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 November 2026 at $323.01, down 1.49% for the month and +2.22% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CDNS is +3.34%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.43% versus its 200-day moving average ($327.69), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CDNS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −48.99%, with a relative strength index reading of 71.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Cadence Design Systems ended November 2026 at $323.01, posting a monthly return of −1.49%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.31%.
The current quarter stands at −2.17% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.43% versus the 200-day moving average ($327.69).
Year-to-date, CDNS is +3.34% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −7.29%. The stock is currently −22.48% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −34.21%.
| Period | CDNS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.09% | −0.36% | −2.73% |
| 1 Week | +0.97% | +2.59% | −1.63% |
| 1 Month | −1.49% | −0.18% | −1.31% |
| 3 Months | −0.14% | −2.37% | +2.23% |
| 6 Months | −8.45% | +0.83% | −9.28% |
| YTD | +3.34% | +10.62% | −7.29% |
| 12 Months | +2.22% | +12.25% | −10.03% |
| 3 Years | +22.38% | +71.37% | −48.99% |
| 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) | −2.17% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +69.55% |
| 2024 | +10.31% |
| 2025 | +4.03% |
| 2026 | +3.34% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $416.69 (2026-06-02) |
| 52-Week Low | $262.75 (2026-02-03) |
| Current Price | $323.01 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $327.69 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −1.43% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −34.21% (2026-09-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −22.48% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 71.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −48.99% |
| RS Peak | 103.8 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 60.3 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CDNS's return for this report period?
CDNS returned −1.49% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has CDNS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CDNS: +3.34% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is CDNS's 12-month return?
+2.22% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CDNS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −1.43% versus 200DMA ($327.69).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−34.21% on 2026-09-15.