Workday Reports Strong Q1 Results, Raises FY27 Operating Margin Guidance, Repurchases $1.6B in Shares
WDAY sits 22% above its 52-week low of $110.36.
Summary
Workday announced strong Q1 fiscal 2027 financial results, including double-digit revenue growth and a substantial increase in profitability, while also raising its full-year operating margin outlook and executing significant share repurchases.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · WDAY
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Strong Q1 Financial Performance
Total revenues grew 13.5% to $2.542 billion, with subscription revenues up 14.3% to $2.354 billion. Non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $2.66, up from $2.23 year-over-year.
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Increased Profitability Guidance
Workday raised its fiscal 2027 full-year non-GAAP operating margin guidance to 30.5%, indicating an improved outlook for profitability.
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Significant Share Repurchase
The company repurchased approximately 12.0 million shares of Class A common stock for $1.6 billion during the quarter, returning substantial capital to shareholders.
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Robust Cash Flow Generation
Operating cash flows increased to $696 million and free cash flows to $616 million, demonstrating strong liquidity.
Analysis · WDAY · Technology
Workday delivered robust first-quarter results, exceeding expectations with strong revenue growth and a significant increase in operating income and diluted EPS. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2027 non-GAAP operating margin guidance, signaling improved profitability. Additionally, Workday repurchased $1.6 billion of its Class A common stock, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
At the time of this filing, WDAY was trading at $134.90 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $30.5B. The 52-week trading range was $110.36 to $274.11. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.