Tax

Current income tax expense (benefit)

Cadence Design Systems Current income tax expense (benefit) remained flat by 0.0% to $86.78M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 26.0%, from $117.27M to $86.78M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Current income tax expense (benefit) shows an upward trend with a 31.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase relative to pre-tax income suggests a higher effective cash tax rate, potentially reducing net cash flow.

Detailed definition

The total amount of income tax currently payable to all tax authorities (federal, state, and foreign) for the current pe...

Peer comparison

Standard income statement line item required by GAAP/IFRS.

Metric ID: is_cat_current_income_tax_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$115.66M$304.02M$277.29M$469.07M$347.11M
YoY Change—+162.9%-8.8%+69.2%-26.0%
Range$115.66M – $469.07M
CAGR+31.6%
Avg YoY Growth+49.3%
Median YoY Growth+30.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's current income tax expense (benefit)?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported current income tax expense (benefit) of $86.78M in Q4 2025.
How has Cadence Design Systems's current income tax expense (benefit) changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems's current income tax expense (benefit) decreased by 26.0% year-over-year, from $117.27M to $86.78M.
What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's current income tax expense (benefit)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's current income tax expense (benefit) has grown at a 31.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $115.66M to $347.11M.
What does current income tax expense (benefit) mean?
Total income taxes currently owed to all government authorities.