Factory Mutual Insurance Co. Increases Stake in Cadence Design Systems

The institutional investor added over 9,000 shares of the software maker in the fourth quarter.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:38am

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Factory Mutual Insurance Co. increased its holdings in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) by 4.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor now owns 220,421 shares of the software maker's stock, worth approximately $68.9 million.

Why it matters

Cadence Design Systems is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware, and intellectual property used by semiconductor companies and system designers globally. The increase in ownership by a major institutional investor like Factory Mutual Insurance Co. signals confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Factory Mutual Insurance Co. acquired an additional 9,250 shares of Cadence Design Systems in the fourth quarter, bringing its total position to 220,421 shares. This represents approximately 0.08% of the company's outstanding stock. The purchase comes as Cadence Design Systems has seen its share price fluctuate in recent months, trading between $247.70 and $376.45 over the past 52 weeks.

  • Factory Mutual Insurance Co. made the share purchases in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Cadence Design Systems' stock price has ranged from $247.70 to $376.45 over the past 52 weeks.

The players

Factory Mutual Insurance Co.

An institutional investor that manages assets for corporate and public pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

A global provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware, and intellectual property used by semiconductor companies and system designers.

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The takeaway

The increased stake by Factory Mutual Insurance Co. in Cadence Design Systems reflects the institutional investor's confidence in the software maker's long-term growth potential, despite recent stock price fluctuations. As a leading provider of EDA solutions, Cadence Design Systems remains an important player in the semiconductor and systems design industries.