WDAY

NASDAQ · Technology

Workday Inc-Class A

Q: What does Workday do?

Workday sells cloud software that serves as the system of record for human resources and corporate finance at large enterprises. Its Human Capital Management suite handles payroll, recruiting, talent management, and workforce planning. Its Financial Management suite handles accounting, procurement, and financial reporting. What sets Workday apart architecturally is that HR and finance data live in a single unified system rather than separate databases bolted together—making cross-functional analytics possible without complex data integration work.

Q: Is WDAY stock a good investment?

Workday's high switching costs are the foundation of its investment case—replacing a company's payroll and financial reporting system is a multi-year project that most finance and HR teams prefer to avoid. Net revenue retention has been consistently strong, meaning existing customers spend more each year. Revenue growth has decelerated as the company serves an increasing share of large enterprise potential customers. Competition from SAP and Oracle, both of which have invested heavily in cloud HCM, is intensifying at the top of the market.

Q: Who are Workday's main competitors?

SAP SuccessFactors is the primary global competitor in HCM, with deep penetration among large European multinationals and SAP ERP customers. Oracle HCM Cloud and Oracle Fusion compete across both HR and financial management, leveraging Oracle's existing ERP customer base. ADP competes in payroll and workforce management, particularly for mid-market companies. Ceridian (Dayforce) targets the HCM market below Workday's typical customer size. ServiceNow competes in adjacent HR service delivery workflows.

Q: What makes WDAY stock unique?

Workday's single data model—where every piece of HR and finance data is stored in a consistent format from day one—eliminates the integration complexity that plagues companies running SAP and Oracle systems assembled through acquisitions. This architecture enables AI-driven analytics that draw on combined workforce and financial data without custom connectors. The company's net revenue retention above 100% for its entire public history demonstrates that customers consistently find new use cases worth paying for within the existing platform.

Q: Where is WDAY trading today?

WDAY last closed at $129.29, down 5.67% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $139.38 and a high of $281.00. The current price represents 0% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.

Q: What are analyst ratings for WDAY stock?

Among 48 analysts covering WDAY, the consensus rating is Buy — 32 rate it a buy, 16 hold, and 0 sell. The average price target sits at $180.57, implying 40% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.

Q: How much revenue does Workday Inc-Class A generate?

Workday Inc-Class A generated $8.88B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $553.08M reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 6.2% reflects the competitive nature of its industry.

Q: What is the price-to-earnings ratio for WDAY?

WDAY trades at a P/E ratio of 32.53 on trailing earnings of $4.49 per share. That's above the S&P 500 historical average, suggesting the market expects above-average earnings growth ahead. Comparing this multiple against Technology sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.

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$129.29

-7.77 (-5.67%)

As of Mar 24, 9:34 PM ET ·

Day Range $128.28 — $136.55

52W Range $139.38 — $281.00

Performance

1D —

1W —

1M —

3M -41.42%

6M -47.59%

1Y -48.86%

YTD -37.17%

Open$135.33

Previous Close$137.06

Day High$136.55

Day Low$128.28

52W High$281.00

52W Low$139.38

Volume—

Avg Volume5.43M

Market Cap39.33B

P/E Ratio32.53

EPS$4.49

SectorTechnology

Technical Indicators

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SMA 50 $192.19 Below

SMA 200 $225.17 Below

RSI (14) 22.8 Oversold

Trend Death Cross Bearish

Analyst Ratings

Buy

48 analysts

32 Buy 16 Hold 0 Sell

Price Target +39.7% upside

Current
$129.29

Target
$180.57

$121.49 $180.57 avg $203.39

Key Financials

	FY 2026	FY 2025	FY 2024
Revenue	8.88B	7.53B	7.77B
Net Income	553.08M	421.80M	1.29B
Profit Margin	6.2%	5.9%	16.6%
EBITDA	784.39M	631.45M	1.88B
Free Cash Flow	—	—	1.06B
Rev Growth	+18.0%	+18.0%	+14.1%
Debt/Equity	0.33	0.33	1.32

