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Earnings Highlights and Summary
For the second quarter of the fiscal year 2018, Cadence reported revenues of $518 million, up 8% compared to $515 million in Q2 2017. The Company’s revenue numbers beat analysts’ estimates of $515.3 million.
During Q2 2018, Cadence recorded an income from operations of $93.1 million compared to $82.7 million in Q2 2017. The Company’s income before provision for income taxes was $90.0 million.
Cadence reported a GAAP net income of $75 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in Q2 2018 compared to $69.1 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in Q2 2017. For the reported quarter, the Company’s non-GAAP net income was $126 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $94 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the year earlier same quarter. Cadence’s earnings beat Wall Street’s estimates of $0.45 per share.
Cash Matters
Cadence’s cash and short-term investments totaled $825 million at the end of Q2 2018, with approximately $475 million in the US. The Company’s debt outstanding was $650 million at the end of the reported quarter.
Cadence’s operating cash flow was $205 million in Q2 2018. During the reported quarter, the Company used $50 million for share repurchases and $45 million to pay down borrowings under its revolving credit facility. During Q2 2018, Cadence’s reported Day Sales Outstanding (DSO) were 39 days compared to 36 days in Q2 2017.
Business Outlook
For the third quarter of the fiscal year 2018, Cadence is forecasting total revenues to be in the range of $510 million to $520 million. The Company’s GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the band of $0.22 to $0.24 for the upcoming quarter, and its non-GAAP net income per diluted share is estimated to be in the range of $0.40 to $0.42.
For the full fiscal year 2018, Cadence is forecasting total revenues to be in the band of $2.070 billion to $2.090 billion. On a GAAP basis, the Company’s net income per diluted share is estimated to be in the range of $0.95 to $1.01 for FY18. The Company’s non-GAAP net income is estimated to be in the band of $1.64 to $1.70 for FY18.
For FY18, Cadence is forecasting a non-GAAP income tax rate of 16%, down from 23% in FY17, primarily resulting from the tax rate reduction.
Stock Performance Snapshot
July 27, 2018 – At Friday’s closing bell, Cadence Design Systems’ stock fell 2.20%, ending the trading session at $45.24.
Volume traded for the day: 1.52 million shares.
Stock performance in the last month – up 5.55%; previous three-month period – up 13.21%; past twelve-month period – up 22.34%; and year-to-date – up 8.18%
After last Friday’s close, Cadence Design Systems’ market cap was at $13.19 billion.
Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 108.49.
The stock is part of the Technology sector, categorized under the Application Software industry.
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