Cadence: The Software Bottleneck Behind AI Chip Buildouts — Tactical Long
Cadence Design Systems sits squarely at the intersection of semiconductor demand and mission-critical software. Its EDA and IP toolchain are becoming a gating factor for complex AI accelerator tape-outs, arguing for durable revenue upside. Valuation is rich - P/E ~92, P/FCF ~75 - so this is a measured, long-term trade that sizes for execution and m…