- High gross margin of 88.9%
- Strong operating margin of 31.1%
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 14.4x
Cadence Design Systems stock upgraded from Sell Candidate to Buy Candidate after Friday trading session
(Updated on Jun 26, 2026)
The Cadence Design Systems stock price gained 2.45% on the last trading day (Friday, 26th Jun 2026), rising from $368.23 to $377.27. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 6.45% from a day low at $358.76 to a day high of $381.90. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -1.69% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 2 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 4 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.47 billion.
The stock lies in the lower part of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $370.31 is broken, it will firstly indicate a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning for a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 40.05% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $518.62 and $632.77 at the end of this 3-month period.
CDNS Signals & Forecast
The Cadence Design Systems stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $380.43. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $376.54. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -9.40%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Cadence Design Systems stock
Cadence Design Systems finds support from accumulated volume at $376.19 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $23.14 between high and low, or 6.45%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.75%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $360.13 (-4.54%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 17 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CDNS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 29th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 29th we expect Cadence Design Systems to open at $372.64, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $369.51 and $385.03, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$15.53 (+/-4.20%) up or down from last closing price. If Cadence Design Systems takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.20% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $376.19 (0.29%) than the resistance at $387.39 (2.68%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Cadence Design Systems stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Cadence Design Systems stock to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
3.956
Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 29, 2026 - $372.64 ( 1.23%).
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CDNS Performance
Trading levels for CDNS
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 395.78 | 4.91% |
| R2 | 386.94 | 2.56% |
| R1 | 381.48 | 1.12% |
| Price | 377.27 | |
| S1 | 363.80 | -3.57% |
| S2 | 358.34 | -5.02% |
| S3 | 349.50 | -7.36% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 414.16 | 9.78% |
| R2 | 389.04 | 3.12% |
| R1 | 387.39 | 2.68% |
| Price | 377.27 | |
| S1 | 376.19 | -0.286% |
| S2 | 349.51 | -7.36% |
| S3 | 325.34 | -13.77% |
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