Workiva Delivers a Clean Sweep in Q2: 19% Revenue Growth, Surging Margins, and a $123M Buyback

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Workiva reported Q2 2026 revenue of $255M (+19% YoY), non-GAAP operating margin of 16.8%, and GAAP net income of $13M, all beating guidance. The company repurchased $123M in stock and raised full-year margin targets.

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• Revenue Beat Across the Board

  Total Q2 revenue of $255M grew 19% YoY, exceeding the high end of guidance. Subscription revenue rose 19% to $236M, driven by strong customer additions and expansion.

• Margins Surge, Profitability Achieved

  Non-GAAP operating margin reached 16.8%, up 1,300 bps YoY and 180 bps above guidance. GAAP net income swung to $13M from a $(19)M loss a year ago. Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.77 nearly quadrupled the prior year's $0.19.

• Aggressive Share Repurchases

  Workiva bought back 2.5M shares for $123M in Q2 under its expanded $350M repurchase plan, with $106M remaining authorized. This represents a significant return of capital to shareholders.

• Raised Full-Year Margin Guidance

  Management now expects full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating margin of ~18%, achieving its 2027 medium-term target a year early. Q3 revenue guidance of $260M-$262M implies continued 19% growth.

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Workiva delivered a clean beat across the board. Revenue grew 19% to $255M, topping the high end of guidance, while non-GAAP operating margin hit 16.8% — a 1,300 basis point improvement year-over-year and 180 bps above the guided range. The company swung to GAAP profitability with $13M in net income, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.77 nearly quadrupled the prior year's $0.19. Management raised full-year margin guidance to 18%, a year ahead of schedule, and repurchased $123M in stock during the quarter. The combination of accelerating growth, expanding margins, and aggressive capital return signals strong execution and confidence in the outlook.