Cash received from option exercises
Cadence Design Systems Cash received from option exercises remained flat by 0.0% to $6.78M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 69.5%, from $22.23M to $6.78M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash received from option exercises shows an upward trend with a 3.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher proceeds indicate active participation in equity incentive plans, which can signal employee confidence in the company's future stock performance.
Detailed definition
Cash received by the company from employees or directors exercising their vested stock options. This reflects the liquid...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with significant stock-based compensation; varies based on stock price performance relative to exercise prices.
other_proceeds_from_stock_options_exercisedHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $23.84M | $16.01M | $30.94M | $88.90M | $27.13M |
| YoY Change | — | -32.8% | +93.2% | +187.3% | -69.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cadence Design Systems's cash received from option exercises?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported cash received from option exercises of $6.78M in Q4 2025.
- How has Cadence Design Systems's cash received from option exercises changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems's cash received from option exercises decreased by 69.5% year-over-year, from $22.23M to $6.78M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's cash received from option exercises?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's cash received from option exercises has grown at a 3.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $23.84M to $27.13M.
- What does cash received from option exercises mean?
- Cash inflow resulting from employees purchasing company stock through option plans.