Operating Expenses

Bad Debt

Cadence Design Systems Bad Debt remained flat by 0.0% to $687.25K in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 234.0%, from $205.75K to $687.25K. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Bad Debt shows an upward trend with a 54.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in bad debt expense may signal deteriorating customer credit quality or economic headwinds.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the estimated expense recognized for accounts receivable that are deemed uncollectible. It reflec...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense for companies with significant credit-based sales.

Metric ID: isrg_bad_debt_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$480.00K$1.61M$1.06M$823.00K$2.75M
YoY Change+234.6%-33.9%-22.5%+234.0%
Range$480.00K$2.75M
CAGR+54.7%
Avg YoY Growth+103.1%
Median YoY Growth+105.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's bad debt?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported bad debt of $687.25K in Q4 2025.
How has Cadence Design Systems's bad debt changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems's bad debt increased by 234.0% year-over-year, from $205.75K to $687.25K.
What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's bad debt?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's bad debt has grown at a 54.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $480.00K to $2.75M.
What does bad debt mean?
The expense recorded for expected losses from customers who fail to pay their invoices.