Why Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Stock Rose 0.62% in 10 Minutes After Q3 Earnings on Oct 26, 2026
Adjusted EPS of $2.11 came in above the $2.04 estimate; revenue of $1.63 billion came in above the $1.61 billion estimate.
- CDNS rose 0.62% in the 10 minutes after the 16:02:57 ET headline, from $325.00 to $327.00.
- MoveSurge measured one earlier Cadence Design Systems headline with an attributed reaction between Jul 28, 2026 and Oct 25, 2026: -1.02% in 10 minutes, on Sep 23, 2026.
- 63,613 shares changed hands in those 10 minutes.
16:02:57 ET
Reaction by asset (real prices)
| Asset | 2m before | At release | +1m | +10m | +1m % | +10m % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDNS | 325.00 | 325.00 | 326.50 | 327.00 | +0.46% | +0.62% |
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) shares rose 0.62% in the 10 minutes after its Q3 results reached the MoveSurge news feed at 16:02:57 ET on Monday, October 26, 2026. Adjusted EPS of $2.11 came in above the $2.04 estimate; revenue of $1.63 billion came in above the $1.61 billion estimate.
CDNS in the first 10 minutes
The line that crossed at 16:02:57 ET: “CDNS Q3: EPS 2.11 vs 2.04 est; revenue USD 1.63bln vs USD 1.61bln est”
From a reference price of $325.00 just before the headline, the stock was up 0.46% after one minute and up 0.62%, at $327.00, after 10 minutes. The move kept building after the first minute. 63,613 shares changed hands in those 10 minutes. The headline crossed in after-hours trading, 2 minutes after the 4:00 ET close.
Cadence Design Systems Q3 results against estimates
| Measure | Reported | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $2.11 | $2.04 | Beat |
| Revenue | $1.63 billion | $1.61 billion | Beat |
Cadence Design Systems FY26 guidance
| Measure | New range | Prior range | Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAAP EPS | $4.84 to $4.90 | $4.76 to $4.86 | $4.79 | Raised |
| Adjusted EPS | $8.37 to $8.43 | $8.05 to $8.15 | $8.16 | Raised |
| Revenue | $6.39 billion to $6.42 billion | $6.26 billion to $6.34 billion | $6.32 billion | Raised |
How CDNS traded after earlier earnings releases
| Report | EPS vs estimate | Revenue vs estimate | First move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | $2.11 vs $2.05 | $1.58 billion vs $1.58 billion | +6.51% in 15 min |
Other CDNS headlines on October 26, 2026
- 13:21 ET: “Cadence launches in-house AI models for chip design, including models backed by Nvidia” (-0.07% in 10 minutes)
Earlier CDNS headlines and the measured reaction
MoveSurge measured one earlier Cadence Design Systems headline with an attributed reaction between Jul 28, 2026 and Oct 25, 2026: -1.02% in 10 minutes, on Sep 23, 2026.
- Sep 23, 2026, 15:02 ET: “CDNS: An expanded partnership with TSMC (TSM), aimed at delivering advanced capabilities to AI and HPC designers, was announced by Cadence” (-1.02% in 10 minutes)
Cadence Design Systems at a glance
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Computer Software: Prepackaged Software |
| Market value | $88.72 billion (as of Oct 27, 2026) |
Prices are closes of 1-minute bars. Each move on this page is measured from the last completed bar before its headline.
How did Cadence Design Systems stock react to its Q3 earnings on October 26, 2026?
The stock rose 0.62% in the 10 minutes after its Q3 results crossed at 16:02:57 ET. Adjusted EPS of $2.11 came in above the $2.04 estimate; revenue of $1.63 billion came in above the $1.61 billion estimate.
How far did CDNS move after the headline?
From $325.00 just before the headline to $327.00 10 minutes later, a +0.62% move.
What did Cadence Design Systems guide for GAAP EPS?
GAAP EPS guidance of $4.84 to $4.90, replacing $4.76 to $4.86; the estimate was $4.79 (raised).
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CDNS headline and measured reaction, Oct 26, 2026
— MoveSurge
The headline as it crossed, its timestamp, and the measured price reaction reported on this page.
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