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Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Cadence Design Systems Intrinsic value of stock options exercised remained flat by 0.0% to $16.47M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 75.3%, from $66.58M to $16.47M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Intrinsic value of stock options exercised shows a downward trend with a -15.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher intrinsic value indicates that employees are realizing significant gains, which may correlate with strong stock performance.
Detailed definition
The total intrinsic value realized by employees upon the exercise of stock options during the period, calculated as the...
Peer comparison
Often disclosed in the notes to financial statements regarding stock-based compensation.
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other_share_based_compensation_arrangement_by_share_base_f4d743Historical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $129.40M | $105.24M | $139.13M | $266.34M | $65.86M |
| YoY Change | — | -18.7% | +32.2% | +91.4% | -75.3% |
Range$65.86M – $266.34M
CAGR-15.5%
Avg YoY Growth+7.4%
Median YoY Growth+6.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cadence Design Systems's intrinsic value of stock options exercised?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported intrinsic value of stock options exercised of $16.47M in Q4 2025.
- How has Cadence Design Systems's intrinsic value of stock options exercised changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems's intrinsic value of stock options exercised decreased by 75.3% year-over-year, from $66.58M to $16.47M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's intrinsic value of stock options exercised?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's intrinsic value of stock options exercised has grown at a -15.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $129.40M to $65.86M.
- What does intrinsic value of stock options exercised mean?
- The total profit employees made by exercising their stock options during the period.