Operating
Net Income
Cadence Design Systems Net Income decreased by 13.5% to $335.66M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.7%, from $273.58M to $335.66M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Net Income shows an upward trend with a 12.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher profitability and operational success, while a decrease may signal rising costs or declining sales.
Detailed definition
Net income represents the total profit of the company after all operating expenses, taxes, and interest have been deduct...
Peer comparison
Standard across all public companies, though margins vary significantly by industry sector.
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net_income_cfHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | 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 | $155.90M | $176.31M | $176.58M | $235.34M | $186.92M | $186.31M | $240.39M | $241.80M | $221.12M | $254.32M | $323.90M | $247.64M | $229.52M | $238.11M | $340.21M | $273.58M | $160.05M | $287.12M | $388.14M | $335.66M |
| QoQ Change | — | +13.1% | +0.2% | +33.3% | -20.6% | -0.3% | +29.0% | +0.6% | -8.6% | +15.0% | +27.4% | -23.5% | -7.3% | +3.7% | +42.9% | -19.6% | -41.5% | +79.4% | +35.2% | -13.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +19.9% | +5.7% | +36.1% | +2.7% | +18.3% | +36.5% | +34.7% | +2.4% | +3.8% | -6.4% | +5.0% | +10.5% | -30.3% | +20.6% | +14.1% | +22.7% |
Range$155.90M – $388.14M
CAGR+17.5%
Avg YoY Growth+12.3%
Median YoY Growth+12.3%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable Segment | $273.58M | $160.05M | $287.12M | $388.14M | $335.66M |
| Total | $273.58M | $160.05M | $287.12M | $388.14M | $335.66M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cadence Design Systems's net income?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported net income of $335.66M in Q1 2026.
- How has Cadence Design Systems's net income changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems's net income increased by 22.7% year-over-year, from $273.58M to $335.66M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's net income?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's net income has grown at a 12.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $695.96M to $1.11B.
- What does net income mean?
- The total profit a company earns after all expenses and taxes are paid.