Ultime notizie per Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) Azioni

Workday

Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2005, Workday now employs over 18,000 employees.

Workday Inc

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WDAY usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Workday. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 66% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $244,664, and 7 are calls, amounting to $284,340.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $220.0 to $282.5 for Workday over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Workday's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Workday's whale activity within a strike price range from $220.0 to $282.5 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Workday Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732213213_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$189.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$55.6K</td>
<td align="right">587</td>
<td align="right">275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td align="right">751</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td align="right">751</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$282.50</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Workday</h3>
<p>Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2005, Workday now employs over 18,000 employees.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Workday, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Workday</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 937,628, the price of WDAY is up 1.34% at $262.92. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 5 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Workday</h3>
<p>A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $305.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Scotiabank lowers its rating to Sector Outperform with a new price target of $340.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Hold rating on Workday, maintaining a target price of $270. </p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Workday options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Options

Markets

WDAY

Looking At Workday's Recent Unusual Options Activity

WIIM

ADBE

ASAN

BILL

CHKP

DDOG

DOCN

ESTC

GTLB

HUBS

INTU

IONQ

OKTA

ORCL

QUBT

RGTI

TEAM

TWLO

Shares of software, cybersecurity, and cloud companies are trading higher in possible sympathy with Snowflake, which saw gains after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results and raised its FY25 product revenue guidance.

<p><strong>Workday's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NYSE">WDAY</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.21% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>4.72 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 2.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 3.65 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Workday Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732194917_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Workday has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Workday's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Workday's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.37%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Trading Ideas

Peering Into Workday's Recent Short Interest

<p>Scotiabank  analyst  Allan Verkhovski   initiates coverage on Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Sector Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $340.</p>


News

Price Target

Initiation

Analyst Ratings

Scotiabank Initiates Coverage On Workday with Sector Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $340

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in WDAY usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Workday. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $307,567, and 6 are calls, amounting to $303,662.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $200.0 and $300.0 for Workday, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Workday's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Workday's whale activity within a strike price range from $200.0 to $300.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Workday Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731699115_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$259.5K</td>
<td>302</td>
<td align="right">182</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$101.2</td>
<td>$97.0</td>
<td>$99.7</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$99.7K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$63.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$101.6</td>
<td>$100.0</td>
<td>$100.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$40.9</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Workday</h3>
<p>Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2005, Workday now employs over 18,000 employees.</p>
<h3>Where Is Workday Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,151,193, the price of WDAY is down -4.12% at $260.31. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 11 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Workday</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $270.0.</p>
<p><strong>Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?</strong></p>
<p>20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Loop Capital keeps a Hold rating on Workday with a target price of $270. </p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Workday with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


<p>Analysts' ratings for Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 22 analysts.</p>
<p>The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts have recently evaluated Workday and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $294.05, accompanied by a high estimate of $350.00 and a low estimate of $255.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 3.14% increase from the previous average price target of $285.09.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731607212_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Workday is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Enders</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$274.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Jester</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Celino</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kirk Materne</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gil Luria</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Reback</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Weiss</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$262.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kirk Materne</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Workday. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Workday compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
<p>Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Workday's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDAY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Workday analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Discovering Workday: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2005, Workday now employs over 18,000 employees.</p>
<h3>Workday's Financial Performance</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.</p>
<p><strong>Positive Revenue Trend:</strong> Examining Workday's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of <strong>16.68%</strong> as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Workday's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of <strong>6.33%,</strong> the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Workday's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>1.6%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Workday's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>0.82%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Workday's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at <strong>0.4</strong>, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.</p>
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
<p>Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.</p>
<p><strong>Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=be8be9arja3be22bz21&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here to stay ahead of the market</strong></a>.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Expert Outlook: Workday Through The Eyes Of 22 Analysts

<p>Loop Capital  analyst Yun Kim   maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $255 to $270.</p>


Loop Capital Maintains Hold on Workday, Raises Price Target to $270

ACIW

ADEA

ADSK

AEYE

AGYS

AISP

AIXI

ALKT

ANSS

APPF

APPN

ARBK

BLKB

BRZE

BTCM

BTCS

BTCT

CCSI

CIFR

CRWD

CVLT

CWAN

CYBR

DATS

DJCO

DOCU

DOMO

EGAN

EVCM

FICO

FTNT

GRYP

HTCR

IDAI

IDCC

INTA

IREN

KVYO

LMFA

MANH

MAWSON INFRSTRUCTURE GRP by Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc.

MIGI

MNDY

MSTR

NCNO

PANW

PCOR

PLTR

SDIG

SLNH

SNPS

SOUN

SPNS

SPSC

SSTI

TENB

VRNS

XTKG

ZETA

Shares of software companies are trading higher in sympathy with overall market strength after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States.

