EX-99.02 3 cfocommentary02172026ex9902.htm CFO COMMENTARY Document
Exhibit 99.02
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CADENCE REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER
AND FISCAL YEAR 2025
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
CFO COMMENTARY
Key Takeaways for 2025
• Revenue growth of over 14% and non-GAAP EPS growth of ~20% year-over-year
• Achieved FY 2025 non-GAAP operating margin of ~45%
• Record backlog of ~$7.8 billion

Q1 2026 Outlook
• Revenue: $1.420 billion - $1.460 billion
• GAAP operating margin: 30% - 31%
• Non-GAAP operating margin: 44% - 45%
• GAAP EPS: $1.16 - $1.22
• Non-GAAP EPS: $1.89 - $1.95
• Expect to use approximately $200 million to repurchase Cadence shares in Q1
Q4 2025 KEY METRICS
• Revenue: $1.440 billion
• GAAP operating margin: 32.2%
• Non-GAAP operating margin: 45.8%
• GAAP EPS: $1.42
• Non-GAAP EPS: $1.99
• Operating cash flow: $553 million

FY 2026 Outlook
• Revenue: $5.9 billion - $6.0 billion
• GAAP operating margin: 31.75% - 32.75%
• Non-GAAP operating margin: 44.75% - 45.75%
• GAAP EPS: $4.95 - $5.05
• Non-GAAP EPS: $8.05 - $8.15
• Operating cash flow: ~$2.0 billion
• Expect to use approximately 50% of free cash flow to repurchase Cadence shares for the year
Financial Results Webcast
FY 2025 KEY METRICS
Our Q4 2025 financial results webcast will begin February 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific). The webcast may be accessed at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations. An archive of the webcast will be available on February 17, 2026 until 5:00 p.m. (Pacific) on March 17, 2026.
• Revenue: $5.297 billion
• GAAP operating margin: 28.2%
• Non-GAAP operating margin: 44.6%
• GAAP EPS: $4.06
• Non-GAAP EPS: $7.14
• Operating cash flow: $1,729 million
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Financial Metrics
(In Millions, except per share data)20212022
2023
2024
2025
2026E
Revenue$2,988 $3,562 $4,090 $4,641 $5,297 
$5,900- $6,000
Revenue growth
11%19%15%13%
14%
11% - 13%
3-year CAGR*
12%15%15%16%
14%
~13%
GAAP operating expenses$2,209 $2,488 $2,839 $3,291 $3,805 
$4,040
GAAP operating expense growth8%13%14%16%16%
~6%
Non-GAAP operating expenses$1,877 $2,125 $2,373 $2,667 $2,935 
$3,258
Non-GAAP operating expense growth8%13%12%12%
10%
~11%
GAAP operating margin
26.1%30.1%30.6%29.1%
28.2%
31.75% - 32.75%
Non-GAAP operating margin
37.2%40.3%42.0%42.5%
44.6%
44.75% - 45.75%
GAAP earnings per share$2.50 $3.09 $3.82 $3.85 $4.06 
$4.95 - $5.05
Non-GAAP earning per share$3.29 $4.27 $5.15 $5.97 $7.14 
$8.05 - $8.15
Non-GAAP EPS growth*
18%30%21%16%
20%
13 %
3-year Non-GAAP EPS CAGR*
21%25%23%22%
19%
16 %
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
278.9275.0
272.7
273.8
273.3
272.5 - 274.5
Cash flow from operations1,1011,242
1,349
1,261
1,729
~$2,000
Capital expenditures65123
102
143
142
~$210
* At midpoint of outlook.
Profitability Trends
(In Millions)20212022
2023
2024
2025
2026E*
Revenue
$2,988 $3,562 $4,090 $4,641 $5,297 $5,950 
Revenue Growth
11%19%
15%
13%
14%
12%
3-Year Revenue Growth CAGR
12%15%15%
16%
14%
13%
GAAP operating margin26.1%30.1%30.6%29.1%
28.2%
32.25%
0
Non-GAAP operating margin37.2%40.3%42.0%42.5%
44.6%
45.25%
Stock-based compensation
(7.0)%
(7.6)%
(8.0)%
(8.4)%
(8.6)%
(9.4)%
Non-GAAP operating margin adjusted for stock-based compensation
30.2%
32.7%
34.0%
34.1%
36.0%
35.9%
GAAP operating income$779 $1,074 $1,251 $1,351 $1,492 $1,910 
Non-GAAP operating income$1,111 $1,436 $1,717 $1,974 $2,361 $2,692 
Non-GAAP operating income adjusted for stock-based compensation$901 $1,166 $1,391 $1,583 $1,906 $2,135 
* At midpoint of outlook.
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First Quarter 2026 Financial Outlook
Q1 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026E
Total Revenue ($ Millions)$1,242 $1,440 
$1,420 - $1,460
   Q/Q Growth
8%
(1)% - 1%
   Y/Y Growth
6%
14% - 18%
GAAP Operating Margin
29.1%
32.2%
30% - 31%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
41.7%
45.8%
44% - 45%
GAAP EPS$1.00 $1.42 
$1.16 - $1.22
Non-GAAP EPS$1.57 $1.99 
$1.89 - $1.95


Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Outlook
FY 2025
FY 2026E
Recurring Revenue
80%
~80%
Total Revenue ($ Millions)$5,297 
$5,900 - $6,000
   Y/Y Growth
14%
11% - 13%
Revenue from Beginning Backlog
~69%
~67%
GAAP Operating Margin
28.2%
31.75% - 32.75%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
44.6%
44.75% - 45.75%
GAAP Other Income & Expense ($ Millions)$30 
$(43) - $(33)
Non-GAAP Other Income & Expense ($ Millions)$(24)
$(43) - $(33)
GAAP Tax Rate
27.1%
~27%
Non-GAAP Tax Rate16.5%16.5%
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding (Millions)
273.3
272.5 - 274.5
GAAP EPS$4.06 
$4.95 - $5.05
   Y/Y Growth
5%
22% - 24%
Non-GAAP EPS$7.14 
$8.05 - $8.15
   Y/Y Growth
20%
13% - 14%
Cash Flow from Operations ($ Millions)$1,729 
~$2,000
DSO
64
~55
Capital Expenditures ($ Millions)$142 
~$210


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Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Results
Backlog
(In Billions)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Backlog$4.4 $5.8 $6.0 $6.8 $7.8 
Revenue
(In Millions)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Product and Maintenance$1,239 $1,111 $1,170 $1,208 $1,332 
Services117 131 105 131 108 
   Total Revenue$1,356 $1,242 $1,275 $1,339 $1,440 
(In Millions)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Product and Maintenance$2,813 $3,340 $3,834 $4,213 $4,822 
Services175 222 256 428 475 
   Total Revenue$2,988 $3,562 $4,090 $4,641 $5,297 
Recurring and Up-Front Revenue
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Revenue Recognized Over Time
72 %77 %73 %78 %77 %
Other Recurring Revenue
4 %5 %5 %4 %2 %
Recurring Revenue
76 %82 %78 %82 %79 %
Up-Front Revenue
24 %18 %22 %18 %21 %
Total Revenue
100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Revenue Recognized Over Time
85 %83 %81 %80 %76 %
Other Recurring Revenue
3 %2 %3 %3 %4 %
Recurring Revenue
88 %85 %84 %83 %80 %
Up-Front Revenue
12 %15 %16 %17 %20 %
Total Revenue
100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
Trailing Twelve Months Recurring and Up-Front Revenue
Trailing Twelve Months Ended
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Recurring Revenue83 %82 %80 %80 %80 %
Up-Front Revenue17 %18 %20 %20 %20 %
   Total 100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %


