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Workday (WDAY)

Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Workday.

Research analysts who have asked questions during Workday earnings calls.

Brent Thill

Jefferies

8 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, AMZN, ASAN +25 more

Karl Keirstead

UBS

8 questions for WDAY

Also covers: DDOG, GTLB, MDB +4 more

Mark Murphy

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

8 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, AKAM, CFLT +23 more

S. Kirk Materne

Evercore ISI

8 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, AVPT, BLKB +16 more

Brad Zelnick

Credit Suisse

7 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, CFLT, CHKP +19 more

Michael Turrin

Wells Fargo

7 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, ADSK, CFLT +29 more

Bradley Sills

Bank of America

6 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, BILL, CRM +14 more

Raimo Lenschow

Barclays

6 questions for WDAY

Also covers: APPN, BASE, BIGC +35 more

Aleksandr Zukin

Wolfe Research

5 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, DAY, DOCU +20 more

Kash Rangan

Goldman Sachs

3 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, CRM, CRWV +17 more

Kasthuri Rangan

Goldman Sachs

3 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, BASE, CFLT +21 more

Keith Weiss

Morgan Stanley

3 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, APPN, BILL +19 more

Alex Zukin

Wolfe Research LLC

2 questions for WDAY

Also covers: ADBE, ASAN, CFLT +25 more

Brad Sills

Bank of America Corporation

2 questions for WDAY

Also covers: CRM, DOCU

Derrick Wood

TD Cowen

2 questions for WDAY

Also covers: APPN, AVPT, BRZE +13 more

James Wood

TD Cowen

2 questions for WDAY

Also covers: BRZE, CFLT, DOMO +4 more

Rishi Jaluria

RBC Capital Markets

2 questions for WDAY

Also covers: AKAM, BOX, COUR +19 more

Scott Berg

Needham & Company, LLC

2 questions for WDAY

Also covers: AMPL, BILL, BRZE +22 more

John DiFucci

Guggenheim Securities

1 question for WDAY

Also covers: AKAM, ARM, CHKP +11 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for WDAY.

