CDNS: Financial results

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 27, 2026 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (“Cadence”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and a copy of the commentary by the Chief Financial Officer of Cadence regarding Cadence's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.02, and the press release and the commentary are incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.01 Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on July 27, 2026. 99.02 CFO Commentary on Results of Quarter Ended June 30, 2026. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: July 27, 2026 CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. By: /s/ John M. Wall John M. Wall Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer