Stock Repurchase Program (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]

Shares repurchased and the total cost of shares repurchased

The shares repurchased under Cadence’s repurchase authorizations and the total cost of repurchased shares, including commissions, during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2017 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2018		April 1, 2017
	(In thousands)
Shares repurchased	1,289		—
Total cost of repurchased shares	$	50,013	$	—