Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$251.51

-1.64 (-0.65%)

(As of 10/22/2024 ET)

Cadence Design Systems - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
10

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cadence Design Systems in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for CDNS.

Consensus Price Target

$323.42
28.59% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cadence Design Systems, the average price target is $323.42. The highest price target for CDNS is $355.00, while the lowest price target for CDNS is $225.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.59% from the current price of $251.51.

CDNS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Month Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	3 Months Ago 7/26/23 to 7/25/24	1 Year Ago 10/24/22 to 10/24/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$323.42	$334.56	$334.56	$265.00
Forecasted Upside	28.59% Upside	22.06% Upside	29.48% Upside	11.62% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

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CDNS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CDNS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Cadence Design Systems Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cadence Design Systems	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.75	2.67	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	28.59% Upside	1,037.28% Upside	7.91% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CDNS News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/22/2024	Mizuho 2 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$325.00	+28.38%
10/15/2024	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	N. Naing Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$320.00	+13.42%
10/7/2024	Rosenblatt Securities 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$280.00 ➝ $280.00	+6.52%
9/25/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$225.00	-17.68%
8/6/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Jeffries Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$318.00 ➝ $318.00	+28.83%
7/23/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$320.00 ➝ $320.00	+11.47%
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7/23/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$341.00 ➝ $338.00	+17.74%
6/27/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$350.00 ➝ $355.00	+14.76%
5/30/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$330.00 ➝ $350.00	+21.06%
4/16/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$330.00 ➝ $350.00	+16.06%
2/14/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$260.00 ➝ $350.00	+18.91%
2/13/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$300.00 ➝ $350.00	+14.16%
4/26/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$222.00 ➝ $230.00	+12.74%
1/17/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$200.00	+18.16%

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Should I Buy Cadence Design Systems Stock? CDNS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Cadence Design Systems pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cadence Design Systems
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cadence Design Systems, Inc.:

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
The company's recent quarterly earnings report exceeded analyst expectations, showcasing its ability to deliver strong financial results.
With a market capitalization of $71.73 billion, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is a significant player in the industry, providing stability and potential for growth.
Insiders owning 1.99% of the stock can be seen as a positive sign, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.
Despite recent fluctuations, the stock price of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. remains within a reasonable range, offering a potentially attractive entry point for investors.

Cadence Design Systems
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. for these reasons:

Some analysts have issued cautious ratings on the stock, suggesting potential risks associated with investing in Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
The company's PE ratio of 68.57 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued, posing a risk for investors looking for undervalued opportunities.
Recent insider selling activity, totaling 28,322 shares worth $7,768,048, could raise concerns about insider sentiment and future performance.
While the company has a strong market presence, its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23 should be considered by investors as it reflects the company's financial leverage.
Analysts have set a wide range of price targets for Cadence Design Systems, Inc., indicating uncertainty in the stock's future performance and valuation.

CDNS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cadence Design Systems is $323.42, with a high forecast of $355.00 and a low forecast of $225.00.
: 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cadence Design Systems in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CDNS shares.
: According to analysts, Cadence Design Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 28.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Cadence Design Systems's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Cadence Design Systems has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Mizuho, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, and Rosenblatt Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cadence Design Systems more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Cadence Design Systems is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.67. Learn more on how CDNS compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:CDNS) was last updated on 10/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Forecast & Price Target