Reportable Segment — Stock based compensation
Cadence Design Systems Reportable Segment — Stock based compensation decreased by 2.5% to $113.16M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.2%, from $106.51M to $113.16M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Reportable Segment — Stock based compensation shows an upward trend with a 19.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cadence Design Systems's reportable segment — stock based compensation?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported reportable segment — stock based compensation of $113.16M in Q4 2025.
- How has Cadence Design Systems's reportable segment — stock based compensation changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems's reportable segment — stock based compensation increased by 6.2% year-over-year, from $106.51M to $113.16M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's reportable segment — stock based compensation?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's reportable segment — stock based compensation has grown at a 19.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $270.44M to $455.18M.
- What does reportable segment — stock based compensation mean?
- The expense associated with employee stock awards for the segment.