Free Cash Flow for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
Free Cash Flow for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS): headline value $1.59B · YoY +41.9%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
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
$1.59B
YoY change
+41.9%
5Y CAGR
+14.4%
Peak year (2025)
$1.59B
Latest annual
$1.59B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.59B | +41.9% | ||
| 2024 | $1.12B | -10.3% | ||
| 2023 | $1.25B | +11.5% | ||
| 2022 | $1.12B | +8.1% | ||
| 2021 | $1.03B | +27.6% | ||
| 2020 | $810.11M | +23.7% | ||
| 2019 | $655.00M | +20.6% | ||
| 2018 | $543.25M | +31.6% | ||
| 2017 | $412.84M | +5.5% | ||
| 2016 | $391.17M | +17.3% | ||
| 2015 | $333.39M | +20.4% | ||
| 2014 | $276.91M | -14.2% | ||
| 2013 | $322.68M | +15.2% | ||
| 2012 | $280.03M | +34.0% | ||
| 2011 | $208.92M | +29.2% | ||
| 2010 | $161.66M | -1083.0% | ||
| 2009 | -$16.45M | -44.0% | ||
| 2008 | -$29.39M | -109.2% | ||
| 2007 | $318.64M | -7.7% | ||
| 2006 | $345.17M | -2.7% | ||
| 2005 | $354.63M | +14.1% | ||
| 2004 | $310.74M | +252.6% | ||
| 2003 | $88.12M | -60.4% | ||
| 2002 | $222.49M | +130.3% | ||
| 2001 | $96.60M | +326.9% | ||
| 2000 | $22.63M | +34.9% | ||
| 1999 | $16.78M | -87.3% | ||
| 1998 | $131.64M | +24.3% | ||
| 1997 | $105.93M | -6.4% | ||
| 1996 | $113.22M | -32.9% | ||
| 1995 | $168.76M | +21.2% | ||
| 1994 | $139.24M | +95.0% | ||
| 1993 | $71.40M | +543.2% | ||
| 1992 | $11.10M | -76.1% | ||
| 1991 | $46.40M | +55.7% | ||
| 1990 | $29.80M | -7.2% | ||
| 1989 | $32.10M | +139.6% | ||
| 1988 | $13.40M | -1588.9% | ||
| 1987 | -$900,000 | -85.2% | ||
| 1986 | -$6.10M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Cadence Design Systems's reported cash flow 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
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) most recent annual free cash flow stands at $1.59B (2025) – surged 41.9% year-over-year.
Cadence Design Systems free cash flow compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +14.4%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual free cash flow of $1.59B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was -$29.39M in 2008.
Among 8 Technology peers, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) ranks 9th; the peer median for free cash flow is $49.26B.
Cadence Design Systems Free Cash Flow by Year
Cadence Design Systems Free Cash Flow 2025: $1.59B
Cadence Design Systems free cash flow in 2025 was $1.59B, surged 41.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cadence Design Systems Free Cash Flow 2024: $1.12B
Cadence Design Systems free cash flow in 2024 was $1.12B, declined 10.3% below 2023.
Cadence Design Systems Free Cash Flow 2023: $1.25B
Cadence Design Systems free cash flow in 2023 was $1.25B, grew 11.5% from 2022.
Cadence Design Systems Free Cash Flow 2022: $1.12B
Cadence Design Systems free cash flow in 2022 was $1.12B, grew 8.1% from 2021.
Cadence Design Systems Free Cash Flow 2021: $1.03B
Cadence Design Systems free cash flow in 2021 was $1.03B.
See more financial history for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Cadence Design Systems, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.10T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $98.77B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $96.68B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $71.61B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $26.91B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $10.65B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $6.74B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $1.67B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cadence Design Systems's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is $1.59B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cadence Design Systems free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) free cash flow changed +41.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cadence Design Systems free cash flow?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +14.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cadence Design Systems free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Cadence Design Systems free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $1.59B in 2025.
What was Cadence Design Systems free cash flow in 2024?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) free cash flow in 2024 was $1.12B.
What was Cadence Design Systems free cash flow in 2025?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) free cash flow in 2025 was $1.59B.
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