<p><i>Partnership Will Put Compa's Market Intelligence Data at the Fingertips of Workday Customers, Empowering Them to Make Competitive, Data-Driven Hiring Decisions and Foster Pay Equity</i></p>
<p>PLEASANTON and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://www.workday.com/">Workday, Inc.</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their <a href="https://www.workday.com/en-us/products/human-capital-management/overview.html">people</a> and <a href="https://www.workday.com/en-us/products/financial-management/overview.html">money</a>, and <a href="https://www.trycompa.com/">Compa</a>, the leading provider of software-delivered market data, today announced a partnership to bring Compa's real-time market intelligence directly into Workday, helping companies make more informed pay decisions to attract and retain top talent.</p>


Workday and Compa Announce A Partnership To Bring Compa's Real-Time Market Intelligence Directly Into Workday, Helping Companies Make More Informed Pay Decisions

<p>Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock&#39;s price, do they really matter?</p>
<p>Let&#39;s take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about <strong>Workday</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wday#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.</p>
<p>Workday currently has an average brokerage recommendation&nbsp;of 1.65, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 34 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.65 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.</p>
<p>Of the 34 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 23 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 67.7% and 5.9% of all recommendations.</p>
<h2>Brokerage Recommendation Trends for WDAY</h2>
<p><img alt="Broker Rating Breakdown Chart for WDAY" class="chart" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/yesopchart/brokerage_bar/WDAY_10182024.png" style="width:100%" title="" /><br />
The ABR suggests buying Workday, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.</p>
<p>Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every &quot;Strong Sell&quot; recommendation, brokerage firms assign five &quot;Strong Buy&quot; recommendations.</p>
<p>In other words, their interests aren&#39;t always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock&#39;s price movement.</p>
<p>With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock&#39;s near -term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.</p>
<h2>Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABR</h2>
<p>In spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.</p>
<p>Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.</p>
<p>It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers&#39; vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.</p>
<p>In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.</p>
<p>In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.</p>
<p>Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company&#39;s changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.</p>
<h2>Is WDAY a Good Investment?</h2>
<p>In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Workday, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.2% over the past month to $6.97.</p>
<p>Analysts&#39; growing optimism over the company&#39;s earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to soar in the near term.</p>
<p>The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for Workday.</p>
<p>Therefore, the Buy-equivalent ABR for Workday may serve as a useful guide for investors.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2353037/is-it-worth-investing-in-workday-wday-based-on-wall-street-s-bullish-views?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-fundamental_analysis|average_broker_rating-2353037">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


Earnings

Large Cap

Tech

Is It Worth Investing in Workday Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

