Current Assets

Raw materials

Cadence Design Systems Raw materials increased by 4.0% to $255.24M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.1%, from $210.71M to $255.24M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Raw materials shows an upward trend with a 29.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
Parent metricInventories

How to read this metric

High levels may signal proactive supply chain hedging against shortages, while low levels could indicate lean inventory management or potential supply risks.

Detailed definition

The cost of basic components and supplies held for use in the manufacturing of finished products. This inventory serves...

Peer comparison

Standard across manufacturing sectors; levels vary based on supply chain strategy and lead times.

Metric ID: inv_raw_materials

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q4 '21Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$88.63M$96.77M$106.30M$113.98M$117.98M$125.66M$154.10M$162.75M$163.53M$146.45M$270.93M$243.24M$210.71M$209.17M$251.50M$245.49M$255.24M
QoQ Change+9.2%+9.8%+7.2%+3.5%+6.5%+22.6%+5.6%+0.5%-10.4%+85.0%-10.2%-13.4%-0.7%+20.2%-2.4%+4.0%
YoY Change+28.6%+29.9%+45.0%+42.8%+38.6%+16.5%+75.8%+49.5%+28.9%+42.8%-7.2%+0.9%+21.1%
% of Inventories76.6%91.0%93.0%89.0%92.5%90.0%94.1%89.6%88.0%85.4%92.4%94.4%93.4%92.5%87.9%80.9%80.3%
Share Change+14.4pp+2.0pp-4.0pp+3.4pp-2.5pp+4.1pp-4.5pp-1.6pp-2.6pp+7.0pp+2.0pp-1.0pp-0.9pp-4.6pp-7.0pp-0.6pp
Range$88.63M$270.93M
CAGR+30.3%
Avg YoY Growth+31.8%
Median YoY Growth+29.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's raw materials?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported raw materials of $255.24M in Q1 2026.
How has Cadence Design Systems's raw materials changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems's raw materials increased by 21.1% year-over-year, from $210.71M to $255.24M.
What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's raw materials?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's raw materials has grown at a 29.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $88.63M to $245.49M.
What does raw materials mean?
The value of basic materials and supplies waiting to be used in production.