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Revenue Mix by Geography
(% of Total Revenue)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Americas49 %48 %49 %43 %47 %
China13 %11 %9 %18 %12 %
Other Asia17 %19 %19 %18 %20 %
Europe, Middle East and Africa15 %16 %16 %14 %14 %
Japan6 %6 %7 %7 %7 %
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
(% of Total Revenue)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Americas45 %46 %43 %49 %47 %
China13 %15 %17 %12 %13 %
Other Asia19 %18 %19 %18 %19 %
Europe, Middle East and Africa17 %16 %16 %15 %15 %
Japan6 %5 %5 %6 %6 %
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
Revenue Mix by Product Category
(% of Total Revenue)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Core EDA
68 %71 %71 %71 %69 %
Semiconductor IP
13 %14 %13 %14 %15 %
System Design and Analysis19 %15 %16 %15 %16 %
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
(% of Total Revenue)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Core EDA
76 %76 %76 %71 %70 %
Semiconductor IP
13 %12 %12 %13 %14 %
System Design and Analysis11 %12 %12 %16 %16 %
   Total100 %100 %100 %100 %100 %
3 Year Revenue CAGR by Product Category
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Core EDA
10 %14 %15 %13 %11 %
Semiconductor IP
16 %15 %8 %15 %19 %
System Design and Analysis19 %24 %22 %30 %25 %
   Total 3 Year CAGR
12 %15 %15 %16 %14 %
Gross Margin
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
GAAP Gross Margin83.8 %86.5 %85.6 %86.4 %86.9 %
Non-GAAP Gross Margin85.5 %88.4 %87.2 %88.0 %88.5 %
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
GAAP Gross Margin89.7 %89.6 %89.4 %86.0 %86.4 %
Non-GAAP Gross Margin91.7 %91.0 %90.7 %87.8 %88.0 %
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Total Costs and Expenses
(In Millions)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Total GAAP Costs and Expenses$899 $881 $1,034 $913 $977 
Total Non-GAAP Costs and Expenses$733 $724 $729 $701 $781 
(In Millions)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Total GAAP Costs and Expenses$2,209 $2,488 $2,839 $3,291 $3,805 
Total Non-GAAP Costs and Expenses$1,877 $2,125 $2,373 $2,667 $2,935 
Operating Margin
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
GAAP Operating Margin33.7 %29.1 %19.0 %31.8 %32.2 %
Non-GAAP Operating Margin46.0 %41.7 %42.8 %47.6 %45.8 %
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
GAAP Operating Margin26.1 %30.1 %30.6 %29.1 %28.2 %
Non-GAAP Operating Margin37.2 %40.3 %42.0 %42.5 %44.6 %
Net Income Per Share
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
GAAP Net Income Per Share$1.24 $1.00 $0.59 $1.05 $1.42 
Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share$1.88 $1.57 $1.65 $1.93 $1.99 
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
GAAP Net Income Per Share$2.50 $3.09 $3.82 $3.85 $4.06 
Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share$3.29 $4.27 $5.15 $5.97 $7.14 
Total DSO
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
DSO
48
44
51
55
64
Balance Sheet and Cash Review
Free Cash Flow
(In Millions)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Net Cash from Operating Activities$441 $487 $378 $311 $553 
Capital Expenditures37 23 44 34 41 
Free Cash Flow$404 $464 $334 $277 $512 
(In Millions)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Net Cash from Operating Activities$1,101 $1,242 $1,349 $1,261 $1,729 
Capital Expenditures65 123 102 143 142 
Free Cash Flow$1,036 $1,119 $1,247 $1,118 $1,587 



