These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Cadence Design Systems Following Upbeat Q2 Earnings

Core Insights - Cadence Design Systems Inc reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results, raising its FY25 adjusted EPS and revenue guidance [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Second-quarter revenue reached $1.28 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.26 billion [1] - Adjusted earnings for the second quarter were $1.65 per share, surpassing estimates of $1.58 per share [1] - The company raised its 2025 revenue outlook to a growth of 13% year-over-year, expecting full-year revenue between $5.21 billion and $5.27 billion, compared to previous estimates of $5.19 billion [2] - Full-year adjusted earnings guidance was increased from a range of $6.73 to $6.83 per share to a new range of $6.85 to $6.95 per share, against estimates of $6.79 per share [3] - For the third quarter, adjusted earnings are expected to be between $1.75 and $1.81 per share, exceeding estimates of $1.72 per share [3] Market Reaction - Following the earnings announcement, Cadence Design shares increased by 8.2%, trading at $361.21 [4] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Needham analyst Charles Shi maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $325 to $390 [6] - Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $360 to $375 [6] - Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral, raising the price target from $328 to $355 [6] - Rosenblatt analyst Blair Abernethy maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $300 to $320 [6] - Stifel analyst Ruben Roy maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $350 to $395 [6] - Keybanc analyst Jason Celino maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $358 to $405 [6] - Wells Fargo analyst Joe Quatrochi maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $365 to $405 [6]