VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Stock Comparison

Airbnb, Inc. vs Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Airbnb, Inc.

ABNB · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
Moat score
69/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

CDNS · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)$86.5B
SectorTechnology
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-29
Moat score
84/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. leads (84 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Airbnb, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Airbnb, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Airbnb Marketplace); Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has 3 segments (71% in Core EDA).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Airbnb, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has 8 across 3.

Primary market context

Airbnb, Inc.

Airbnb Marketplace

Market

Online marketplace for short-term accommodations and experiences

Geography

Global

Customer

Hosts (supply) and guests (demand)

Role

Marketplace / platform operator

Revenue share

100%

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Core EDA

Market

Electronic design automation tools for semiconductor IC design and verification (digital, custom/analog, signoff, functional verification)

Geography

Global

Customer

Semiconductor designers (fabless and IDMs) and system companies with in-house silicon teams

Role

Tool vendor / workflow platform

Revenue share

71%

Side-by-side metrics

Airbnb, Inc.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ABNB - NASDAQ
CDNS - NASDAQ
Market cap (USD)
n/a
$86.5B
Sector
Consumer
Technology
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Airbnb Marketplace
Core EDA
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
29%-31% (estimated)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
69 / 100
84 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Financial
Demand, Legal, Supply
Last update
2025-12-25
2025-12-29

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

No overlap yet.

Airbnb, Inc. strengths

Two Sided NetworkReputation ReviewsBrand TrustFloat Prepayment

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. strengths

Data Workflow LockinSuite BundlingLong Term ContractsDesign In QualificationInstalled Base ConsumablesIP Choke PointCapex Knowhow ScaleService Field Network

Segment mix

Airbnb, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Airbnb Marketplace

Competitive

100%

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. segments

Full profile >

Core EDA

Oligopoly

71%

Semiconductor IP

Oligopoly

13%

System Design and Analysis

Competitive

16%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.