EBITDA for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
According to Cadence Design Systems's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $1.87B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.87B
YoY change
+12.3%
5Y CAGR
+18.4%
Peak year (2025)
$1.87B
Cumulative EBITDA
$15.24B
EBITDA history chart for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.87B | +12.3% | ||
| 2024 | $1.67B | +13.9% | ||
| 2023 | $1.46B | +21.6% | ||
| 2022 | $1.20B | +31.4% | ||
| 2021 | $916.12M | +14.0% | ||
| 2020 | $803.63M | +29.5% | ||
| 2019 | $620.59M | +18.0% | ||
| 2018 | $526.02M | +17.2% | ||
| 2017 | $448.88M | +10.4% | ||
| 2016 | $406.54M | -0.6% | ||
| 2015 | $408.81M | +22.9% | ||
| 2014 | $332.53M | +8.9% | ||
| 2013 | $305.31M | -2.2% | ||
| 2012 | $312.23M | +35.7% | ||
| 2011 | $230.10M | +271.7% | ||
| 2010 | $61.91M | -296.6% | ||
| 2009 | -$31.49M | -97.8% | ||
| 2008 | -$1.46B | -388.2% | ||
| 2007 | $507.09M | +26.3% | ||
| 2006 | $401.34M | +6.2% | ||
| 2005 | $377.92M | +3.4% | ||
| 2004 | $365.41M | +26.2% | ||
| 2003 | $289.60M | -46.6% | ||
| 2002 | $542.79M | +1.9% | ||
| 2001 | $532.50M | +97.1% | ||
| 2000 | $270.23M | +28.4% | ||
| 1999 | $210.40M | -54.5% | ||
| 1998 | $462.20M | +37.0% | ||
| 1997 | $337.40M | +33.9% | ||
| 1996 | $252.00M | +53.8% | ||
| 1995 | $163.88M | +59.1% | ||
| 1994 | $103.01M | +147.0% | ||
| 1993 | $41.70M | -59.6% | ||
| 1992 | $103.30M | +295.8% | ||
| 1991 | $26.10M | -64.0% | ||
| 1990 | $72.60M | +31.3% | ||
| 1989 | $55.30M | +106.3% | ||
| 1988 | $26.80M | +267.1% | ||
| 1987 | $7.30M | +87.2% | ||
| 1986 | $3.90M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Cadence Design Systems's reported income statements (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
The 2025 reading of Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) EBITDA is $1.87B – grew 12.3% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Cadence Design Systems EBITDA produced a CAGR of +18.4% – sustaining 9 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$1.87B stands as the all-time-high annual EBITDA, posted in 2025, against a low of -$1.46B during 2008.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $89.57B.
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA by Year
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA 2025: $1.87B
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA in 2025 was $1.87B, grew 12.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA 2024: $1.67B
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA in 2024 was $1.67B, grew 13.9% from 2023.
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA 2023: $1.46B
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA in 2023 was $1.46B, grew 21.6% from 2022.
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA 2022: $1.20B
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA in 2022 was $1.20B, surged 31.4% from 2021.
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA 2021: $916.12M
Cadence Design Systems EBITDA in 2021 was $916.12M.
See more financial history for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Cadence Design Systems, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $2.75T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $160.16B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $144.55B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $144.43B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $34.71B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $18.49B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $12.55B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $7.28B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cadence Design Systems's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is $1.87B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Cadence Design Systems EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) EBITDA changed +12.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cadence Design Systems EBITDA?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +18.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cadence Design Systems EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Cadence Design Systems EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $1.87B in 2025.
What was Cadence Design Systems EBITDA in 2024?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) EBITDA in 2024 was $1.67B.
What was Cadence Design Systems EBITDA in 2025?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) EBITDA in 2025 was $1.87B.
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