Core Insights - Cadence Design Systems Inc reported strong second-quarter earnings, leading to a rally in its stock price [1] - Revenue grew by 20.2% year-on-year to $1.275 billion, exceeding expectations by 2% [2] - Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $1.65, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56 [2] Revenue and Earnings Outlook - Management raised the revenue outlook for 2025 by $50 million, citing stronger than expected bookings and a robust pipeline [3] - Operating margin guidance was increased by 20 basis points to 44% at the midpoint [3] - Earnings projection was raised by 12 cents per share [3] Market Reaction and Analyst Ratings - Cadence shares rose by 8.83% to $363.23 following the earnings report [5] - Piper Sandler downgraded the rating from Overweight to Neutral but raised the price target from $328 to $355 [6] - Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $400 [6] Demand and Competitive Position - Core EDA revenue was reported at $906 million, surpassing the consensus of $884 million [4] - The company is experiencing stronger broad-based demand for its EDA products [4] - There is potential for significant pricing accretion from AI features in core EDA products over time [5]

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]

Core Insights - Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported Q2 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $1.65, exceeding estimates by 5.1% and showing a year-over-year increase of 28.9% [1][9] - Revenues reached $1.275 billion, surpassing estimates by 1.3% and increasing 20.3% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for AI-driven solutions [2][9] - The company settled with the Department of Justice for $141 million related to investigations into China sales from 2015 to 2021 [3] Financial Performance - CDNS ended the quarter with a backlog of $6.4 billion and current-remaining performance obligations of $3.1 billion [4] - Management raised the 2025 revenue outlook to $5.21-$5.27 billion, up from the previous range of $5.15-$5.23 billion, indicating a 12% growth from the prior year [5] - Non-GAAP EPS for 2025 is now expected to be between $6.85 and $6.95, reflecting a 13.4% increase from the previous year [5] Stock Performance - CDNS stock rose 6.6% in after-market trading and 8.5% in pre-market shares, outperforming the Computer - Software industry which grew 24.1% over the past year [7] Segment Performance - Product & Maintenance revenues, accounting for 91.8% of total revenues, rose 21.7% year-over-year to $1.17 billion, while Services revenues increased 5% to $105 million [10] - Core EDA, IP, and Systems Design & Analysis contributed 71%, 13%, and 16% to total revenues, respectively, with the System Design & Analysis benefiting from 3DIC technologies and AI-driven solutions [11][12] Margin and Cost Analysis - Total non-GAAP costs and expenses increased 14.8% year-over-year to $729 million, while non-GAAP gross margin contracted by 130 basis points to 87.2% [14] - Non-GAAP operating margin expanded by 270 basis points year-over-year to 42.8% [14] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of June 30, 2025, CDNS had cash and cash equivalents of $2.823 billion, with long-term debt at $2.478 billion [15] - Operating cash flow for the quarter was $378 million, with free cash flow at $334 million; the company repurchased shares worth $175 million [16] Future Outlook - For Q3 2025, revenues are estimated to be between $1.305 billion and $1.335 billion, with non-GAAP EPS anticipated between $1.75 and $1.81 [18] - Non-GAAP operating margin for 2025 is forecasted to be between 43.5% and 44.5% [17]