Workday Reports Solid Q3 2026 Results with Strong AI Momentum and Increased Share Buyback Plan
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Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Workday delivered solid Q3 2026 financial results, with subscription revenue growing 15% to $2.244 billion and a non-GAAP operating margin of 28.5%. Total revenue for the quarter was $2.432 billion, reflecting a 13% growth.
  • The company is significantly advancing its AI strategy, with AI products contributing over 1.5 points of ARR growth this quarter. Workday closed the acquisitions of Paradox and Sana in Q3 and announced its intent to acquire Pipedream, aiming to enhance its AI capabilities and user experience.
  • Workday provided an optimistic outlook, guiding for Q4 2026 subscription revenue of $2.355 billion (15% growth) and an FY26 non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 29%. The FY26 operating cash flow outlook was increased to $2.90 billion, with free cash flow expected to be $2.70 billion.
  • The company demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns, repurchasing $803 million of shares in Q3 2026 and planning an additional $3.6 billion through FY27, bringing total planned repurchases to $5 billion.
Nov 25, 2025, 9:30 PM
Workday Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results and Updates Financial Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Workday delivered Q3 2026 subscription revenue of $2.244 billion, a 15% increase, and achieved a non-GAAP operating margin of 28.5%. The 12-month subscription revenue backlog (CRPO) grew 17.6% to $8.21 billion.
  • For Q4 2026, the company expects subscription revenue of $2.355 billion, representing 15% growth, and has raised its FY26 operating cash flow outlook to $2.90 billion.
  • Workday is targeting a subscription revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%-15% through FY28, with FY27 growth specifically expected at approximately 13%.
  • Strategic initiatives include significant investments in AI, with AI products contributing over 1.5 points of ARR growth in Q3, and the expansion of its Workday Go offering. The company also repurchased $803 million in shares during Q3 and plans an additional $3.6 billion buyback through FY27.
Nov 25, 2025, 9:30 PM
Workday Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results, Driven by AI and Acquisitions
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Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
  • Workday delivered solid Q3 2026 results, with 15% subscription revenue growth and a 28.5% non-GAAP operating margin. Total revenue for the quarter was $2.432 billion, representing 13% growth.
  • The company increased its FY26 operating cash flow outlook to $2.90 billion and expects FY26 subscription revenue of $8.828 billion, a 14% growth. Workday is targeting a subscription revenue CAGR of 12%-15% through FY28.
  • AI products contributed significantly, adding over 1.5 points of ARR growth in Q3. Workday closed the acquisitions of Paradox and Sana in Q3 and announced the intent to acquire Pipedream, further enhancing its AI capabilities and market position.
  • Customer momentum continued with healthcare becoming the sixth industry to exceed $1 billion in ARR. The company also repurchased $803 million of shares during Q3 2026.
Nov 25, 2025, 9:30 PM
Workday Reports Q3 FY26 Results and Provides FY26 Guidance
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Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Workday reported strong Q3 FY26 financial results, with Total Revenues reaching $2.432 billion, a 12.6% increase year-over-year, and Subscription Revenues growing 14.6% year-over-year to $2.244 billion. The company also achieved a Non-GAAP Operating Margin of 28.5% and Operating Cash Flows of $588 million.
  • The company provided Q4 FY26 guidance, projecting Total Revenues of $2.523 billion (14% increase YoY) and Subscription Revenues of $2.355 billion (15% increase YoY). For the full year FY26, Workday expects Total Revenues of $9.543 billion (13% increase YoY) and a Non-GAAP Operating Margin of approximately 29%.
  • Workday is making significant strategic investments in AI, including a €175 million investment for a new AI Centre of Excellence in Dublin and the acquisitions of AI companies Paradox and Sana. The company also launched new AI innovations such as Workday Illuminate™ AI agents and Workday Data Cloud.
  • Customer growth continued with new wins and expansions, and the Healthcare industry became Workday's sixth industry to surpass $1 billion in annual recurring revenue.
Nov 25, 2025, 9:30 PM
Workday Announces Strong Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Results and Updates Full-Year Guidance
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Workday reported fiscal Q3 2026 total revenues of $2.432 billion, an increase of 12.6% from the prior year, with subscription revenues reaching $2.244 billion, up 14.6%.
  • Non-GAAP diluted net income per share for Q3 2026 was $2.32, compared to $1.89 in the same period last year.
  • The company updated its fiscal 2026 full-year guidance, now expecting subscription revenues of $8.828 billion, representing 14.4% growth, and a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 29%.
  • Workday repurchased approximately 3.4 million shares of Class A common stock for $803 million during the quarter.
  • The 12-month subscription revenue backlog grew 17.6% year-over-year to $8.21 billion, and the company completed the acquisitions of Paradox and Sana.
Nov 25, 2025, 9:03 PM
Workday Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Financial Results and Updates Full-Year Guidance
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Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
  • Workday reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter total revenues of $2.432 billion, an increase of 12.6% year-over-year, with subscription revenues reaching $2.244 billion, up 14.6% from the prior year.
  • Diluted net income per share for the quarter was $0.94, and non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $2.32.
  • The company's 12-month subscription revenue backlog increased 17.6% to $8.21 billion, and the total subscription revenue backlog grew 17.0% to $25.96 billion.
  • Workday updated its fiscal 2026 full-year guidance, projecting subscription revenues of $8.828 billion, representing 14.4% growth, and a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 29%.
  • During the quarter, Workday repurchased approximately 3.4 million shares of Class A common stock for $803 million and closed the acquisitions of Paradox and Sana.
Nov 25, 2025, 9:01 PM
Workday Reports Strong Q3 Earnings and Raises FY26 Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Workday (WDAY) reported strong fiscal third-quarter earnings with an adjusted EPS of $2.32 and revenue of $2.432 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
  • The company's growth was primarily driven by increasing demand for its AI-enhanced human capital and financial management software, contributing to a robust subscription revenue base of $2.24 billion.
  • Workday projects a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 29% for fiscal year 2026 and expects subscription revenue to grow by 14-16%, reaching about $8.8 billion.
  • The company maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 2.1 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, although insider selling activity involving 413,446 shares has been noted.
Nov 24, 2025, 11:56 PM
Workday Expands Ecosystem with Developer Network, Google BigQuery Partnership, and Pipedream Acquisition
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Product Launch
New Projects/Investments
M&A
  • Workday introduced a new global developer network to provide access to Workday AI tools and training, offering certifications and hands-on experience to foster AI talent. This network is expected to go live in early 2026.
  • Google BigQuery has joined Workday Data Cloud, offering customers secure, zero-copy access to Workday HR and finance data within Google Cloud for AI-powered insights. Workday Data Cloud will be available to early adopter customers in the first half of 2026.
  • Workday announced the planned acquisition of Pipedream, an integration platform for AI agents, to further expand its open ecosystem and empower customers with an end-to-end AI agent platform.
Nov 19, 2025, 7:30 AM
Workday Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Pipedream
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • Workday, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pipedream, a leading integration platform for AI agents.
  • Pipedream provides more than 3,000 pre-built connectors to business applications, which will enable Workday's AI agents to initiate workflows, pull data, and execute tasks across Workday and critical third-party systems.
  • The acquisition is intended to strengthen Workday's platform by connecting its trusted HR and Finance data to a broader ecosystem, facilitating actionable AI.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Workday's fiscal year 2026, ending January 31, 2026.
Nov 19, 2025, 7:30 AM
Workday Completes Acquisition of Sana
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
Product Launch
  • Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY) has completed its acquisition of Sana, a leading AI company specializing in enterprise knowledge tools.
  • The acquisition aims to establish Workday as the "new front door for work," integrating critical applications and insights onto Workday's platform for a unified employee experience.
  • This strategic move combines Sana's AI-powered search, agents, and learning capabilities with Workday's data to deliver proactive, personalized, and intelligent employee experiences.
  • The integration will introduce Sana Agents for automating workflows and analyzing data, and Sana Learn to enhance Workday Learning with an AI-native platform.
Nov 4, 2025, 2:15 PM