Cadence Design Systems VP Sells $295K in Stock

Insider transaction represents a 1.04% decrease in the VP's position.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:15pm

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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) VP Paul Cunningham sold 1,000 shares of the company's stock on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $295.09, for a total transaction value of $295,090.00. Following the sale, Cunningham now directly owns 95,137 shares in the company, valued at approximately $28,073,977.33.

Why it matters

Insider selling transactions can provide insights into a company's performance and the sentiment of its leadership. While a single sale does not necessarily indicate broader issues, it is noteworthy when a vice president reduces their position, as it may signal a change in their outlook on the company's prospects.

The details

The sale represents a 1.04% decrease in Cunningham's position in Cadence Design Systems. The company is a global provider of electronic design automation software, hardware and intellectual property used in semiconductor and systems design. Cadence serves customers across the semiconductor, original equipment manufacturer and system designer industries.

  • The transaction occurred on Monday, February 2nd, 2026.

The players

Paul Cunningham

Vice President at Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

A global provider of electronic design automation software, hardware and intellectual property used in semiconductor and systems design.

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What they’re saying

“This trade represents a 1.04% decrease in their position.”

— Paul Cunningham, Vice President (Transcript Daily)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Insider selling transactions can provide insights into a company's performance and the sentiment of its leadership. While a single sale does not necessarily indicate broader issues, it is noteworthy when a vice president reduces their position, as it may signal a change in their outlook on the company's prospects.