Company / Operating Cash Flow
Cadence Design Systems Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$1.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$729.6M / $1.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+37.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#41 of 307
Information Technology
What the data says
Cadence Design Systems's operating cash flow of $1.7B is higher than 87% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $317M in FY2016 to $1.7B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.8%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $1.3B to $1.7B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +24.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +13.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-10.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +13.8%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 37.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #41 out of 307 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.7B | +37.1% |
| FY2024 | $1.3B | -6.6% |
| FY2023 | $1.3B | +49.1% |
| FY2022 | $904.9M | +24.0% |
| FY2021 | $729.6M | -19.4% |
| FY2020 | $904.9M | +24.0% |
| FY2019 | $729.6M | +20.6% |
| FY2018 | $604.8M | +59.9% |
| FY2017 | $378.2M | +19.4% |
| FY2016 | $316.7M | -16.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026