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Cash and Cash Equivalents
(In Millions)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Cash and Cash Equivalents$2,644 $2,778 $2,823 $2,753 $3,001 
(In Millions)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Cash and Cash Equivalents$1,089 $882 $1,008 $2,644 $3,001 
•Approximately 71 percent of our cash and cash equivalents were in the U.S. at quarter-end.
Debt
(In Millions)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Debt (principal value)
$2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 
(In Millions)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Debt (principal value)
$350 $750 $650 $2,500 $2,500 
•In September 2024, Cadence issued $2.5 billion of Senior Notes at a weighted average interest rate of 4.44%.
Share Repurchase
(In Millions)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Share Repurchase$150 $350 $175 $200 $200 
Number of Shares0.519 1.361 0.607 0.584 0.613 
(In Millions)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Share Repurchase$612 $1,050 $700 $550 $925 
Number of Shares4.401 6.602 3.145 1.930 3.165 
Employees
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Headcount12,705 12,837 13,152 13,693 13,800 
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Headcount9,298 10,228 11,226 12,705 13,800 
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Forward Looking Statements
This CFO Commentary contains forward-looking statements, including Cadence's outlook on future operating results, financial condition, strategic objectives, business model and prospects, technology and product developments, strategic relationships, pending acquisition of Hexagon's design and engineering (“D&E”) business, backlog, industry trends, market growth, tax rates and other statements using words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” and words of similar import and the negatives thereof. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Cadence’s control and which may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: (i) Cadence’s ability to compete successfully in the highly competitive industries in which it operates and realize the benefits of its investments in research and development, including opportunities presented by AI; (ii) the success of Cadence’s efforts to maintain and improve operational efficiency and growth; (iii) the mix of products and services sold, the timing of orders and deliveries and the ability to develop, install or deliver Cadence’s products or services; (iv) changes in customer demands or supply constraints that could result in delays in purchases, development, installations or deliveries of Cadence’s products or services, including those resulting from consolidation, restructurings and other operational efficiency improvements of Cadence’s customers; (v) economic, geopolitical and industry conditions, including export controls, tariffs, other trade restrictions and other government regulations, as well as rising tensions and armed conflicts around the world; (vi) changes in tax laws, interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations, inflation rates, Cadence’s increased debt levels and obligations and Cadence’s ability to access capital and debt markets in the future; (vii) legislative or regulatory requirements; (viii) Cadence’s pending acquisitions, the acquisition of other companies, businesses or technologies or the failure to successfully integrate and operate them; (ix) potential harm caused by compromises in cybersecurity and cybersecurity attacks; (x) capital expenditure requirements and events that affect cash flow, liquidity or reserves, or estimates Cadence may take from time to time with respect to accounts receivable, taxes and tax examinations, litigation, regulatory or other matters; (xi) the effects of any litigation, regulatory, tax or other proceedings to which Cadence is or may become a party or to which Cadence or its products, services, technologies or properties are subject, including Cadence’s ongoing compliance, cooperation, audit and other obligations under its July 2025 settlement agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”), any further inquiries or adverse actions by the DOJ, BIS or other U.S. or foreign governmental authorities and any impact of the settlements on Cadence’s operations and business dealings in China, U.S. government contracting business and other customer relationships; and (xii) Cadence’s ability to successfully meet any environmental, social and governance targets and practices. Cadence’s pending D&E acquisition remains subject to certain closing conditions, which may not be satisfied in a timely manner or at all. Cadence may not successfully integrate the D&E business or realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition. The acquisition and its effects on Cadence are subject to additional risks and uncertainties including fluctuations in the trading price of Cadence shares and in currency exchange and interest rates; Cadence’s ability to repay debt incurred to fund the acquisition; Cadence’s ability to motivate and retain key personnel; and the acquisition’s impact on relationships with third parties, including customers, partners and governmental authorities. In addition, the timing and amount of Cadence’s repurchases of its common stock are subject to business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, stock price, acquisition opportunities and other factors.

For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements related to Cadence and its business, please refer to Cadence’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent report on Form 10-K, subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and future filings.

All forward-looking statements in this document are based on management's expectations as of the date of this document and, except as required by law, Cadence disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures contained within this CFO Commentary with their most directly comparable GAAP financial results. Investors are also encouraged to look at the GAAP results as the best measure of financial performance. See our earnings press release issued today for further discussion of our non-GAAP financial measures, as well as the reconciliation provided in the Appendix to this CFO Commentary.

Cadence’s management uses non-GAAP net income because it excludes items that are generally not directly related to the performance of the company’s core business operations and therefore provides supplemental information to Cadence’s management and investors regarding the performance of the business operations, facilitates comparisons to the historical operating results and allows the review of Cadence’s business from the same perspective as Cadence’s management, including forecasting and budgeting.

