Operating Income for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
According to Cadence Design Systems's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $1.72B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.72B
YoY change
+22.1%
5Y CAGR
+20.6%
Peak year (2025)
$1.65B
Cumulative operating income
$9.50B
Operating Income history chart for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.65B | +22.1% | ||
| 2024 | $1.35B | +8.0% | ||
| 2023 | $1.25B | +16.5% | ||
| 2022 | $1.07B | +37.8% | ||
| 2021 | $779.09M | +20.7% | ||
| 2020 | $645.55M | +31.3% | ||
| 2019 | $491.80M | +24.1% | ||
| 2018 | $396.21M | +22.3% | ||
| 2017 | $323.95M | +32.3% | ||
| 2016 | $244.90M | -14.2% | ||
| 2015 | $285.43M | +38.1% | ||
| 2014 | $206.64M | +9.3% | ||
| 2013 | $189.01M | -10.7% | ||
| 2012 | $211.67M | +75.8% | ||
| 2011 | $120.38M | -1014.3% | ||
| 2010 | -$13.17M | -89.3% | ||
| 2009 | -$123.59M | -92.1% | ||
| 2008 | -$1.57B | -594.9% | ||
| 2007 | $317.92M | +41.6% | ||
| 2006 | $224.59M | +89.0% | ||
| 2005 | $118.83M | +17.5% | ||
| 2004 | $101.17M | -1115.4% | ||
| 2003 | -$9.96M | -105.7% | ||
| 2002 | $174.75M | -27.3% | ||
| 2001 | $240.45M | +279.2% | ||
| 2000 | $63.41M | -597.4% | ||
| 1999 | -$12.75M | -112.1% | ||
| 1998 | $105.19M | -55.0% | ||
| 1997 | $234.01M | +156.4% | ||
| 1996 | $91.26M | -22.6% | ||
| 1995 | $117.86M | +100.6% | ||
| 1994 | $58.75M | -2654.5% | ||
| 1993 | -$2.30M | -103.5% | ||
| 1992 | $65.70M | -572.7% | ||
| 1991 | -$13.90M | -126.5% | ||
| 1990 | $52.50M | +29.0% | ||
| 1989 | $40.70M | +104.5% | ||
| 1988 | $19.90M | +342.2% | ||
| 1987 | $4.50M | +95.7% | ||
| 1986 | $2.30M | — |
Operating Income 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
In 2025, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) operating income totalled $1.65B – grew 22.1% year-over-year.
Cadence Design Systems operating income has grown for 9 consecutive years, with a +20.6% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2025 marks the peak operating income at $1.65B, with the historical low of -$1.57B recorded in 2008.
Among 8 Technology peers, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) ranks 9th; the peer median for operating income is $77.01B.
Cadence Design Systems Operating Income by Year
Cadence Design Systems Operating Income 2025: $1.65B
Cadence Design Systems operating income in 2025 was $1.65B, grew 22.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cadence Design Systems Operating Income 2024: $1.35B
Cadence Design Systems operating income in 2024 was $1.35B, grew 8.0% from 2023.
Cadence Design Systems Operating Income 2023: $1.25B
Cadence Design Systems operating income in 2023 was $1.25B, grew 16.5% from 2022.
Cadence Design Systems Operating Income 2022: $1.07B
Cadence Design Systems operating income in 2022 was $1.07B, surged 37.8% from 2021.
Cadence Design Systems Operating Income 2021: $779.09M
Cadence Design Systems operating income in 2021 was $779.09M.
See more financial history for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Cadence Design Systems, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.96T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $133.05B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $130.39B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $128.53B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $25.48B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $11.30B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $9.87B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $3.69B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cadence Design Systems's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is $1.72B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Cadence Design Systems operating income changed year-over-year?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) operating income changed +22.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cadence Design Systems operating income?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) operating income compound annual growth rate is +20.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cadence Design Systems operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Cadence Design Systems operating income reached its highest annual value of $1.65B in 2025.
What was Cadence Design Systems operating income in 2024?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) operating income in 2024 was $1.35B.
What was Cadence Design Systems operating income in 2025?
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) operating income in 2025 was $1.65B.
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