Stock-Based Compensation for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS)
Stock-Based Compensation for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS): headline value $342.01M · YoY +16.3%. 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
$342.01M
YoY change
+16.3%
5Y CAGR
+18.2%
Peak year (2025)
$455.18M
Latest annual
$455.18M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $455.18M | +16.3% | ||
| 2024 | $391.22M | +20.1% | ||
| 2023 | $325.61M | +20.4% | ||
| 2022 | $270.44M | +28.7% | ||
| 2021 | $210.09M | +6.5% | ||
| 2020 | $197.27M | +8.7% | ||
| 2019 | $181.55M | +8.2% | ||
| 2018 | $167.72M | +29.0% | ||
| 2017 | $130.02M | +19.1% | ||
| 2016 | $109.22M | +18.3% | ||
| 2015 | $92.34M | +10.2% | ||
| 2014 | $83.79M | +26.4% | ||
| 2013 | $66.28M | +39.4% | ||
| 2012 | $47.56M | +9.1% | ||
| 2011 | $43.59M | +0.3% | ||
| 2010 | $43.46M | -20.6% | ||
| 2009 | $54.71M | -32.7% | ||
| 2008 | $81.27M | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | ||
| 1989 | $0 | — | ||
| 1988 | $0 | — | ||
| 1987 | $0 | — | ||
| 1986 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation 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
2025's annual stock-based compensation for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) came in at $455.18M – grew 16.3% year-over-year.
Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +18.2% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2025 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $455.18M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1986.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) sits 7th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.01B.
Cadence Design Systems Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Cadence Design Systems Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $455.18M
Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation in 2025 was $455.18M, grew 16.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cadence Design Systems Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $391.22M
Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation in 2024 was $391.22M, grew 20.1% from 2023.
Cadence Design Systems Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $325.61M
Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation in 2023 was $325.61M, grew 20.4% from 2022.
Cadence Design Systems Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $270.44M
Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation in 2022 was $270.44M, grew 28.7% from 2021.
Cadence Design Systems Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $210.09M
Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation in 2021 was $210.09M.
See more financial history for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Cadence Design Systems, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cadence Design Systems's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is $342.01M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock-based compensation changed +16.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +18.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $455.18M in 2025.
What was Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation in 2024?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $391.22M.
What was Cadence Design Systems stock-based compensation in 2025?
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $455.18M.
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