<p><strong>Juniper Networks, Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jnpr#NYSE">JNPR</a>) recently announced that JATCO Ltd., one of the major players in the automotive transmission industry, has selected JNPR&#39;s AI native networking portfolio to upgrade its WiFi network. JNPR&#39;s offerings include Mist AI, which harnesses data science and machine learning capabilities to ensure network performance optimization.</p>
<p>JATCO has deployed Juniper AP43 and Juniper AP63 Access Points to leverage the power of Juniper purpose-built AIOps(Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations). The AP43 high-performance WiFi 6 access points efficiently analyze data collected for all wireless clients in real time. This allows for swift problem detection, and root cause identification and delivers predictive recommendations to accelerate the troubleshooting process. The Juniper AP63 is a highly durable and weather-resistant access point. The solution offers real-time network insights, location services, and automated network operations. This leading-edge feature suite makes the JNPR access points suitable for multiple deployment scenarios including large-scale manufacturing facilities.</p>
<p>JATCO, owned by Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, and Suzuki, commenced its operation in 1970. The company specializes in Continuously Variable Transmissions for vehicles with legacy internal combustion engines. Leveraging its deep expertise in advanced industrial technology, the company is aiming to mass produce electric powertrains aligning with a worldwide shift toward sustainable transportation and growing adoption of electric vehicles. However, with expanding operations, JATCO is facing several difficulties in supporting frontline sites such as production factories and back offices with its existing WiFi infrastructure. Its outdated WiFi system requires constant troubleshooting, which is pushing up the operational cost and hindering efficiency.</p>
<p>Juniper&#39;s industry-leading AI-powered networking solution has effectively addressed these operational challenges. It has simplified network management, reduced configuration errors, and freed up IT personnel to focus on innovation. The system&#39;s secure, high-quality connections deliver consistent and reliable performance to employees. The upgrades significantly improved cost efficiency and productivity, bolstering return on investment. Experiencing its effectiveness in back office operations, JATCO eventually plans to integrate the JNPR solution across its entire network.</p>
<h2>Will This Collaboration Drive JNPR&#39;s Share Price Performance?</h2>
<p>Juniper&#39;s recent collaboration with JATCO reflects a broader industry trend where enterprises are expediting digital transformation and network modernization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and boost competitive edge. Juniper&#39;s comprehensive portfolio of AI native networking solutions is witnessing solid market traction owing to this trend. Recently, South Korea-based lighting technology firm Seoul Semiconductor also deployed JNPR&#39;s networking solution. However, the impending buyout by HP Enterprise is expected to be the prime factor determining Juniper&#39;s stock price movement.</p>
<h2>JNPR&#39;s Stock Performance</h2>
<p>Shares of Juniper have gained 53.4% over the past year compared with the industry&#39;s growth of 61.1%.</p>
<p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/56/81605.jpg?v=298090888" /><br />
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</p>
<h2>JNPR&#39;s Zacks Rank and Key Picks</h2>
<p>Juniper currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).</p>
<p><strong>Zillow Group, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zg#NASDAQ">ZG</a>) sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 25.81%.</p>
<p>ZG delivered an earnings surprise of 37.41%, on average, in the trailing four quarters. The company is witnessing solid momentum in rental revenues, driven by growth in both multi and single-family listings, which is a positive factor.</p>
<p><strong>Ubiquiti Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ui#NYSE">UI</a>) sports a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of networking products and solutions for service providers and enterprises.</p>
<p>Its excellent global business model, which is flexible and adaptable to evolving changes in markets, helps it to beat challenges and maximize growth. The company&#39;s effective management of its strong global network of more than 100 distributors and master resellers improved its UI&#39;s visibility for future demand and inventory management techniques.</p>
<p><strong>Workday Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wday#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) sports a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 7.36%.</p>
<p>WDAY is a leading provider of enterprise-level software solutions for financial management and human resource domains. The company&#39;s cloud-based platform combines finance and HR in a single system that makes the process easier for organizations to provide analytical insights and decision support.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2352623/juniper-enhances-jatco-s-network-infrastructure-will-the-stock-gain?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_tech_sector-2352623">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


Offerings

Management

JNPR

Juniper Enhances JATCO's Network Infrastructure: Will the Stock Gain?

<p>In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing <b>Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>)</b> alongside its primary competitors in the Software industry. By meticulously examining crucial financial indicators, market positioning, and growth potential, we aim to provide valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.</p>
<h3>Workday Background</h3>
<p>Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2005, Workday now employs over 18,000 employees.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Company</strong></th>
<th><strong>P/E</strong></th>
<th><strong>P/B</strong></th>
<th><strong>P/S</strong></th>
<th><strong>ROE</strong></th>
<th><strong>EBITDA (in billions)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Gross Profit (in billions)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Revenue Growth</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Workday Inc</td>
<td>41.42</td>
<td>7.63</td>
<td>8.20</td>
<td>1.6%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>16.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salesforce Inc</td>
<td>50.67</td>
<td>4.82</td>
<td>7.82</td>
<td>2.44%</td>
<td>$2.79</td>
<td>$7.17</td>
<td>8.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAP SE</td>
<td>97.37</td>
<td>5.89</td>
<td>7.59</td>
<td>2.1%</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$6.02</td>
<td>9.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adobe Inc</td>
<td>42.55</td>
<td>15.21</td>
<td>10.89</td>
<td>11.46%</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>10.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Intuit Inc</td>
<td>58.43</td>
<td>9.26</td>
<td>10.63</td>
<td>-0.11%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>17.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies Inc</td>
<td>246.65</td>
<td>23.18</td>
<td>40.18</td>
<td>3.43%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>27.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Synopsys Inc</td>
<td>51.69</td>
<td>9.99</td>
<td>12.04</td>
<td>5.49%</td>
<td>$0.46</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>12.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cadence Design Systems Inc</td>
<td>68.12</td>
<td>16.90</td>
<td>17.25</td>
<td>5.86%</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>8.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Autodesk Inc</td>
<td>59.26</td>
<td>25.19</td>
<td>10.79</td>
<td>12.17%</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>11.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roper Technologies Inc</td>
<td>41.92</td>
<td>3.31</td>
<td>9.19</td>
<td>1.88%</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>12.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AppLovin Corp</td>
<td>61.90</td>
<td>59.42</td>
<td>12.83</td>
<td>39.35%</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>43.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Datadog Inc</td>
<td>268.09</td>
<td>17.65</td>
<td>19.38</td>
<td>1.9%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.52</td>
<td>26.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ansys Inc</td>
<td>57.20</td>
<td>5.06</td>
<td>12.20</td>
<td>2.37%</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.52</td>
<td>19.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Technologies Inc</td>
<td>122.15</td>
<td>8.04</td>
<td>12.52</td>
<td>2.2%</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>7.28%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTC Inc</td>
<td>75.30</td>
<td>7.35</td>
<td>10.02</td>
<td>2.32%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>-4.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zoom Video Communications Inc</td>
<td>24.62</td>
<td>2.49</td>
<td>4.71</td>
<td>2.6%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>2.09%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manhattan Associates Inc</td>
<td>92.49</td>
<td>77.21</td>
<td>19.01</td>
<td>21.98%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>14.85%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dynatrace Inc</td>
<td>103.27</td>
<td>7.74</td>
<td>10.78</td>
<td>1.89%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>19.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Average</strong></td>
<td><strong>89.51</strong></td>
<td><strong>17.57</strong></td>
<td><strong>13.4</strong></td>
<td><strong>7.02%</strong></td>
<td><strong>$0.62</strong></td>
<td><strong>$1.74</strong></td>
<td><strong>14.62%</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<style>
        table {
            width: 100%;
            border-collapse: collapse;
            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        th, td {
            padding: 8px;
            text-align: left;
        }

