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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-based compensation expense and allocation by cost
Stock-based compensation expense is reflected in Cadence’s condensed consolidated income statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
June 30,
2025
June 30,
2026
June 30,
2025
(In thousands)
Cost of product and maintenance$3,205 $2,122 $6,211 $4,276 
Cost of services3,660 2,449 7,081 4,915 
Marketing and sales26,285 22,857 50,387 44,528 
Research and development93,318 73,188 180,659 140,277 
General and administrative20,422 17,709 40,735 31,942 
Total stock-based compensation expense$146,890 $118,325 $285,073 $225,938