Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Cadence Design Systems shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Cadence Design Systems stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 19.1 million shares (6.95% of the company), worth about $6.48 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 37.2%.
In Q2 2026, 1,597 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $96.10 billion.
Insiders reported 97 transactions in the last two years: 41 sales worth $58.77 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 7, 2026 (Plummer James D, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 7, 2026.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Cadence Design Systems shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 19.1 million | 6.95% | $6.5B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 18.0 million | 6.54% | $6.1B |
| State Street Corporation | 13.0 million | 4.73% | $4.4B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 9.5 million | 3.46% | $3.2B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 9.0 million | 3.26% | $3.0B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 7.9 million | 2.86% | $2.7B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 7.2 million | 2.61% | $2.4B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 7.0 million | 2.53% | $2.4B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 6.8 million | 2.48% | $2.3B |
| Van Eck Associates Corp. | 4.9 million | 1.78% | $1.7B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Cadence Design Systems institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,597 | – | $96.1B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,479 | 237.0 million | $65.9B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,527 | 244.0 million | $75.2B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,478 | 238.0 million | $83.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,433 | 234.0 million | $72.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,310 | 239.0 million | $60.7B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,370 | 240.0 million | $72.1B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,289 | 237.0 million | $64.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Cadence Design Systems insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plummer James D | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Adams Mark W | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Liuson Julia | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Van Den Hove Luc | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Gavrielov Moshe Nachum | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Plummer James D | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Brennan Ita M | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Krakauer Mary Louise | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Adams Mark W | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Sangiovanni Vincentelli Alberto | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Chew Lewis | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Sohn Young K | May 7, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 97 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Cadence Design Systems stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 6.95% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.54%) and State Street Corporation (4.73%).
How many institutions own Cadence Design Systems stock?
1,597 institutional holdings reports listed Cadence Design Systems shares in Q2 2026 worth $96.10 billion.
Are Cadence Design Systems insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 41 sales and no purchases (97 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 7, 2026.
