Cash on Hand for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
According to Cadence Design Systems's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $1.41B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.41B
YoY change
+7.8%
5Y CAGR
+26.4%
Peak year (2025)
$3.00B
Latest annual
$3.00B
Cash on Hand history chart for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.00B | +7.8% | ||
| 2024 | $2.78B | +144.6% | ||
| 2023 | $1.14B | +28.4% | ||
| 2022 | $886.82M | -18.6% | ||
| 2021 | $1.09B | +17.3% | ||
| 2020 | $928.43M | +31.7% | ||
| 2019 | $705.21M | +32.2% | ||
| 2018 | $533.30M | -23.0% | ||
| 2017 | $692.54M | +47.9% | ||
| 2016 | $468.29M | -34.2% | ||
| 2015 | $711.18M | -30.5% | ||
| 2014 | $1.02B | +61.5% | ||
| 2013 | $633.05M | -23.5% | ||
| 2012 | $827.06M | +36.8% | ||
| 2011 | $604.64M | +6.1% | ||
| 2010 | $570.12M | -0.2% | ||
| 2009 | $571.30M | -0.1% | ||
| 2008 | $572.10M | -46.9% | ||
| 2007 | $1.08B | +12.5% | ||
| 2006 | $958.43M | +7.1% | ||
| 2005 | $894.59M | +50.9% | ||
| 2004 | $593.01M | +41.7% | ||
| 2003 | $418.42M | +5.8% | ||
| 2002 | $395.61M | +44.0% | ||
| 2001 | $274.79M | +100.6% | ||
| 2000 | $136.97M | +15.3% | ||
| 1999 | $118.76M | -43.4% | ||
| 1998 | $209.75M | -31.0% | ||
| 1997 | $304.20M | +6.5% | ||
| 1996 | $285.53M | +195.5% | ||
| 1995 | $96.64M | -0.2% | ||
| 1994 | $96.88M | +57.8% | ||
| 1993 | $61.40M | -24.5% | ||
| 1992 | $81.30M | -7.5% | ||
| 1991 | $87.90M | +43.2% | ||
| 1990 | $61.40M | +50.1% | ||
| 1989 | $40.90M | +11.1% | ||
| 1988 | $36.80M | +134.4% | ||
| 1987 | $15.70M | +214.0% | ||
| 1986 | $5.00M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Cadence Design Systems's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) cash and short-term investments totalled $3.00B – grew 7.8% year-over-year.
Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +26.4%, sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum cash and short-term investments sits at $3.00B (2025); the minimum reading of $5.00M dates to 1986.
Within Technology, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for cash and short-term investments is $35.44B.
Cadence Design Systems Cash on Hand by Year
Cadence Design Systems Cash on Hand 2025: $3.00B
Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.00B, grew 7.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cadence Design Systems Cash on Hand 2024: $2.78B
Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.78B, surged 144.6% from 2023.
Cadence Design Systems Cash on Hand 2023: $1.14B
Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.14B, grew 28.4% from 2022.
Cadence Design Systems Cash on Hand 2022: $886.82M
Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $886.82M, declined 18.6% below 2021.
Cadence Design Systems Cash on Hand 2021: $1.09B
Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $1.09B.
See more financial history for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Cadence Design Systems, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $3.06T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cadence Design Systems's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is $1.41B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) cash and short-term investments changed +7.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +26.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $3.00B in 2025.
What was Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.78B.
What was Cadence Design Systems cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.00B.
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