Cadence Design Systems Inc.
CDNSNASDAQTrackedESG Rated: 2/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedInformation TechnologyApplication SoftwareMSCI: AASustainalytics: 14.5 · Low
- Coverage
- Rated universe Carries an MSCI or Sustainalytics observation.
- ESG profile reviewed
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- Quote
- Last verified closeObservation time is shown beside the price.
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- How we rateProvider ratings are shown separately, never blended.
Market overview
Up+USD 0.62 (+0.18%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 356.50
- Previous close
- USD 350.73
- Day high
- USD 356.50
- Day low
- USD 341.76
- Volume
- 2,098,092
- Market cap
- USD 96,759,332,864
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 347.24 | USD 353.15 | USD 345.00 | USD 347.27 | 1,056,300 | |
| USD 304.21 | USD 310.12 | USD 302.43 | USD 306.76 | 1,434,800 | |
| USD 336.87 | USD 339.59 | USD 334.32 | USD 337.30 | 1,348,600 | |
| USD 315.10 | USD 319.28 | USD 313.76 | USD 314.91 | 3,950,200 | |
| USD 314.39 | USD 324.71 | USD 314.39 | USD 320.54 | 1,418,500 | |
| USD 315.50 | USD 323.54 | USD 312.01 | USD 318.32 | 1,466,800 | |
| USD 283.49 | USD 291.76 | USD 279.56 | USD 291.00 | 2,723,900 | |
| USD 294.50 | USD 302.78 | USD 293.43 | USD 301.84 | 2,947,600 | |
| USD 290.93 | USD 296.51 | USD 289.19 | USD 290.32 | 2,493,100 | |
| USD 278.26 | USD 280.43 | USD 271.05 | USD 271.77 | 2,186,600 | |
| USD 280.73 | USD 281.42 | USD 263.38 | USD 265.66 | 3,492,800 | |
| USD 266.06 | USD 288.33 | USD 265.22 | USD 288.20 | 2,649,000 | |
| USD 329.70 | USD 338.55 | USD 317.07 | USD 325.31 | 4,885,200 | |
| USD 359.04 | USD 361.03 | USD 350.55 | USD 354.55 | 2,321,500 | |
| USD 375.00 | USD 378.04 | USD 372.28 | USD 374.93 | 3,184,200 | |
| USD 405.98 | USD 416.69 | USD 401.04 | USD 416.39 | 3,168,100 | |
| USD 391.00 | USD 397.82 | USD 389.33 | USD 394.50 | 1,846,500 | |
| USD 383.88 | USD 386.75 | USD 376.58 | USD 377.73 | 1,693,400 | |
| USD 334.56 | USD 342.29 | USD 320.07 | USD 330.11 | 5,188,500 | |
| USD 343.79 | USD 344.45 | USD 331.68 | USD 336.15 | 1,818,500 | |
| USD 323.80 | USD 333.48 | USD 323.06 | USD 323.47 | 2,010,600 | |
| USD 331.19 | USD 332.84 | USD 311.87 | USD 313.04 | 2,281,700 | |
| USD 285.55 | USD 285.55 | USD 278.30 | USD 280.76 | 2,095,500 | |
| USD 356.50 | USD 356.51 | USD 341.76 | USD 351.35 | 2,098,000 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Cadence Design Systems Inc. provides electronic design automation (EDA) software and hardware for semiconductor, systems-on-chip, and automotive industries. Q2 2025 Revenue: $1.3B (+20% YoY), FY2025 guidance $5.21B-$5.27B. Strong AI-driven growth with 35% System Design growth. Employees: Global workforce. CarbonNeutral certified. ESG leader: MSCI AA, Fortune Best Companies to Work For.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Asset-light, low environmental footprint.
- Strong workplace and diversity recognition.
- Critical role in the chip-design value chain.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Export-control and US-China geopolitical exposure.
- Customer concentration and sector cyclicality.
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Audited Methodology
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Data integrity and methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Cadence Design Systems Inc. (CDNS)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Cadence Design Systems Inc. (CDNS) currently holds an MSCI ESG rating of AA and a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Score of 14.5 (Audited Risk Band). Ratings evaluate environmental emissions, labor standards, board independence, and regulatory compliance.
Is Cadence Design Systems Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Information Technology?
Cadence Design Systems Inc. is classified as an ESG Leader by MSCI with a AA rating, ranking in the top tier of companies in Information Technology for sustainability governance and decarbonization practices.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Cadence Design Systems Inc.?
Key material risks for Cadence Design Systems Inc. include: Export-control and US-China geopolitical exposure.; Customer concentration and sector cyclicality.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.