        th {
            background-color: #293a5a;
            color: #fff;
            text-align: left;
        }

        tr:nth-child(even) {
            background-color: #f2f4f8;
        }

        tr:hover {
            background-color: #e1e4ea;
        }

        td:nth-child(3), td:nth-child(5) {
            text-align: left;
        }

        .dividend-amount {
            font-weight: bold;
            color: #0d6efd;
        }

        .dividend-frequency {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: #6c757d;
        }
    </style><p>When conducting a detailed analysis of Workday, the following trends become clear: </p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>A Price to Earnings ratio of <b>41.42</b> significantly below the industry average by <b>0.46x</b> suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>With a Price to Book ratio of <b>7.63</b>, significantly falling below the industry average by <b>0.43x</b>, it suggests undervaluation and the possibility of untapped growth prospects.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Based on its sales performance, the stock could be deemed undervalued with a Price to Sales ratio of <b>8.2</b>, which is <b>0.61x</b> the industry average.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>With a Return on Equity (ROE) of <b>1.6%</b> that is <b>5.42%</b> below the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Compared to its industry, the company has lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of <b>$280 Million</b>, which is <b>0.45x</b> below the industry average, potentially indicating lower profitability or financial challenges.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Compared to its industry, the company has lower gross profit of <b>$1.57 Billion</b>, which indicates <b>0.9x</b> below the industry average, potentially indicating lower revenue after accounting for production costs.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The company's revenue growth of <b>16.68%</b> exceeds the industry average of <b>14.62%</b>, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729177255_0.png" alt="debt to equity" /></p>
<p>The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio indicates the proportion of debt and equity used by a company to finance its assets and operations.</p>
<p>Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.</p>
<p>By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Workday can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Workday is in a relatively stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of <b>0.4</b>.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
<p>For Workday in the Software industry, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all low compared to its peers, indicating potential undervaluation. However, the low ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit suggest lower profitability and operational efficiency. On the positive side, the high revenue growth rate implies strong top-line performance compared to industry peers. Overall, Workday's valuation appears attractive based on its low valuation multiples, but its profitability metrics lag behind industry standards.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Assessing Workday's Performance Against Competitors In Software Industry

<p><a href="https://www.workday.com/en-us/homepage.html">Workday, Inc.</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) has announced its documentary, "<a href="http://www.workday.com/untapped-film">UNTAPPED: Closing America's Opportunity Gap</a>," produced in partnership with SpringHill, is now streaming on Netflix in the U.S.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>UNTAPPED charts the emotional and inspiring journeys of six young adults as they navigate a rigorous skills training program through <a href="http://www.yearupunited.org/">Year Up United</a>, for a shot at Fortune 500 internships – in hopes of changing the trajectory of their lives.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Set against a tapestry of deeply moving and powerful human stories, this Workday-developed documentary, directed by award-winning filmmaker Josh Kahn, boldly shines a light on the urgent need for skills-based hiring – a practice that focuses on a person's full range of skills and capabilities, rather than only looking at whether they have a traditional four-year college degree.</p>
<p>In the film, industry titans including GM CEO Mary Barra, JPMorganChase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Workday Co-Founder and Executive Chair Aneel Bhusri, Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, and more, share their candid experiences and perspectives about the skills imperative.</p>
<p>When asked about the significance of the film's message, JPMorganChase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon commented, "The new world of work is about skills, not necessarily degrees. We must remove the stigma of a community college and career education, look for opportunities to upskill or reskill workers, and give those who have been left behind the chance to compete for well-paying careers – today and tomorrow. It's good for business and good for society."</p>
<p>Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach echoed Dimon's sentiments and shared, "There are, and should be, different paths that can lead you to a successful career. I opted to get technical school training rather than a four-year degree and have selected roles to build out my skills over the past 35 years in technology. Skills are the modern currency of work."</p>


