Summary
Workday, Inc. reported solid revenue growth for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2022, with total revenues increasing by 19% and 17% respectively, driven primarily by subscription services. The company demonstrated a significant improvement in profitability, moving from a net loss in the prior year to a net income of $105.7 million for the quarter and $59.2 million for the first half. This turnaround is supported by increased revenue and a favorable impact from expense moderation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, though the company emphasizes that the extent of this favorable impact is not expected to continue long-term. Key financial highlights include continued strong subscription revenue growth, which constitutes the majority of the company's revenue. While operating expenses increased in absolute terms, they grew at a slower pace than revenue in the first half of the year, contributing to improved operating margins on a non-GAAP basis. The company's liquidity remains strong, with a significant balance of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. Despite the positive financial performance, Workday continues to invest heavily in product development and sales and marketing to fuel future growth, acknowledging that these investments will increase absolute costs in the near term.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $1.26B |
| R&D Expenses | $444.25M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.26B |
| Operating Income | -$1.12M |
| Interest Expense | $4.19M |
| Net Income | $105.74M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.43 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.41 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 246.94M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 260.02M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 19% to $1.26 billion for the three months ended July 31, 2021, and by 17% to $2.44 billion for the six months ended July 31, 2021.
- 2Subscription services revenue, the primary revenue driver, grew by 20% to $1.11 billion for the quarter and 18% to $2.15 billion for the first half.
- 3Workday achieved profitability, reporting a net income of $105.7 million for the quarter, a significant improvement from a net loss of $28.0 million in the prior year period.
- 4Non-GAAP operating margins improved significantly for the first half of the year, reaching 23.8% compared to 18.7% in the prior year, driven by revenue growth outpacing expense increases.
- 5The company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $3.3 billion as of July 31, 2021, indicating strong liquidity.
- 6Acquisition of Peakon ApS for $702 million was completed on March 9, 2021, adding an employee success platform to Workday's offerings.
- 7Deferred revenue remains substantial at $2.45 billion for the current quarter, indicating a strong future revenue pipeline from subscription contracts.