Summary
Workday, Inc. reported solid financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2026. Total revenues increased by 13% year-over-year, driven by a 14% increase in subscription services revenue, which now constitutes 92% of total revenue. This growth was supported by strong customer expansion and new customer acquisition. The company also demonstrated improved profitability, with GAAP operating income more than doubling year-over-year for the quarter and increasing significantly for the half. Non-GAAP operating margins remained robust at 29.0% for the quarter and 29.6% for the half, indicating effective cost management despite increased investments in product development and sales and marketing. The company's financial position remains strong with substantial cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. Notably, Workday announced a significant restructuring plan earlier in the fiscal year, which resulted in a workforce reduction and associated charges. While this plan impacted costs in the short term, the company expects it to contribute to long-term durable growth and margin expansion. Looking ahead, Workday has also announced the pending acquisition of Paradox, Inc. for approximately $1.0 billion, signaling continued strategic investment in AI capabilities and market expansion. The company's strong backlog of future subscription revenue provides visibility into continued growth.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $2.35B |
| R&D Expenses | $660.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $2.10B |
| Operating Income | $248.00M |
| Interest Expense | $29.00M |
| Net Income | $228.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.86 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.84 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 266.78M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 270.18M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues grew 13% to $2.35 billion for Q2 FY2026, driven by a 14% increase in subscription services revenue to $2.17 billion.
- 2GAAP operating income surged to $248 million from $111 million in the prior year's quarter, reflecting improved operational leverage.
- 3Non-GAAP operating margin remained strong at 29.0%, up from 24.9% in the prior year's quarter.
- 4Subscription revenue backlog reached $25.4 billion, an 18% increase year-over-year, indicating strong future revenue visibility.
- 5The company continued to repurchase shares, with $299 million spent in Q2 FY2026 under its ongoing share repurchase programs.
- 6Workday announced its intent to acquire Paradox, Inc. for approximately $1.0 billion in cash, reinforcing its commitment to AI and candidate experience solutions.
- 7Restructuring charges of $167 million were incurred in the first half of FY2026 related to workforce reductions and office space exits, impacting profitability but supporting long-term efficiency.