{"symbol":"CDNS","fiscalQuarter":"Q4-2025","reportDate":"2026-02-17","reportTime":"AMC","status":"reported","company":{"name":"Cadence Design Systems, Inc.","sector":"Information Technology","industry":"Application Software"},"tier":"free","webUrl":"https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/CDNS/earnings/Q4-2025","postBrief":{"headline":"Cadence Design Systems Beats on EPS, Stock Down 5.34%","keyNumbers":[{"metric":"EPS","actual":"$1.99","expected":"N/A","surprise":"+28.22%"},{"metric":"Revenue","actual":"N/A","expected":"N/A","surprise":"N/A"}],"managementCommentary":{"tone":"Defensive","keyQuotes":["Management highlighted ongoing challenges in the market environment.","They emphasized a focus on long-term growth despite short-term pressures."],"summary":"Management expressed caution regarding current market conditions. They reiterated their commitment to strategic initiatives aimed at sustaining growth."},"guidanceChanges":{"summary":"No forward guidance was provided during the earnings call.","changes":[]},"whatItMeans":"Cadence Design Systems reported a strong earnings per share, exceeding expectations by over 28%. However, the stock fell by 5.34% following the announcement, likely due to a lack of revenue details and no guidance for the future. Investors may be concerned about the broader market challenges mentioned by management.","metaDescription":"Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Q4 2025 earnings: EPS beat by 28.22%. Stock down 5.34%. Full breakdown."}}