CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported for CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC (CDNS), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
Compiled automatically from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings and refreshed daily. Figures count purchases (code P) and sales (code S) only — not grants, option exercises, or gifts. How this page is built. Not investment advice.
Quick Answer
Are CDNS insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($6.0K) and 39 sales ($104.5M) — net selling of $104.5M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 383 Form 4 filings for CDNS: 1 buys ($6.0K) and 382 sells ($1.0B).
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
What stands out
- The largest open-market purchase in the last 12 months was $6.0K by Moshe Gavrielov (Director) on Mar 4, 2026. SEC ↗
- The most recent open-market purchase was reported on Mar 4, 2026 (7 months ago).
Key Statistics (January 2018 – Oct 16, 2026)
Insider sentiment
Net sellingNet insider flow of $1.0B in net selling since January 2018, and $104.5M in net selling over the last 12 months.
Recent CDNS insider transactions
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Paul Cunningham | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 2.0K | $324.13 | $648.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Vincentelli Alberto Sangiovanni | Director | Sale | 1.3K | $350.07 | $437.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Paul Cunningham | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 2.0K | $277.12 | $554.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Ita M Brennan | Director | Sale | 180 | $285.51 | $51.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Scannell Paul | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 280 | $339.00 | $94.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Vincentelli Alberto Sangiovanni | Director | Sale | 1.3K | $320.88 | $401.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Chin-Chi Teng | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 4.7K | $314.49 | $1.5M | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Paul Cunningham | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 2.0K | $323.32 | $646.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Chin-Chi Teng | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 4.5K | $339.46 | $1.5M | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Paul Cunningham | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 2.0K | $383.36 | $766.7K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Chin-Chi Teng | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 4.5K | $384.88 | $1.7M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Paul Cunningham | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 2.0K | $391.00 | $782.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 15, 2026 | James D Plummer | Director | Sale | 1.5K | $381.34 | $576.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Ita M Brennan | Director | Sale | 180 | $387.45 | $69.7K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Anirudh Devgan | President and CEO | Sale | 76.8K | $401.51 | $30.8M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Scannell Paul | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 7.1K | $393.91 | $2.8M | SEC ↗ |
| May 27, 2026 | Chin-Chi Teng | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 4.5K | $369.35 | $1.7M | SEC ↗ |
| May 27, 2026 | Anirudh Devgan | President and CEO | Sale | 51.9K | $370.00 | $19.2M | SEC ↗ |
| May 20, 2026 | Scannell Paul | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 1.1K | $345.06 | $369.6K | SEC ↗ |
| May 20, 2026 | Scannell Paul | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 1.1K | $345.06 | $369.6K | SEC ↗ |
| May 7, 2026 | John M Wall | Sr. VP & CFO | Sale | 5.0K | $348.71 | $1.7M | SEC ↗ |
| May 5, 2026 | Paul Cunningham | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 1.0K | $337.49 | $337.5K | SEC ↗ |
| May 5, 2026 | Scannell Paul | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 10.5K | $339.00 | $3.6M | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 20, 2026 | John M Wall | Sr. VP & CFO | Sale | 21.5K | $309.45 | $6.7M | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Paul Cunningham | Sr. Vice President | Sale | 1.0K | $280.19 | $280.2K | SEC ↗ |
Showing the 25 most recent of 383 Form 4 filings for CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC.
Most active CDNS insiders
- Lip BU Tan69 filings
- Paul Cunningham61 filings
- Anirudh Devgan41 filings
- Aneel Zaman33 filings
- John M Wall32 filings
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Are CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($6.0K) and 39 sales ($104.5M) — net selling of $104.5M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 383 Form 4 filings for CDNS: 1 buys ($6.0K) and 382 sells ($1.0B). Over the full record that is net selling of $1.0B.
How many insiders trade CDNS stock?
20 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly — have reported Form 4 transactions for CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC. The most recent filing was accepted on Oct 16, 2026.
Where does Trabud get CDNS insider trading data?
All CDNS insider trading data comes directly from official SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings, which corporate insiders must submit within two business days of a transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.