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Exercised (in shares)
Cadence Design Systems Exercised (in shares) remained flat by 0.0% to $23.45 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 29.9%, from $18.05 to $23.45. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Exercised (in shares) shows an upward trend with a 43.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher numbers indicate greater dilution of existing shareholders through compensation plans.
Detailed definition
The total volume of shares issued or transferred to satisfy obligations under various share-based payment arrangements....
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure in equity and cash flow statements.
Metric ID:
other_share_based_compensation_arrangements_by_share_bas_83b57cHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $22.37 | $21.21 | $38.82 | $72.19 | $93.81 |
| YoY Change | — | -5.2% | +83.0% | +86.0% | +29.9% |
Range$21.21 – $93.81
CAGR+43.1%
Avg YoY Growth+48.4%
Median YoY Growth+56.5%
Current Streak3 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cadence Design Systems's exercised (in shares)?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported exercised (in shares) of $23.45 in Q4 2025.
- How has Cadence Design Systems's exercised (in shares) changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems's exercised (in shares) increased by 29.9% year-over-year, from $18.05 to $23.45.
- What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's exercised (in shares)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's exercised (in shares) has grown at a 43.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $22.37 to $93.81.
- What does exercised (in shares) mean?
- The total number of shares distributed to satisfy all equity compensation awards.