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APPENDIX I
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
Reconciliation of GAAP Total Expenses to Non-GAAP Total Expenses
(In Millions)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
GAAP total costs and expenses$899 $881 $1,034 $913 $977 
Reconciling items to non-GAAP total costs and expenses
Stock-based compensation expense(107)(108)(118)(116)(113)
Amortization of acquired intangibles(27)(25)(24)(26)(30)
Acquisition and integration-related costs(23)(23)(26)(37)(49)
Restructuring1 — — (27)(2)
Non-qualified deferred compensation (expenses) credits
— 2 (8)(6)(2)
Special charges
(2)(2)— — — 
Loss related to contingent liability*
(8)— (129)— — 
Non-GAAP total costs and expenses**
$733 $724 $729 $701 $781 
Table may not foot due to rounding
*
Related to resolution of previously disclosed legal proceedings with the DOJ and BIS.
**
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliation of GAAP Total Expenses to Non-GAAP Total Expenses
(In Millions)20212022
2023
2024
2025
2026E
GAAP total costs and expenses$2,209 $2,488 $2,839 $3,291 $3,805 $4,040 
Reconciling items to non-GAAP total costs and expenses
Stock-based compensation expense(210)(270)(326)(391)(455)(557)
Amortization of acquired intangibles(67)(60)(62)(90)(105)(125)
Acquisition and integration-related costs(23)(41)(56)(96)(135)(100)
Restructuring 1 — (11)(24)(29)— 
Non-qualified deferred compensation (expenses) credits(6)8 (11)(11)(14)— 
Special charges*
(27)— — (3)(2)— 
Loss related to contingent liability**
— — — (8)(129)— 
Non-GAAP total costs and expenses***
$1,877 $2,125 $2,373 $2,667 $2,935 $3,258 
Table may not foot due to rounding
*
2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program.
**
Related to resolution of previously disclosed legal proceedings with the DOJ and BIS.
***
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Income Adjusted for Stock-based Compensation
(In Millions)20212022
2023
2024
2025
2026E
GAAP operating income$779 $1,074 $1,251 $1,351 $1,492 $1,910 
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating income
Stock-based compensation expense210 270 326 391 455 557 
Amortization of acquired intangibles67 60 62 90 105 125 
Acquisition and integration-related costs23 41 56 96 135 100 
Restructuring (1)— 11 24 29 — 
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)
6 (8)11 11 14 — 
Special charges*
27 — — 3 2 — 
Loss related to contingent liability**
— — — 8 129 — 
Non-GAAP operating income***
$1,111 $1,436 $1,717 $1,974 $2,361 $2,692 
Stock-based compensation expense(210)(270)(326)(391)(455)(557)
Non-GAAP operating income adjusted for stock-based compensation***
$901 $1,166 $1,391 $1,583 $1,906 $2,135 
Table may not foot due to rounding
*
2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program.
**
Related to resolution of previously disclosed legal proceedings with the DOJ and BIS.
***
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue to Non-GAAP Gross Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue83.8%86.5%85.6%
86.4%
86.9%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue
Stock-based compensation expense
0.3%
0.4%
0.4%
0.3%
0.3%
Amortization of acquired intangibles
1.3%
1.4%
1.1%
1.2%
1.3%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)
0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
0.0%
Acquisition and integration-related costs
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.0%
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue*
85.5%
88.4%
87.2%
88.0%
88.5%
*The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.

20212022202320242025
GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue89.7%89.6%89.4%86.0%
86.4%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue
Stock-based compensation expense
0.3%
0.2%0.2%0.3%
0.3%
Amortization of acquired intangibles1.6%1.2%1.1%1.3%
1.2%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)
0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
0.0%
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.2%
0.1%
Special charges*0.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
0.0%
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of total revenue**91.7%91.0%90.7%87.8%
88.0%
*2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program.
**The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue to Non-GAAP Operating Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026E
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue33.7%29.1%19.0%
31.8%
32.2%
30% - 31%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue
Stock-based compensation expense
7.9%
8.7%
9.3%
8.7%
7.9%
10%
Amortization of acquired intangibles
2.0%
2.0%
1.8%
1.9%
2.1%
2%
Acquisition and integration-related costs
1.7%
1.8%
2.0%
2.8%
3.4%
2%
Restructuring
(0.1)%
0.0%
0.0%
2.0%
0.1%
0%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)
0.0%
(0.1)%
0.6%
0.4%
0.1%
0%
Special charges
0.2%
0.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0%
Loss related to contingent liability*
0.6%
0.0%
10.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue**
46.0%
41.7%
42.8%
47.6%
45.8%
44% - 45%
*
Related to resolution of previously disclosed legal proceedings with the DOJ and BIS.
**
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.


























