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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) Free Cash Flow Yield: 1.36%

Is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.’s free cash flow yield high or low?

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 1.36% is 26% below its 5-year average of 1.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.07%–3.09%).

The free cash flow yield for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) is 1.36% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 20.37% (1.71%).

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CDNS Free Cash Flow Yield
1.36%-17.58% 1Y
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CDNS Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

CDNS Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

CDNS Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

1.36%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

1.71%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

1.57%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

1.83%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

2.72%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

3.85%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

4.51%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-20.37%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-13.58%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-25.83%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-49.91%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-64.69%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-69.87%

CDNS Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)1.36%1.71%1.57%1.83%
Accenture plc (ACN)$106.76B11.57%7.72%5.45%4.96%
Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT)$101.91B2.36%3.14%3.23%2.95%
ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW)$110.32B4.16%2.90%2.16%2.04%
Adobe Inc. (ADBE)$94.61B10.71%7.59%4.72%4.22%
Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS)$87.82B3.05%2.04%1.80%2.21%
Snowflake Inc. (SNOW)$83.15B1.41%1.29%1.42%1.11%
Datadog, Inc. (DDOG)$81.03B1.30%1.88%1.64%1.34%
Intuit Inc. (INTU)$80.36B9.51%4.32%3.36%3.10%
Cloudflare, Inc. (NET)$77.62B0.46%0.34%0.39%0.38%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

1.36%

Earnings Yield

1.12%

Dividend Yield

N/A

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?
The free cash flow yield for CDNS stock is 1.36%.
Is Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s free cash flow yield high or low?
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s free cash flow yield of 1.36% is 26% below its 5-year average of 1.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.07%–3.09%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for CDNS stock is 1.71%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for CDNS stock is 1.57%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for CDNS stock is 1.83%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for CDNS stock is 2.72%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for CDNS stock is 3.85%.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow yield for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)?
The 20Y average free cash flow yield for CDNS stock is 4.51%.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-101.36%
2026-06-091.34%
2026-06-081.33%
2026-06-051.39%
2026-06-041.27%
2026-06-031.28%
2026-06-021.25%
2026-06-011.26%
2026-05-291.39%
2026-05-281.40%
2026-05-271.40%
2026-05-261.37%
2026-05-221.40%
2026-05-211.46%
2026-05-201.49%
2026-05-191.54%
2026-05-181.51%
2026-05-151.50%
2026-05-141.48%
2026-05-131.47%
2026-05-121.46%
2026-05-111.43%
2026-05-081.44%
2026-05-071.46%
2026-05-061.47%
2026-05-051.48%
2026-05-041.49%
2026-05-011.53%
2026-04-301.76%
2026-04-291.76%
2026-04-281.79%
2026-04-271.73%
2026-04-241.75%
2026-04-231.85%
2026-04-221.75%
2026-04-211.78%
2026-04-201.83%
2026-04-171.87%
2026-04-161.89%
2026-04-151.91%
2026-04-141.99%
2026-04-132.02%
2026-04-102.19%
2026-04-092.07%
2026-04-082.01%
2026-04-072.08%
2026-04-062.08%
2026-04-022.09%
2026-04-012.08%
2026-03-312.09%
2026-03-302.15%
2026-03-272.14%
2026-03-262.07%
2026-03-252.07%
2026-03-242.04%
2026-03-231.99%
2026-03-202.05%
2026-03-192.02%
2026-03-182.01%
2026-03-171.98%
2026-03-161.99%
2026-03-132.03%
2026-03-122.00%
2026-03-111.98%
2026-03-101.98%
2026-03-091.95%
2026-03-061.96%
2026-03-051.94%
2026-03-041.90%
2026-03-031.93%
2026-03-021.92%
2026-02-271.93%
2026-02-261.95%
2026-02-251.93%
2026-02-242.00%
2026-02-232.08%
2026-02-201.96%
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2026-02-181.91%
2026-02-171.91%
2026-02-131.80%
2026-02-121.87%
2026-02-111.80%
2026-02-101.81%
2026-02-091.86%
2026-02-061.90%
2026-02-052.00%
2026-02-041.99%
2026-02-032.01%
2026-02-021.87%
2026-01-301.82%
2026-01-291.78%
2026-01-281.68%
2026-01-271.70%
2026-01-261.68%
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2026-01-221.70%
2026-01-211.72%
2026-01-201.76%
2026-01-161.70%
2026-01-151.68%
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2026-01-131.67%
2026-01-121.66%
2026-01-091.65%
2026-01-081.69%
2026-01-071.68%
2026-01-061.72%
2026-01-051.79%
2026-01-021.74%
2025-12-311.73%
2025-12-301.71%
2025-12-291.70%
2025-12-261.69%
2025-12-241.70%
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2025-12-111.61%
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2025-11-281.73%
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2025-10-311.59%
2025-10-301.61%
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2025-10-271.65%
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2025-10-091.67%
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2025-05-301.75%
2025-05-291.77%

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About Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. operates globally, delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes software, specialized hardware, professional services, and pre-designed integrated circuit (IC) building blocks. The company's robust functional verification offerings feature dedicated emulation and prototyping hardware. This portfolio encompasses JasperGold for formal verification, Xcelium for parallel logic simulation, Palladium as an enterprise-grade emulation platform, and Protium, a prototyping platform designed for thorough chip verification. Cadence additionally provides extensive products for digital IC design and final sign-off. These include the Genus logic synthesis solution, Joules for RTL power analysis, and the Modus software solution, which streamlines design-for-test (DFT) processes for systems-on-chip. Their tools further extend to physical implementation, covering place and route, optimization, and multiple patterning preparation, alongside essential sign-off products for validating designs prior to silicon manufacturing. Moreover, the company furnishes custom IC design and simulation tools capable of generating both schematic and physical representations of circuits down to the transistor level. These tools support a wide array of applications, such as analog, mixed-signal, custom digital, memory, and radio frequency (RF) designs. Cadence also offers system design and analysis products crucial for developing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and integrated circuit packages, along with capabilities to analyze complex multi-physics effects like electromagnetic and electro-thermal interactions. Furthermore, Cadence supplies intellectual property (IP) products, consisting of pre-verified, customizable functional blocks ready for integration into customer ICs. This includes verification IP and memory models used to simulate and characterize the behavior and interactions of standard industry system interface protocols. Complementing its product portfolio, Cadence provides a range of services, including methodology consulting, educational programs, hosted design solutions, and ongoing technical support and maintenance. Its diverse clientele spans sectors such as 5G communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial and healthcare, mobile technology, consumer electronics, and hyperscale computing. Established in 1987, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, California.

San Jose, CA
12,837 employees
Technology / Software - Application
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
CEO
Anirudh Devgan