CDNS vs NOW
Cadence Design Systems and ServiceNow, both Technology
Cadence Design Systems is the larger company at $107B against $98B. Over the past year CDNS returned -7.1% against -28% for NOW.
| Figure | CDNS | NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $335 | $131 |
| Market cap | $107B | $98B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 78.0 | n/a |
| 1-year return | -7.1% | -28% |
| 5-year return | +127% | +11% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Cadence Design Systems
Revenue of $1.5B in Q1 2026, net income $336M. Its largest reported line is Asia, 40% of the disclosed total.
ServiceNow
Revenue of $4.0B in Q2 2026, net income $298M. Its largest reported line is License And Service, 97% of the disclosed total.
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