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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue to Non-GAAP Operating Margin as a Percent of Total Revenue
20212022
2023
2024
2025
2026E
GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue26.1%30.1%30.6%29.1%
28.2%
31.75% - 32.75%
Reconciling items to non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue
Stock-based compensation expense
7.0%
7.6%
8.0%
8.4%
8.6%
9%
Amortization of acquired intangibles
2.2%
1.7%
1.5%
2.0%
2.0%
2%
Acquisition and integration-related costs
0.8%
1.1%
1.4%
2.1%
2.5%
2%
Restructuring
0.0%
0.0%
0.3%
0.5%
0.6%
0%
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)
0.2%
(0.2)%
0.2%
0.2%
0.3%
0%
Special charges*
0.9%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0%
Loss related to contingent liability**
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
2.4%
0%
Non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of total revenue***
37.2%
40.3%
42.0%
42.5%
44.6%
44.75% - 45.75%
*
2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program.
**
Related to resolution of previously disclosed legal proceedings with the DOJ and BIS.
***
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share to Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Q4 2024
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026E
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$1.24 $1.00 $0.59 $1.05 $1.42 
$1.16 - $1.22
Stock-based compensation expense0.39 0.39 0.43 0.42 0.41 0.50 
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.10 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.12 
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.08 0.09 0.09 0.14 0.18 0.11 
Restructuring — — — 0.10 0.01 — 
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)
— (0.01)0.03 0.02 0.01 — 
Special charges
0.01 0.01 — — — — 
Loss related to contingent liability*
0.03 — 0.47 — — — 
Other income or expense related to foreign currency forward exchange contract associated with a pending acquisition
— — — 0.07 0.04 — 
Other income or expense related to investments, divestitures and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets
0.05 0.01 (0.17)0.03 (0.18)— 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.02)(0.01)0.12 — (0.01)— 
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis**
$1.88 $1.57 $1.65 $1.93 $1.99 
$1.89 - $1.95
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share274,292 273,631 272,899 273,798 272,932 
*
Related to resolution of previously disclosed legal proceedings with the DOJ and BIS.
**
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.





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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share to Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)20212022
2023
2024
2025
2026E
Diluted net income per share on a GAAP basis$2.50 $3.09 $3.82 $3.85 $4.06 
$4.95 - $5.05
Stock-based compensation expense0.75 0.98 1.19 1.43 1.67 2.04 
Amortization of acquired intangibles0.24 0.22 0.23 0.33 0.38 0.46 
Acquisition and integration-related costs0.08 0.15 0.21 0.35 0.49 0.36 
Restructuring — — 0.04 0.09 0.11 — 
Non-qualified deferred compensation expenses (credits)0.02 (0.03)0.04 0.04 0.05 — 
Special charges*
0.10 — — 0.01 0.01 — 
Loss related to contingent liability**
— — — 0.03 0.47 — 
Other income or expense related to foreign currency forward exchange contract associated with a pending acquisition
— — — — 0.11 — 
Other income or expense related to investments, divestitures and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets
(0.03)0.05 (0.17)(0.22)(0.31)— 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(0.37)(0.19)(0.21)0.06 0.10 0.24 
Diluted net income per share on a non-GAAP basis***
$3.29 $4.27 $5.15 $5.97 $7.14 
$8.05 - $8.15
Shares used in calculation of diluted net income per share 278,858 275,011 272,748 273,833 273,312 
272.5 - 274.5M
*
2021 includes costs related to a voluntary retirement program.
**
Related to resolution of previously disclosed legal proceedings with the DOJ and BIS.
***
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.








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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Total Other Income and Expense to Non-GAAP Total Other Income and Expense
(In Millions)
2024
2025
2026E
GAAP total other income and expense$45 $30 
$(43) - $(33)
Reconciling items to non-GAAP total income and expense
Other income or expense related to foreign currency forward exchange contract associated with a pending acquisition
— 29 — 
Other income or expense related to investments, divestitures and non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets
(61)(83)— 
Non-GAAP total other income and expense*
$(16)$(24)
$(43) - $(33)
*
The non-GAAP measures presented in the table above should not be considered a substitute for financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP.


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