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Stock-Based Comp
Cadence Design Systems Stock-Based Comp remained flat by 0.0% to -$7.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 369.4%, from -$1.55M to -$7.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a -14.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate a larger tax disadvantage associated with equity-based incentive programs.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the portion of share-based compensation expenses that are not tax-deductible under current tax la...
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed by technology and growth companies with significant equity compensation programs.
Metric ID:
other_income_tax_reconciliation_nondeductible_expense_sh_6983a4Historical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$55.09M | -$17.02M | -$26.81M | -$6.18M | -$29.01M |
| YoY Change | — | +69.1% | -57.5% | +76.9% | -369.4% |
Range-$55.09M – -$6.18M
CAGR-14.8%
Avg YoY Growth-70.2%
Median YoY Growth+5.8%
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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 -$7.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Cadence Design Systems's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems's stock-based comp decreased by 369.4% year-over-year, from -$1.55M to -$7.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's stock-based comp has grown at a -14.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$55.09M to -$29.01M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The amount of stock-based compensation that cannot be deducted for tax purposes.