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Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS)

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Income Statement
Quarterly Data

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Cadence Design Systems Inc., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2022 Apr 2, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2021 Apr 3, 2021
Product and maintenance
Services
Revenue
Cost of product and maintenance
Cost of services
Cost of revenue
Gross margin
Marketing and sales
Research and development
General and administrative
Amortization of acquired intangibles
Loss related to contingent liability
Restructuring
Income from operations
Interest expense
Other income (expense), net
Income before provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-03).


The financial performance presented demonstrates a generally positive trajectory over the analyzed period, with notable acceleration in recent quarters. Revenue exhibited consistent growth, particularly from the second half of 2023 through the first half of 2025. While cost of revenue also increased, the company maintained a healthy gross margin, which generally expanded over time. Operating income and net income followed similar upward trends, though fluctuations were observed due to variations in tax provisions and other income/expenses.

Revenue Growth
Revenue began at approximately US$736 million in April 2021 and increased to US$1.44 billion by December 2025. The growth was not linear, with periods of slower expansion followed by more substantial gains. A significant surge in revenue is apparent from September 2024 onwards, indicating accelerating market demand or successful product launches. The contribution of 'Services' revenue has also steadily increased, though 'Product and maintenance' remains the dominant revenue stream.
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross margin remained relatively stable between 651 and 703 thousand US$ for the first eight quarters. From October 2022, a clear upward trend is visible, reaching a peak of 1,251 thousand US$ in December 2025. This suggests improved cost management, pricing strategies, or a shift towards higher-margin products. The increase in gross margin contributed significantly to the overall profitability improvements.
Operating Expenses
Marketing and sales expenses remained relatively consistent in the range of 132 to 189 thousand US$ until the end of 2023, then increased to 206 thousand US$ in December 2025. Research and development expenses consistently represent a substantial portion of revenue, with a notable increase from 369 thousand US$ in September 2023 to 464 thousand US$ in December 2025, indicating continued investment in innovation. General and administrative expenses also increased over time, but at a slower rate than revenue, contributing to improved operating leverage. Amortization of acquired intangibles remained relatively stable, with a slight upward trend.
Profitability Trends
Income from operations demonstrated a positive trend, increasing from approximately 204 thousand US$ in April 2021 to 457 thousand US$ in December 2025. Net income mirrored this trend, rising from 187 thousand US$ to 388 thousand US$ over the same period. Fluctuations in the provision for income taxes impacted net income in certain quarters, with a particularly large impact in June 2025. Other income (expense), net, also exhibited volatility, with a significant positive impact in December 2022 and June 2025.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue increased alongside revenue, but at a slower pace, contributing to the expansion of gross margin. The cost of product and maintenance represents the majority of the cost of revenue. A substantial increase in cost of revenue is observed in December 2024, potentially linked to the significant revenue growth in that quarter.

Overall, the financial performance indicates a company experiencing robust growth and improving profitability. The increasing revenue, expanding gross margin, and effective management of operating expenses suggest a strong competitive position and successful execution of its business strategy. The fluctuations in tax provisions and other income/expenses warrant further investigation, but do not appear to fundamentally alter the positive overall trend.