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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) operating margin by quarter
Cadence Design Systems' operating margin was 26.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.2 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 19.0% (Q2 2025) to 32.2% (Q4 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 26.2% | -2.2 pts | -5.5 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 28.4% | -0.8 pts | +9.5 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 29.3% | -2.9 pts | +0.2 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 32.2% | +0.4 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 31.8% | +12.8 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 19.0% | -10.1 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 29.1% | — | — |
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' operating margin?
Cadence Design Systems' operating margin was 26.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.2 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Cadence Design Systems' operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 19.0% (Q2 2025) to 32.2% (Q4 2025).
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