Core Viewpoint - Cadence Design Systems reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding expectations and showing significant year-over-year growth in both earnings and revenues [1][3]. Financial Performance - The company achieved earnings of $1.65 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.57 per share, and up from $1.28 per share a year ago, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 28.8% [1][2]. - Revenues for the quarter reached $1.28 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.33%, and up from $1.06 billion in the same quarter last year, indicating a year-over-year growth of about 20.8% [3]. Earnings Surprises - The earnings surprise for the latest quarter was +5.10%, following a previous surprise of +5.37% in the prior quarter [2]. - Cadence has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates over the last four quarters [2][3]. Stock Performance - Since the beginning of the year, Cadence shares have increased by approximately 10.6%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 8.6% [4]. Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.75, with expected revenues of $1.33 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $6.77 on $5.2 billion in revenues [8]. - The Zacks Rank for Cadence is currently 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future, influenced by unfavorable estimate revisions prior to the earnings release [7]. Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, to which Cadence belongs, is currently ranked in the top 15% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable environment for stocks within this sector [9].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cadence reported total revenue of $1.275 billion for Q2 2025, with a GAAP operating margin of 19% and a non-GAAP operating margin of 42.8% [19] - Non-GAAP EPS grew by 29% year-over-year to $1.65, while GAAP EPS was $0.59 [19] - The company raised its financial outlook for 2025 to 13% revenue growth and 16% EPS growth [7][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core EDA revenue grew by 16% year-over-year in Q2, with significant adoption of Cadence Cerebras solutions [12] - The IP business saw over 25% year-over-year growth in Q2, driven by demand in AI and HPC use cases [11] - The system design and analysis business delivered 35% year-over-year revenue growth [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - China accounted for 9% of revenue in Q2, down from 11% in Q1, but strength in other regions offset this decline [34] - The company noted robust design activity and customer demand globally, particularly in AI, HPC, and system design workloads [18][35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Cadence continues to execute its intelligent system design strategy initiated in 2018, focusing on unified EDA, IP, and system analysis [8] - The company is leveraging its AI-driven product portfolio to capitalize on the AI super cycle, enhancing its competitive position [9][17] - Cadence is committed to compliance and has enhanced its processes in response to evolving trade restrictions [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the demand for AI technologies and the overall customer environment, indicating a positive outlook for the next few years [30] - The company anticipates a strong second half of 2025, with expectations for revenue growth and a record backlog [87][100] Other Important Information - Cadence reached a settlement with the DOJ and BIS regarding investigations into transactions with customers in China, which will involve a payment of approximately $141 million [19][20] - The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to decrease Cadence's U.S. federal tax payments by approximately $140 million for the remainder of fiscal 2025 [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of physical AI on bookings - Management noted that the optimism surrounding AI is driving increased investment in innovation, which is reflected in strong bookings [25][26] Question: Increase in growth outlook despite China revenue restrictions - Management confirmed that strong demand across all geographies and a robust backlog contributed to the increased growth outlook [34][35] Question: Near and long-term impact of China - Management expressed a cautious but optimistic view on China, expecting slight growth despite previous restrictions [44][46] Question: Contribution of advanced packaging to revenue - Management highlighted that the industry is moving towards chiplet-based architectures, which is positively impacting bookings and revenue [52][56] Question: Recurring revenue percentage and customer behavior - Management indicated that the recurring revenue percentage dipped to 78% due to paused revenue in China, but typically expects it to stabilize around 80% [104][108] Question: Long-term perspective on IP growth - Management expressed increased optimism for IP growth, driven by strong demand in AI and HPC markets [111]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cadence reported total revenue of $1.275 billion for Q2 2025, representing a 20% year-over-year growth, with non-GAAP EPS increasing by 29% to $1.65 [18][19] - The company raised its 2025 revenue growth outlook to 13% and EPS growth to 16% [6][17] - GAAP operating margin was reported at 19%, while non-GAAP operating margin was 42.8% [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core EDA revenue grew by 16% year-over-year in Q2, with significant adoption of Cadence Cerebras solutions [12] - The IP business saw over 25% year-over-year growth in Q2, driven by demand in AI and HPC use cases [11] - System design and analysis business delivered 35% year-over-year revenue growth, with strong uptake of 3D IC technology [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - China accounted for 9% of total revenue in Q2, down from 11% in Q1, but strength in other regions offset this decline [36] - The company noted robust design activity and customer demand globally, particularly in AI, HPC, and system design workloads [36][40] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Cadence continues to execute its intelligent system design strategy initiated in 2018, focusing on unified EDA, IP, and system analysis [7] - The company is leveraging its AI-driven product portfolio to capitalize on the AI super cycle, enhancing its competitive position [6][17] - Cadence is committed to compliance and has enhanced its processes in response to evolving trade restrictions [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the demand for AI technologies and the overall customer environment, indicating a positive outlook for the next few years [30] - The company is focused on innovation and productivity, with expectations for continued growth in the second half of the year [21][40] Other Important Information - Cadence reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice and the Bureau of Industry and Security regarding investigations into transactions with customers in China, totaling approximately $45 million [19][16] - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to decrease Cadence's US federal tax payments by approximately $140 million for the remainder of fiscal 2025 [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of physical AI on bookings - Management noted that the optimism surrounding AI is driving increased customer investment in innovation, which is positively impacting bookings [24][25] Question: Increase in growth outlook despite China revenue restrictions - Management confirmed that strong demand across all geographies and a robust backlog contributed to the increased growth outlook, despite a decline in China revenue [34][36] Question: Near and long-term impact of China - Management expressed a cautious but optimistic view on China, indicating that while growth is expected to be slightly up, the rest of the world is performing even better [46][49] Question: Contribution of advanced packaging to revenue - Management highlighted that the industry is moving towards chiplet-based architectures, which is driving demand for Cadence's advanced packaging solutions [52][56] Question: Recurring revenue percentage and customer behavior - Management indicated that the recurring revenue percentage dipped to 78% due to paused revenue in China, but typically expects it to trend towards 80% [103][106] Question: Long-term perspective on IP growth - Management expressed optimism about IP growth, citing increased investment and opportunities from emerging chiplet architectures and advanced node foundries [110][112]

Exhibit 99.02 CADENCE REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. CFO COMMENTARY Q3 2025 Outlook Q2 2025 KEY METRICS FY 2025 Outlook Financial Results Webcast Our Q2 2025 financial results webcast will begin July 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific). The webcast may be accessed at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations. An archive of the webcast will be available on July 28, 2025 until 5:00 p.m. (Pacific) on September 16, 2025. July 28, 2025 Cadence Q2 2025 Financial Results 1 Key Takeaways • Ex ...

