Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Cadence Design Systems's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 276 Mil.
Cadence Design Systems's quarterly shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2025 (272 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (276 Mil).
It means Cadence Design Systemsissued new shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Cadence Design Systems's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2024 (274 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (272 Mil).
It means Cadence Design Systemsbought back shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS) Shares Outstanding (EOP) Explanation
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Cadence Design Systems Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Cadence Design Systems Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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Cadence Design Systems Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart
MEX:CDNS vs NOW, ADP, SNOW: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Cadence Design Systems's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cadence Design Systems Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cadence Design Systems's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadence Design Systems's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Cadence Design Systems Shares Outstanding (EOP) Calculation
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 276 Mil mean?
Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 276 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors.
Is Cadence Design Systems' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Cadence Design Systems' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 276 Mil. Overall, Cadence Design Systems has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadence Design Systems' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to NOW and ADP?
Cadence Design Systems' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 276 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Software company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Software industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. Cadence Design Systems's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 276 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadence Design Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN6,613.03, compared to a current price of MXN6,537.43 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 276 Mil. Cadence Design Systems' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 276 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cadence Design Systems (MEX:CDNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadence Design Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN6,537.43 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,613.03.
GuruFocus considers Cadence Design Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CDNS:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 276 Mil
GF Value™: MXN6,613.03 vs. price of MXN6,537.43 (1.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CDNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadence Design Systems is a provider of electronic design automation software, intellectual property, and system design and analysis products. EDA software automates and aids in the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Cadence offers a portfolio of design IP, as well as system design and analysis products, which enables system-level analysis and verification solutions.
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