| Report | Options implied | Actual move | Market was |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | ±4.6% | +3.4% | over-priced |
| October 29, 2025 | ±4.2% | +0.0% | over-priced |
| July 30, 2025 | ±3.6% | +1.3% | over-priced |
| April 30, 2025 | ±4.6% | -1.5% | over-priced |
| October 30, 2024 | ±4.2% | +1.9% | over-priced |
| July 24, 2024 | ±4.6% | -5.9% | under-priced |
| April 24, 2024 | ±3.4% | -1.5% | over-priced |
| October 23, 2023 | ±2.5% | +0.5% | over-priced |
| Quarter | EPS (dil.) | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2026 | $1.23 | $1.5B | $336M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $1.42 | $1.4B | $388M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $1.05 | $1.3B | $287M |
| Q2 FY2025 | $0.59 | $1.3B | $160M |
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reports in 94 days, with the next report estimated for September 15, 2026. Across the last 8 reports, options priced an average ±4.0% earnings move while the stock actually moved 2.0% on average — the market has systematically over-priced CDNS's earnings risk. Fundamentals into the print: EPS up 23.0% year-over-year, revenue up 18.7%. QuantLogix's live 5-factor engine currently reads CDNS as a buy at 60/100.
Implied move is derived from at-the-money option pricing; actual moves are close-to-close on report days. Next-report dates are estimates until confirmed by the company. Educational market analysis, not investment advice. Browse all signal scorecards →