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2026-07-28·CDNS·earnings surprise
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Cadence Design Systems reported Q2 revenue of $1.58B, up 24.2% YoY, beating estimates, and raised its FY2026 revenue...

Cadence Design Systems reported Q2 revenue of $1.58B, up 24.2% YoY, beating estimates, and raised its FY2026 revenue forecast to $6.26-6.34B above the $6.21B consensus, driven by AI chip design demand (Reuters). The company also highlighted a major deal with Intel as a key revenue driver (Digitimes). What the sources said: - Reuters: "Cadence raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Monday, banking on robust demand for its AI-powered chip and system design software." - Digitimes: "Cadence raises 2026 outlook after record quarter, flags major Intel deal as revenue driver."

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Cadence Design Systems reported Q2 revenue of $1.58B, up 24.2% YoY, beating estimates, and raised its FY2026 revenue forecast to $6.26-6.34B above the $6.21B consensus, driven by AI chip design demand (Reuters). The company also highlighted a major deal with Intel as a key revenue driver (Digitimes).

What the sources said:

  • Reuters: "Cadence raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Monday, banking on robust demand for its AI-powered chip and system design software."
  • Digitimes: "Cadence raises 2026 outlook after record quarter, flags major Intel deal as revenue driver."

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