarter ended Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How often does CDNS beat EPS estimates?
In its last 4 reports with a recorded result, Cadence Design Systems beat the EPS estimate 3 times; the average surprise was +2.3%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How does ATLAS confirm a result?
A result is published only after it is cross-checked: the EODHD earnings calendar and the EODHD fundamentals feed must show the same EPS for the same fiscal period, or the same value must appear in two consecutive checks. Unconfirmed figures are never published. If the figures are revised later, this page updates.
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