CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC (CDNS) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 24 corporate insiders have executed 1084 transactions totaling $740.7M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$740.7M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 17, 2026 involved a transaction of 112 shares valued at $31.7K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for CDNS in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for CDNS in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for CDNS is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$740.7M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC (CDNS) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 24 insiders are actively trading CDNS stock, having executed 1084 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Lip Bu Tan (Executive), who has made 251 transactions totaling $373.6M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Scannell Paul | Sr. Vice President | Payment | 112 | $283.46 | $31.7K | |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Cunningham Paul | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 1,000 | $295.09 | $295.1K | |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Teng Chin-chi | Sr. Vice President | Option Exercise | 3,000 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Teng Chin-chi | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 6,319 | $317.96 | $2.0M | Large |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Teng Chin-chi | Sr. Vice President | Option Exercise | 3,000 | $78.76 | $236.3K | |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Cunningham Paul | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 1,000 | $315.70 | $315.7K | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Hove Luc Van Den | Executive | Award | 265 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 16, 2025 | M. Wall John | Executive | Sale | 1,040 | $320.10 | $332.9K | |
| Dec 16, 2025 | M. Wall John | Executive | Sale | 11,437 | $319.41 | $3.7M | Large |
| Dec 16, 2025 | M. Wall John | Executive | Sale | 9,828 | $318.11 | $3.1M | Large |
| Dec 16, 2025 | M. Wall John | Executive | Sale | 5,500 | $317.34 | $1.7M | Large |
| Dec 16, 2025 | M. Wall John | Executive | Option Exercise | 15,000 | $202.94 | $3.0M | Large |
| Dec 16, 2025 | M. Wall John | Executive | Option Exercise | 3,418 | $138.02 | $471.8K | |
| Dec 16, 2025 | M. Wall John | Executive | Option Exercise | 8,000 | $142.50 | $1.1M | Large |
| Dec 16, 2025 | M. Wall John | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,387 | $138.02 | $191.4K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 582 | $740.7M | 74.4% |
Payment(F) | 215 | $162.1M | 16.3% |
Exercise(M) | 132 | $92.8M | 9.3% |
Gift(G) | 79 | $4.2K | 0.0% |
Award(A) | 74 | $0 | 0.0% |
Other(J) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Disposition(D) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC has increased, with 24 insiders executing 1084 transactions across all time. Total sales of $740.7M significantly outpace purchases of $0, resulting in a net outflow of $740.7M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.