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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$306.47 +8.70 (+2.92%)
(As of 11/13/2024 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

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
11

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for CDNS.

Consensus Price Target

$326.00
6.37% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cadence Design Systems, the average price target is $326.00. The highest price target for CDNS is $360.00, while the lowest price target for CDNS is $225.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.37% from the current price of $306.47.
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CDNS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/14/23 to 11/13/24
1 Month Ago
10/15/23 to 10/14/24
3 Months Ago
8/16/23 to 8/15/24
1 Year Ago
11/14/22 to 11/14/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$326.00$323.60$334.56$264.50
Forecasted Upside6.37% Upside14.69% Upside19.43% Upside-2.98% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

CDNS Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CDNS Price Targets by Month

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Cadence Design Systems Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCadence Design SystemsComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.77
2.67
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside8.97% Upside555.02% Upside7.76% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/11/2024Loop Capital
2 of 5 stars
G. Mobley
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Initiated CoverageBuy$360.00+19.64%
10/29/2024Rosenblatt Securities
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$280.00 ➝ $280.00+1.36%
10/29/2024Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$332.00 ➝ $340.00+34.51%
10/29/2024Needham & Company LLC
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$320.00 ➝ $315.00+24.62%
10/22/2024Mizuho
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S. Panigrahi
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$325.00+28.38%
10/15/2024Berenberg Bank
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N. Naing
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Initiated CoverageBuy$320.00+13.42%
9/25/2024Oppenheimer
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 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$225.00-17.68%
8/6/2024Piper Sandler
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C. Jeffries
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$318.00 ➝ $318.00+28.83%
6/27/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$350.00 ➝ $355.00+14.76%
5/30/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $350.00+21.06%
4/16/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$330.00 ➝ $350.00+16.06%
2/14/2024Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$260.00 ➝ $350.00+18.91%
2/13/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $350.00+14.16%
4/26/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost Target$222.00 ➝ $230.00+12.74%
1/17/2023Atlantic Securities
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$200.00+18.16%

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

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Cadence Design Systems
Bull Case

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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

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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 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cadence Design Systems is $326.00, with a high forecast of $360.00 and a low forecast of $225.00.

13 Wall Street equities research 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 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CDNS shares.

According to analysts, Cadence Design Systems's stock has a predicted upside of 6.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Cadence Design Systems has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Loop Capital, Mizuho, Needham & Company LLC, Oppenheimer, Robert W. Baird, 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 2.77 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.67. Learn more on how CDNS compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:CDNS) was last updated on 11/13/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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