If you'd invested in Cadence Design Systems (CDNS): performance and returns
Looking for Cadence Design Systems's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Cadence Design Systems have returned?
This calculator shows how much Cadence Design Systems stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Cadence Design Systems
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,498 | +50% |
| 3 years ago | $1,945 | +95% |
| 5 years ago | $2,660 | +166% |
| 10 years ago | $17,416 | +1642% |
| since inception (1987) | $195,816 | +19482% |
Return by year (Cadence Design Systems)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +25% | $1,245 (+25%) |
| 2025 | +20% | $1,498 (+50%) |
| 2024 | -18% | $1,233 (+23%) |
| 2023 | +58% | $1,945 (+95%) |
| 2022 | +27% | $2,479 (+148%) |
| 2021 | +7% | $2,660 (+166%) |
| 2020 | +113% | $5,675 (+467%) |
| 2019 | +16% | $6,556 (+556%) |
| 2018 | +48% | $9,681 (+868%) |
| 2017 | +25% | $12,146 (+1115%) |
| 2016 | +43% | $17,416 (+1642%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CDNS return?
$1,000 invested in Cadence Design Systems 10 years ago would be worth $17,416 today, i.e. +33%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was CDNS's best/worst year?
Best year: 2020 (+113%). Worst year: 2024 (-18%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in CDNS since inception be worth?
Since 1987, $1,000 would have become $195,816 (+19482%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Cadence Design Systems's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Cadence Design Systems pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Cadence Design Systems's average annual return (ROI)?
Cadence Design Systems's return on investment is about +33%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.