EDA Revenue Up 12.7%; APAC Roars Back

Worldwide EDA and semiconductor IP revenue reached $5.748 billion in Q1 2026, a 12.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The key driver continues to be demand for tools used to create AI server chips, with computer-aided engineering up 15.5% to $2.018 billion. There was a noticeable bump in Chinese sales due to a relaxation of export restrictions, rising $31% to $508 million, versus $388 million in Q1 2025. “At a high level, growth was stronger than we’ve seen this last year,” said Wa