CDNS Dividend History & Analysis | Yield

CDNS has a dividend yield of and paid per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of July 2026, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) does not pay a dividend.

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CDNS Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 0 years of data

Jan - -
Feb - -
Mar - -
Apr - -
May - -
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug - -
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov - -
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

as of July 2026
No dividends paid yet.

CDNS Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of CDNS?

As of July 2026, CDNS's dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 384.17.

Does CDNS pay a dividend?

As of July 2026 CDNS does not pay a dividend.

How often does CDNS pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, CDNS has issued dividend payments.

CDNS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CDNS for the next payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about -%.

Will CDNS pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CDNS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CDNS?

CDNS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of CDNS?

CDNS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought CDNS's shares at 137.73 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CDNS?

CDNS Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does CDNS have a good Dividend Yield?

CDNS's % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CDNS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CDNS is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CDNS?

CDNS's Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CDNS Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in CDNS's Outstanding Shares?

Cadence Design Systems's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.21% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 15.6%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has CDNS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 17, 1997 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1986 38,608,000 0%
1987 45,250,000 +17.2%
1988 100,284,000 +121.62%
1989 111,666,700 +11.35%
1990 131,250,000 +17.54%
1991 78,104,000 -40.49%
1992 78,104,000 0%
1993 41,208,000 -47.24%
1994 43,044,000 +4.46%
1995 76,618,500 +78%
1996 186,200,000 +143.02%
1997 243,300,000 +30.67%
1998 236,100,000 -2.96%
1999 243,200,000 +3.01%
2000 245,994,000 +1.15%
2001 265,200,000 +7.81%
2002 272,500,000 +2.75%
2003 301,200,000 +10.53%
2004 303,900,000 +0.9%
2005 317,700,000 +4.54%
2006 307,500,000 -3.21%
2007 291,000,000 -5.37%
2008 249,500,000 -14.26%
2009 265,100,000 +6.25%
2010 259,800,000 -2%
2011 270,700,000 +4.2%
2012 286,289,000 +5.76%
2013 294,663,000 +2.93%
2014 310,273,000 +5.3%
2015 310,512,000 +0.08%
2016 278,917,000 -10.18%
2017 273,157,000 -2.07%
2018 280,321,000 +2.62%
2019 279,557,000 -0.27%
2020 280,173,000 +0.22%
2021 278,253,000 -0.69%
2022 272,997,000 -1.89%
2023 272,419,000 -0.21%
2024 274,292,000 +0.69%
2025 272,932,000 -0.5%
2026 273,725,000 +0.29%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-09 02:38 UTC