Business Segments — Stock based compensation
Cadence Design Systems Business Segments — Stock based compensation increased by 22.1% to $138.18M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 28.4%, from $107.61M to $138.18M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Business Segments — Stock based compensation shows an upward trend with a 19.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High levels indicate significant use of equity for talent retention, which dilutes shareholders but preserves cash.
Detailed definition
The non-cash expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees within the segment. This reflects the cost...
Peer comparison
Standard in technology sectors where equity compensation is a primary tool for talent acquisition.
cdn_segment_reportable_segment_stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $67.61M | $67.61M | $67.61M | $67.61M | $81.40M | $81.40M | $81.40M | $81.40M | $88.13M | $87.57M | $109.01M | $106.51M | $107.61M | $118.33M | $116.07M | $113.16M | $138.18M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +20.4% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +8.3% | -0.6% | +24.5% | -2.3% | +1.0% | +10.0% | -1.9% | -2.5% | +22.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +20.4% | +20.4% | +20.4% | +20.4% | +8.3% | +7.6% | +33.9% | +30.8% | +22.1% | +35.1% | +6.5% | +6.2% | +28.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cadence Design Systems's business segments — stock based compensation?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported business segments — stock based compensation of $138.18M in Q1 2026.
- How has Cadence Design Systems's business segments — stock based compensation changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems's business segments — stock based compensation increased by 28.4% year-over-year, from $107.61M to $138.18M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's business segments — stock based compensation?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's business segments — stock based compensation has grown at a 19.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $270.44M to $455.18M.
- What does business segments — stock based compensation mean?
- The expense associated with employee stock awards for the segment.