Core Insights - Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) is set to release its second-quarter 2025 results on July 28, with earnings expected to be $1.57 per share, reflecting a 22.7% increase year-over-year, and revenues estimated at $1.26 billion, indicating an 18.7% growth from the previous year [1][2] Financial Expectations - For Q2 2025, CDNS anticipates revenues between $1.25 billion and $1.27 billion, up from $1.06 billion in the same quarter last year. Non-GAAP EPS is projected to be between $1.55 and $1.61, compared to $1.28 in the prior year [2][8] - The company has a strong earnings surprise history, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last four quarters with an average surprise of 6.7% [2] Stock Performance - CDNS stock has increased by 25.4% over the past year, outperforming the Computer-Software industry, which grew by 21.4%, and the S&P 500 composite, which rose by 22.1% [5] Market Drivers - Robust design activity in sectors such as data centers and automotive is driven by trends in artificial intelligence (AI), hyperscale computing, 5G, and autonomous driving, leading to increased demand for Cadence's solutions [6][10] - The company's ratable software model, strong backlog of $6.4 billion, and high recurring revenue mix are additional positive factors [7][8] Revenue Breakdown - The Core EDA business is expected to generate revenues of $905.6 million, reflecting a 17% year-over-year growth, driven by demand for new hardware systems and digital solutions [11] - The System Design and Analysis division is projected to achieve revenues of $177.5 million, indicating a 19.5% increase year-over-year, supported by demand for AI-powered solutions [12] - The IP business division is anticipated to see revenues rise by 26.5% to $174.5 million year-over-year, bolstered by demand for AI solutions and chiplet use cases [13] Strategic Collaborations - CDNS is collaborating with major tech companies like Qualcomm and NVIDIA on next-generation AI designs, which is expected to enhance its market position [9]

Core Insights - Wall Street analysts forecast that Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) will report quarterly earnings of $1.57 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 22.7% [1] - Anticipated revenues for the quarter are projected to be $1.26 billion, which represents an 18.7% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, indicating that analysts have not revised their initial projections [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting potential investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [3] Revenue Projections - Analysts expect 'Revenue- Product and maintenance' to reach $1.15 billion, indicating a 19.6% increase from the year-ago quarter [4] - The estimated 'Revenue- Services' is projected at $112.09 million, reflecting an 11.8% increase from the prior-year quarter [5] - Analysts project 'Order Backlog' to reach $6.13 billion, compared to $6.00 billion from the previous year [5] Stock Performance - Shares of Cadence have shown a return of +7.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.9% change [5] - Despite recent performance, CDNS holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting it may underperform the overall market in the near future [5]

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant shift towards chiplet architecture, which allows for the integration of multiple smaller chips into a single package, addressing the challenges of high costs and scalability associated with traditional single-chip designs [2][4][8]. Group 1: Chiplet Technology Overview - Chiplets are designed to be combined into a single package, enabling the creation of larger and more complex systems than traditional single-chip designs [4][8]. - The architecture allows for the separation of I/O and logic functions, optimizing performance and cost by utilizing different manufacturing nodes for various components [4][5]. - Examples include Nvidia's Blackwell B200 GPU, which employs a dual-chiplet design to exceed the limitations of single-chip designs [5]. Group 2: Advantages of Chiplet Architecture - Chiplet architecture can achieve higher yields and lower overall manufacturing costs by utilizing smaller chips [14]. - It allows for the integration of diverse processing elements, such as CPUs, GPUs, and memory controllers, enhancing design flexibility and performance [14]. - The modular nature of chiplet designs supports platform-based design and design reuse, making it easier to adapt to different applications [14]. Group 3: Challenges and Ecosystem Development - The chiplet ecosystem is still developing, with challenges in establishing universal standards for inter-chip communication, such as UCIe and CXL [10][11]. - Effective D2D communication must achieve low latency and high bandwidth across various physical interfaces, complicating system integration [10]. - The long-term vision for a complete chiplet ecosystem involves the seamless integration of pre-validated chiplets from trusted suppliers, which is still years away from realization [11][12]. Group 4: Current Industry Landscape - Major companies like AMD, Intel, and Nvidia are leading the development of multi-chip systems, while smaller firms are forming micro-ecosystems to leverage existing standards [13]. - Collaboration among EDA and IP vendors is crucial for developing standards and tools necessary for chiplet integration [13]. - Despite the hype surrounding chiplet technology, a fully functional chiplet ecosystem may take five to ten years to establish, although companies are already beginning to implement chiplet-based designs [13].