Stock Repurchase Program (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2018		July 1, 2017		June 30, 2018		July 1, 2017
	(In thousands)
Shares repurchased	1,224		—		2,512		—
Total cost of repurchased shares	$	50,012	$	—	$	100,025	$	—