About Workday Inc-Class A

Workday, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, headquartered in Pleasanton, California. The company's platform delivers human capital management, financial management, planning, spend management, and analytics applications to medium and large enterprises across a wide range of industries. Workday is one of the largest pure-play enterprise software companies in the world, serving thousands of customers globally including many of the world's largest corporations. Its subscription-based model generates highly recurring revenue, and the company competes primarily with SAP and Oracle in the enterprise human capital management and financial management software market.

Technology Peers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change	P/E	Mkt Cap
AAPL	Apple Inc	$251.64	+0.06%	30.9	3.64T
MSFT	Microsoft Corp	$372.74	-2.68%	23.9	2.85T
ORCL	Oracle Corporation	$147.09	-4.70%	29.5	454.78B
PLTR	Palantir Technologies	$154.78	-3.77%	197.9	321.65B
IBM	Intl Business Machines Corp	$240.59	-3.16%	22.6	238.92B
CRM	Salesforce Inc	$183.02	-6.23%	24.1	179.61B

WDAY Frequently Asked Questions

What does Workday do?

Workday sells cloud software that serves as the system of record for human resources and corporate finance at large enterprises. Its Human Capital Management suite handles payroll, recruiting, talent management, and workforce planning. Its Financial Management suite handles accounting, procurement, and financial reporting. What sets Workday apart architecturally is that HR and finance data live in a single unified system rather than separate databases bolted together—making cross-functional analytics possible without complex data integration work.

Is WDAY stock a good investment?

Workday's high switching costs are the foundation of its investment case—replacing a company's payroll and financial reporting system is a multi-year project that most finance and HR teams prefer to avoid. Net revenue retention has been consistently strong, meaning existing customers spend more each year. Revenue growth has decelerated as the company serves an increasing share of large enterprise potential customers. Competition from SAP and Oracle, both of which have invested heavily in cloud HCM, is intensifying at the top of the market.

Who are Workday's main competitors?

SAP SuccessFactors is the primary global competitor in HCM, with deep penetration among large European multinationals and SAP ERP customers. Oracle HCM Cloud and Oracle Fusion compete across both HR and financial management, leveraging Oracle's existing ERP customer base. ADP competes in payroll and workforce management, particularly for mid-market companies. Ceridian (Dayforce) targets the HCM market below Workday's typical customer size. ServiceNow competes in adjacent HR service delivery workflows.

What makes WDAY stock unique?

Workday's single data model—where every piece of HR and finance data is stored in a consistent format from day one—eliminates the integration complexity that plagues companies running SAP and Oracle systems assembled through acquisitions. This architecture enables AI-driven analytics that draw on combined workforce and financial data without custom connectors. The company's net revenue retention above 100% for its entire public history demonstrates that customers consistently find new use cases worth paying for within the existing platform.

Where is WDAY trading today?

WDAY last closed at $129.29, down 5.67% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $139.38 and a high of $281.00. The current price represents 0% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.

What are analyst ratings for WDAY stock?

Among 48 analysts covering WDAY, the consensus rating is Buy — 32 rate it a buy, 16 hold, and 0 sell. The average price target sits at $180.57, implying 40% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.

How much revenue does Workday Inc-Class A generate?

Workday Inc-Class A generated $8.88B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $553.08M reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 6.2% reflects the competitive nature of its industry.

What is the price-to-earnings ratio for WDAY?

WDAY trades at a P/E ratio of 32.53 on trailing earnings of $4.49 per share. That's above the S&P 500 historical average, suggesting the market expects above-average earnings growth ahead. Comparing this multiple against Technology sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.

How has WDAY performed compared to last year?

Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -41.42% (3M), -47.59% (6M), -48.86% (1Y), -37.17% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether WDAY is outperforming or lagging the broader market.