Revenue

Revenue Recognized from Contract Liability

Cadence Design Systems Revenue Recognized from Contract Liability increased by 671.8% to $399.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.3%, from $390.10M to $399.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Revenue Recognized from Contract Liability shows an upward trend with a 14.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionRevenue
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

Consistent conversion of contract liabilities into revenue indicates healthy project execution and fulfillment of customer obligations.

Detailed definition

Revenue recognized during the current period that was previously recorded as a contract liability (deferred revenue) at...

Peer comparison

Common in industries with long-term contracts or subscription-based models.

Metric ID: anet_revenue_from_contract_liability

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$103.40M$59.80M$40.40M$281.60M$143.40M$63.90M$51.80M$363.20M$162.60M$106.60M$57.30M$324.40M$185.90M$106.10M$53.50M$390.10M$193.60M$102.50M$51.70M$399.00M
QoQ Change-42.2%-32.4%+597.0%-49.1%-55.4%-18.9%+601.2%-55.2%-34.4%-46.2%+466.1%-42.7%-42.9%-49.6%+629.2%-50.4%-47.1%-49.6%+671.8%
YoY Change+38.7%+6.9%+28.2%+29.0%+13.4%+66.8%+10.6%-10.7%+14.3%-0.5%-6.6%+20.3%+4.1%-3.4%-3.4%+2.3%
Range$40.40M$399.00M
CAGR+32.9%
Avg YoY Growth+13.1%
Median YoY Growth+8.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's revenue recognized from contract liability?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported revenue recognized from contract liability of $399.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Cadence Design Systems's revenue recognized from contract liability changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems's revenue recognized from contract liability increased by 2.3% year-over-year, from $390.10M to $399.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's revenue recognized from contract liability?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's revenue recognized from contract liability has grown at a 14.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $430.20M to $737.90M.
What does revenue recognized from contract liability mean?
Revenue earned this period that was paid for by customers in advance.