13 Stocks with Consistent Growth to Buy Right Now

11. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS)

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) earns a place on our 13 stocks with consistent growth to buy right now.

Approximately 88% of covering analysts maintain bullish ratings for Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS), indicating that analyst sentiment regarding the company remains strong. With a consensus price target of $380.00, the stock may see an increase of almost 30.39%.

Amid this, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) announced in a press release on February 23, 2026, that it had successfully finalized its acquisition of Hexagon AB’s Design and Engineering division for around 2.7 billion euros. This was split between 30% Cadence shares and 70% cash.

By including tools like MSC Nastran and Adams into its multiphysics platform, the deal broadens Cadence’s System Design and Analysis portfolio. Although the deal is expected to be $0.28 dilutive to 2026 non-GAAP EPS before becoming accretive in 2027, the company forecasts that the acquired business will add roughly $160 million to 2026 revenue. It will also strengthen its Intelligent System Design strategy and position it for physical AI and digital twin opportunities across industries like robotics, transportation, and autonomous systems.

Cadence Design Systems helps companies in the computer, automotive, aerospace, and industrial industries create cutting-edge chips and systems by developing software, hardware, and intellectual property solutions for designing semiconductors and intricate electronic systems.