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Current Assets

Total Current Assets

Cadence Design Systems Total Current Assets decreased by 31.9% to $3.18B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 20.5%, from $4B to $3.18B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Total Current Assets shows an upward trend with a 25.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase generally indicates improved short-term financial flexibility, provided it is not driven by excessive inventory or uncollectible receivables.

Detailed definition

This is the aggregate value of all assets that are reasonably expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed with...

Peer comparison

Should be compared against total current liabilities to assess the net working capital position relative to industry peers.

Metric ID: total_current_assets

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$1.46B$1.54B$1.72B$1.73B$1.66B$1.67B$1.71B$1.7B$1.64B$1.82B$1.98B$1.93B$2.2B$4.1B$4.02B$4B$4.22B$4.29B$4.67B$3.18B
QoQ Change+5.9%+11.2%+1.1%-4.5%+0.8%+2.2%-0.5%-3.3%+11.0%+8.3%-2.3%+13.8%+86.7%-2.0%-0.4%+5.6%+1.5%+8.9%-31.9%
YoY Change+13.8%+8.3%-0.5%-2.1%-0.9%+9.2%+15.8%+13.6%+33.7%+124.7%+103.2%+107.2%+92.2%+4.6%+16.3%-20.5%
Range$1.46B$4.67B
CAGR+17.9%
Avg YoY Growth+32.4%
Median YoY Growth+13.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cadence Design Systems's total current assets?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported total current assets of $3.18B in Q1 2026.
How has Cadence Design Systems's total current assets changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems's total current assets decreased by 20.5% year-over-year, from $4B to $3.18B.
What is the long-term trend for Cadence Design Systems's total current assets?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Cadence Design Systems's total current assets has grown at a 25.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.48B to $4.67B.
What does total current assets mean?
The sum of all assets the company expects to turn into cash within one year.