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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) free cash flow by quarter
Cadence Design Systems' free cash flow was $362M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -38% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $277M (Q3 2025) to $582M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Free cash flow | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $362M | -38% | +31% |
| Q2 2026 | $582M | +90% | +75% |
| Q1 2026 | $307M | -40% | -34% |
| Q4 2025 | $512M | +85% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $277M | -17% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $334M | -28% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $464M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Cadence Design Systems, Q3 2026: revenue $1.6B (+22% year over year), operating margin 26.2%, net earnings $290M, operating cash flow $424M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Cadence Design Systems' free cash flow?
Cadence Design Systems' free cash flow was $362M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -38% from Q2 2026.
How has Cadence Design Systems' free cash flow changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $277M (Q3 2025) to $582M (Q2 2026).
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