Cadence Design beats Q2 earnings estimates and lifts full-year outlook; shares rise 3.4% premarket
Cadence posted a Q2 revenue and adjusted EPS beat and raised full-year revenue and EPS guidance above consensus, reinforcing demand strength in EDA software tied to advanced semiconductor and agentic AI design workflows. Multiple analysts lifted price targets while maintaining ratings, and shares rose in premarket trading. The guidance upgrade supports near-term positive sentiment toward Cadence and adjacent semiconductor design tool exposure.
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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported fiscal 2024 second-quarter results with revenue of $1.584 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.11, both ahead of expectations. The company also raised its full-year revenue guidance to $6.26 billion–$6.34 billion and lifted its adjusted EPS outlook to $8.05–$8.15, above consensus. CDNS shares rose 3.4% to $349.97 in premarket trading. Needham reiterated a Buy rating and kept its $400 price target.