Cadence Design Systems Stock Forecast & Price Target
Cadence Design Systems Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $323.56 (−3.2%) for Cadence Design Systems in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $334.28. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
Cadence Design Systems Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees Cadence Design Systems at $334.61 (+0.10%) today around 9:45 AM ET and at $334.47 (+0.06%) today around 2:45 PM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
Cadence Design Systems Stock 2026: Price Performance
Cadence Design Systems stock has gained 6.9% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $334.28 (as of Nov 11, 2026). Over the same period the Nasdaq 100 is up 11.9%, putting the stock 4.9 percentage points behind the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $262.80 and $417.17; it is currently 19.9% below its high of Jun 2, 2026.
Cadence Design Systems Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $343.58 for Cadence Design Systems – +2.8% from today. The range band runs from $164.47 – $522.69: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
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Make your own forecastAbout Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design Systems makes software that engineers use to design and verify computer chips and electronic systems. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company was formed in 1988 through the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD. Its tools belong to the field known as electronic design automation (EDA) and cover the path from circuit design and simulation to the final physical layout.
In addition to software, Cadence sells verification hardware, including the Palladium and Protium emulation systems that let customers test chips before manufacturing. It also licenses pre-designed circuit blocks (IP) and offers simulation software for circuit boards, packaging, fluid dynamics and electromagnetics. Customers include semiconductor companies, electronics, automotive and aerospace firms, and cloud providers designing their own chips; most use the tools under multi-year license agreements, which makes revenue largely recurring. Together with Synopsys, Cadence dominates the chip design software market. AI-related chip design activity is a key driver. Cadence trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker CDNS and is a member of the Nasdaq-100 and the S&P 500.
The current price of Cadence Design Systems stock is $334.28 (+0.32% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $336.97 and the low $334.20.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about Cadence Design Systems Stock
What is the Cadence Design Systems stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects Cadence Design Systems to reach $323.56 in about one month (by Dec 10, 2026), a change of −3.2% from the current price of $334.28. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $343.58 (+2.8%).
What is the Cadence Design Systems stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $323.56 (−3.2%), 2 months $360.09 (+7.7%), 6 months $337.54 (+1.0%), 10 months $343.58 (+2.8%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will Cadence Design Systems stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points down (−3.2% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for Cadence Design Systems?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.