Cadence Design Systems (XSWX:CDNS) Buyback Yield %: 0.83 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — 48% Below Median


XSWX:CDNS Cadence Design Systems Inc XSWX:CDNS
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What is Cadence Design Systems Buyback Yield %?

Cadence Design Systems XSWX:CDNS -2.38% 99 Buyback Yield % is 0.83 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CDNS with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF314.60. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Software companies, Cadence Design Systems ranks better than 69.44% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Cadence Design Systems's current buyback yield was 0.83%.


Cadence Design Systems Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cadence Design Systems's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cadence Design Systems Buyback Yield % Chart

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XSWX:CDNS vs : Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Cadence Design Systems's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cadence Design Systems's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cadence Design Systems's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Cadence Design Systems Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Cadence Design Systems's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-872.507 + 116.269) / 0
=N/A%

Cadence Design Systems's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-793.134 + 112.219) / 0
=N/A%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

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What does a Buyback Yield % of 0.83 mean?
Cadence Design Systems (XSWX:CDNS) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.83 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Cadence Design Systems' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.64 to 13.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #400 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Cadence Design Systems' Buyback Yield % too high?
Cadence Design Systems' current Buyback Yield % of 0.83 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 13.47. Based on the distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #400 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cadence Design Systems has a GF Score™ of 99/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadence Design Systems' Buyback Yield % compare to ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cadence Design Systems ranks #400 out of 1309 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Cadence Design Systems in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Cadence Design Systems' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.64 to 13.47 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cadence Design Systems and its competitors. Cadence Design Systems's current Buyback Yield % is 0.83, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 1.59. 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?
Cadence Design Systems (XSWX:CDNS) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.83. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF314.60, compared to a current price of CHF303.25 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.83, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.59. Cadence Design Systems' overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cadence Design Systems (XSWX:CDNS), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.83 as of Jul. 03, 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 (XSWX:CDNS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadence Design Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF303.25 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF314.60.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CDNS:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.83 (48% below median its 10-year median of 1.59)
  • GF Value™: CHF314.60 vs. price of CHF303.25 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CDNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cadence Design Systems Business Description

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Address 2655 Seely Avenue, Building 5, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
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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