CDNS monthly performance report
Explore CDNS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
CDNS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) closed October 2026 at $348.42, up 5.52% for the month and +6.55% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CDNS is +11.47%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +14.10% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.85% versus its 200-day moving average ($326.07), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CDNS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −41.27%, with a relative strength index reading of 77.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Cadence Design Systems ended October 2026 at $348.42, posting a monthly return of +5.52%. The S&P 500 returned +2.03% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.50%.
The current quarter stands at +5.52% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.85% versus the 200-day moving average ($326.07).
Year-to-date, CDNS is +11.47% against SPY +14.10%, a gap of −2.64%. The stock is currently −16.38% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −34.21%.
| Period | CDNS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.25% | −0.06% | −1.19% |
| 1 Week | −1.43% | +0.42% | −1.85% |
| 1 Month | +5.52% | +2.03% | +3.50% |
| 3 Months | −9.72% | +3.07% | −12.79% |
| 6 Months | +24.71% | +18.03% | +6.67% |
| YTD | +11.47% | +14.10% | −2.64% |
| 12 Months | +6.55% | +19.15% | −12.60% |
| 3 Years | +38.15% | +79.43% | −41.27% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +18.61% |
| #2 | Jul 2025 | +18.31% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | +17.07% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +13.93% |
| #5 | May 2026 | +13.76% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | −15.83% |
| #2 | Jul 2024 | −13.03% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −11.45% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | −9.41% |
| #5 | Nov 2025 | −7.93% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +13.99% |
| Q4 2025 | −11.01% |
| Q1 2026 | −11.10% |
| Q2 2026 | +35.07% |
| Q3 2026 | −12.03% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +5.52% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +69.55% |
| 2024 | +10.31% |
| 2025 | +4.03% |
| 2026 | +11.47% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $416.69 (2026-06-02) |
| 52-Week Low | $262.75 (2026-02-03) |
| Current Price | $348.42 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $326.07 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.85% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −34.21% (2026-09-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −16.38% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 77 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −41.27% |
| RS Peak | 107 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 62.2 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CDNS's return for this report period?
CDNS returned +5.52% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-12.
Has CDNS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CDNS: +11.47% vs SPY: +14.10%.
What is CDNS's 12-month return?
+6.55% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CDNS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.85% versus 200DMA ($326.07).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−34.21% on 2026-09-15.