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Workday Exceeds Q4 Expectations with Revenue and Profit Growth

The enterprise software company reports strong AI-driven demand and announces fiscal 2026 projections alongside workforce restructuring.

The logo of Worday is seen at the entrance of the company's temporary stand ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland January 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File photo
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Overview

  • Workday reported adjusted earnings of $1.92 per share and total revenue of $2.21 billion for Q4, surpassing Wall Street estimates of $1.78 per share and $2.18 billion in revenue.
  • Subscription revenue grew 16% year-over-year to $2.04 billion, slightly beating analyst expectations of $2.03 billion.
  • The company forecasts fiscal 2026 subscription revenue of $8.8 billion, reflecting 14% growth, and projects a 28% adjusted operating margin.
  • Workday highlighted strong demand for its AI-integrated products, particularly in human capital management and financial software, as a key growth driver.
  • The company recently announced an 8.5% workforce reduction, cutting 1,750 jobs, as part of a restructuring plan focused on AI investment and international expansion.