What is Cadence Design Systems's stock-based comp?

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported stock-based comp of -0.5% in Q4 2025.

What does stock-based comp mean?

The percentage point impact of non-deductible stock compensation on the effective tax rate.

Stock-Based Comp

Cadence Design Systems Stock-Based Comp remained flat by 0.0% to -0.5% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOther

CategoryProfitability

SignalLower is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ1 2025

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates that a larger portion of equity compensation is creating a tax drag, potentially impacting net income.

Detailed definition

This metric quantifies the impact of non-deductible share-based compensation on the effective tax rate. It serves as a b...

Peer comparison

Standard tax reconciliation line item for companies with heavy reliance on stock-based incentives.

Metric ID: other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_nondeduct_dd189b

Historical Data

1 years

	FY'25
Value	-1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's stock-based comp?: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported stock-based comp of -0.5% in Q4 2025.
What does stock-based comp mean?: The percentage point impact of non-deductible stock compensation on the effective tax rate.