Analyst consensus rating

Cadence Design Systems Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

CDNS is rated Strong Buy by 27 analysts with a $403.94 target. As of 2026-08-22.

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Cadence Design Systems's consensus rating is Strong Buy.

27 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $403.94.
Forecast evidence checked August 22, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$319.02
Average price target
$403.94
High price target
$470.00
Low price target
$300.00
Low target gap
-6%
Target upside
+26.6%
High target gap
+47.3%
Target range width
53.3%
Consensus rating
Strong Buy
Analysts
27
Evidence date
August 22, 2026
Valid through
August 29, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Cadence Design Systems?

Cadence Design Systems has a verified Strong Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $403.94.

How far are Cadence Design Systems's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -6%, while the high target implies +47.3%.

How many analysts are included in Cadence Design Systems's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 27 analysts.

How is Cadence Design Systems's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $403.94 is divided by the recorded price of $319.02, then one is subtracted to produce +26.6%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Cadence Design Systems's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-22. The dataset is valid through 2026-08-29.