Strong Bookings and Record Multi-Year Orders in Key Sectors
Benchmark reported record multiyear bookings in Q2, led by medical and AC&C sectors, which have been slower to recover.
Management emphasized that these bookings indicate strong demand and positive future outlook, supporting expectations of sequential momentum and return to annual growth in Q4.
The record bookings are seen as a key indicator of the company's strategic positioning and operational strength.
Cadence delivered exceptional financial results for Q2 2025, exceeding revenue and EPS guidance with 20% revenue growth and 29% non-GAAP EPS growth year-over-year.
Cash balance at quarter end was $2.823 billion, debt outstanding was $2.5 billion, operating cash flow was $378 million, and $175 million was used to repurchase shares.
Core EDA revenue grew 16% year-over-year, IP business grew more than 25% year-over-year, and system design and analysis business grew 35% year-over-year.
Recurring revenue was 78% in Q2, a multiyear low, impacted by strong hardware demand and paused ratable revenue in China.
Total revenue was $1.275 billion, GAAP operating margin was 19%, non-GAAP operating margin was 42.8%, GAAP EPS was $0.59, and non-GAAP EPS was $1.65.