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Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) R&D spending by quarter
Cadence Design Systems' R&D spending was $538M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +1% from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $423M (Q3 2025) to $538M (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $538M | +1% | +27% |
| Q2 2026 | $531M | +4% | +20% |
| Q1 2026 | $508M | +20% | +16% |
| Q3 2025 | $423M | -4% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $442M | +0.7% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $439M | — | — |
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' R&D spending?
Cadence Design Systems' R&D spending was $538M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +1% from Q2 2026.
How has Cadence Design Systems' R&D spending changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $423M (Q3 2025) to $538M (Q3 2026).
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