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Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation

Cadence Design Systems Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation increased by 466.9% to $123.09M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 69.6%, from $72.57M to $123.09M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation shows an upward trend with a 9.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values correlate with higher levels of stock-based compensation vesting and associated tax obligations.

Detailed definition

The cash outflow or reduction in equity associated with the company withholding shares to cover employee tax obligations...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with significant stock-based compensation programs.

Metric ID: other_adjustments_related_to_tax_withholding_for_share_b_a155e3

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$21.67M$30.13M$9.80M$56.34M$7.20M$39.55M$8.77M$67.71M$11.28M$43.19M$14.21M$151.12M$15.78M$50.56M$20.28M$72.57M$21.77M$53.80M$21.71M$123.09M
QoQ Change+39.1%-67.5%+475.1%-87.2%+449.2%-77.8%+672.0%-83.3%+283.1%-67.1%+963.2%-89.6%+220.4%-59.9%+257.9%-70.0%+147.1%-59.6%+466.9%
YoY Change-66.8%+31.3%-10.5%+20.2%+56.6%+9.2%+62.1%+123.2%+39.9%+17.1%+42.6%-52.0%+37.9%+6.4%+7.1%+69.6%
Range$7.20M$151.12M
CAGR+44.2%
Avg YoY Growth+24.6%
Median YoY Growth+25.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation of $123.09M in Q1 2026.
How has Cadence Design Systems's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation increased by 69.6% year-over-year, from $72.57M to $123.09M.
What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation has grown at a 9.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $117.98M to $169.84M.
What does share-based payment arrangement, decrease for tax withholding obligation mean?
The value of shares withheld by the company to pay for employee taxes on stock awards.