Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Quarterly or annual earnings results released. Often paired with a press release as Exhibit 99.1.

On April 27, 2026 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (“Cadence”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 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 March 31, 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…

Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Press releases, exhibits, and supporting documents attached to this filing.

(d) ExhibitsExhibit No. Description99.01Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on April 27, 2026.99.02CFO Commentary on Results of Quarter Ended March 31, 2026.104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).SIGNATURESPursuant 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: April 27, 2026CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.By: /s/ John M. Wall John M. Wall Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer