Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Cadence Design Systems Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$5.81
FY2025
5-year range
$2.35 / $5.81
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+42.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#63 of 289
Information Technology
What the data says
Cadence Design Systems's free cash flow per share of $5.81 is higher than 78% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $0.90 in FY2016 to $5.81 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.81 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +14.9%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $4.59 to $5.81 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +25.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +14.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-100.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share increased 42.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #63 out of 289 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Lowest free cash flow per share in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 20.3%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 20.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.81 | +42.2% |
| FY2024 | $4.08 | -11.0% |
| FY2023 | $4.59 | +56.8% |
| FY2022 | $2.93 | +24.6% |
| FY2021 | $2.35 | -18.9% |
| FY2020 | $2.89 | +23.7% |
| FY2019 | $2.34 | +20.6% |
| FY2018 | $1.94 | +61.8% |
| FY2017 | $1.20 | +33.9% |
| FY2016 | $0.90 | -21.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026