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Cadence Raises 2026 Guidance Amid Strong Cash Flow

Cadence Design Systems raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $6.26-$6.34 billion from $6.125-$6.225 billion, citing broad-based demand for its AI-driven portfolio. In the second quarter of 2026, the company generated $635 million in operating cash flow and $582 million in free cash flow, up from $356 million and $307 million in the prior quarter, respectively. Cadence repurchased $200 million of shares in the quarter and expects to use roughly 50% of its free cash flow for buybacks in 2026. The company also raised its 2026 operating cash flow forecast to $2 billion from $1.875-$1.975 billion. Management expects acquisition and IP profitability to improve into 2027, and in February 2026, Cadence acquired Hexagon AB's Design & Engineering division for €2.7 billion to expand in the structural analysis market. Despite concerns over macroeconomic volatility and competition from Synopsys and Keysight, Cadence remains asset-light and does not expect Agentic AI to significantly increase capital intensity.

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CDNS · Capital · Positive Cadence raised 2026 revenue and operating cash flow guidance and reported strong Q2 cash flow with $200M buybacks.

CDNS · Demand · Positive Guidance raise was driven by broad-based demand for its AI-driven portfolio.

0GRX.LSE · Capital · Neutral Hexagon's Design & Engineering division was acquired by Cadence for €2.7B, a passing mention of the seller.

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Baker Hughes reports second-quarter orders of $10.5 billion and raises full-year IET order guidance

Baker Hughes announced second-quarter 2026 results with orders reaching $10.5 billion, including $7.1 billion from its Industrial & Energy Technology segment, which saw record bookings double year-over-year. Revenue was $6.7 billion, while attributable net income came in at $681 million, or $0.68 per diluted share on a GAAP basis, and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.64. Adjusted EBITDA was $1,231 million, exceeding the high end of the company's guidance range, and cash flows from operating activities were $1,345 million with free cash flow of $1,109 million. The company raised its full-year IET order guidance and increased its Horizon 2 IET orders outlook to more than $45 billion, citing robust demand across power systems and LNG. Baker Hughes also completed its acquisition of Chart Industries and announced the sale of Waygate Technologies to Hexagon for approximately $1.45 billion.

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BKR · Capital · Positive Baker Hughes reported strong Q2 results with orders of $10.5B, record IET bookings, raised full-year guidance, and beat EBITDA guidance.

GTLS · Capital · Positive Chart Industries was acquired by Baker Hughes, implying a positive valuation event for Chart shareholders.

0GRX.LSE · Capital · Positive Hexagon is acquiring Waygate Technologies from Baker Hughes for $1.45B, a strategic acquisition.

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Inline Metrology Market Forecast to Hit $3.8 Billion by 2032

The global inline metrology market is projected to grow from $2.63 billion in 2026 to $3.80 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The semiconductor and electronics end-use industry is expected to register the fastest growth throughout the forecast period, driven by increased device complexity and advanced manufacturing nodes. Quality control and inspection applications are projected to account for the largest market share by 2032, as manufacturers integrate measurement and inspection directly into production lines. North America is anticipated to hold the second-largest market share in 2026, supported by advanced manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, and automotive production hubs. Major industry players include Hexagon AB, Carl Zeiss AG, KLA Corporation, KEYENCE CORPORATION, and Renishaw plc.

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KLAC · Demand · Positive KLA is a major player in inline metrology, and the market growth driven by semiconductor complexity and advanced nodes increases demand for its inspection equipment.

0GRX.LSE · Demand · Positive Hexagon is a key player in inline metrology; market growth from advanced manufacturing and automotive hubs boosts demand for its measurement solutions.

6861.JP · Demand · Positive Keyence is a major player in inline metrology; market growth from semiconductor and electronics industries increases demand for its inspection systems.

RSW.LSE · Demand · Positive Renishaw is a major inline metrology provider; the forecasted market growth, especially in quality control, supports demand for its products.

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