NFLX

Workday's 'UNTAPPED' Documentary Now Streaming on Netflix, Spotlighting Skills-Based Hiring

<p><strong>Juniper Networks, Inc. </strong>(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jnpr#NYSE">JNPR</a>) recently announced that Seoul Semiconductor has deployed its cutting-edge AI-Native Networking Platform. The deployment by this South Korea-based lighting technology firm aims to provide dependable and measurable wired and wireless access services that boost employee productivity while cutting operational costs. Central to this initiative is Juniper&#39;s sophisticated AI engine, Mist AI, which utilizes advanced AIOps and a microservices cloud to enhance both user and operator experiences.</p>
<h2>How Will JNPR&#39;s Solutions Aid Seoul Semiconductor?</h2>
<p>In today&#39;s hyper-connected, fast-paced business environment, the existing network infrastructure is facing growing pressure to facilitate ever-increasing data center workloads. Recognizing the limitations of its outdated wired and wireless infrastructure, Seoul Semiconductor decided to upgrade its hardware to address issues related to data throughput and coverage. This strategic move also aimed to alleviate inefficiencies stemming from vendor lock-in. By selecting Juniper&#39;s solutions, the company aims to achieve greater agility, automation and assurance across its network, essential for supporting its expanding operations.</p>
<p>The deployment of Mist AI, a key part of Juniper&#39;s AI-Native Networking Platform, is likely to enable Seoul Semiconductor to streamline its wireless operations and gain valuable insights into user experiences through service level monitoring. This integrated management solution uses a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science techniques to optimize user experiences and simplify operations across wireless access, wired access, SD-WAN, WAN Edge, data center and security domains.</p>
<p>It facilitates real-time monitoring and automates network settings, significantly reducing the time required for manual troubleshooting. With a rich data science toolkit and years of reinforced learning, Mist AI can also transform insights into automated actions, enhancing overall IT and user satisfaction.</p>
<p>In addition, the introduction of the Marvis Virtual Network Assistant (VNA) will likely provide the IT team with an intuitive conversational interface to detect and resolve networking issues efficiently. The state-of-the-art VNA is central to Juniper&#39;s unique AI-Native Network support model and constantly ingests data and learns from network devices and applications. This ensures a wide breadth of expertise with the highest level of efficacy.</p>
<h2>Increasing Client Base to Drive Performance for JNPR</h2>
<p>Juniper&#39;s leading-edge AI native networking portfolio is well-suited for both traditional and emerging AI workloads. This platform equips Seoul Semiconductor to leverage data effectively, respond in real-time and maintain a resilient infrastructure, ultimately delivering superior experiences for both operators and end-users.</p>
<p>With a strong presence in more than 100 countries, the leading provider of networking solutions and communication devices is expected to benefit from the increasing customer base. This will likely enable the company to generate higher revenues in the upcoming quarters. Improving financial performance is likely to propel the stock upward.</p>
<h2>JNPR&#39;s Stock Price Performance</h2>
<p>Shares of Juniper have gained 47.4% over the past year compared with the industry&#39;s growth of 55.4%.</p>
<p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/27/81093.jpg?v=718982448" /></p>
<p>Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</p>
<h2>JNPR&#39;s&#39; Zacks Rank and Key Picks</h2>
<p>Juniper currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).</p>
<p>Some better-ranked stocks in the broader industry have been discussed below.</p>
<p><strong>Ubiquiti Inc. </strong>(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ui#NYSE">UI</a>) sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. Its highly flexible global business model remains apt to adapt to the changing market dynamics to overcome challenges while maximizing growth.</p>
<p>Its excellent global business model, which is flexible and adaptable to evolving changes in markets, helps it to beat challenges and maximize growth. The company&#39;s effective management of its strong global network of more than 100 distributors and master resellers improved UI&#39;s visibility for future demand and inventory management techniques. In the last reported quarter, Ubiquiti delivered an earnings surprise of 4.19%.</p>
<p><strong>Workday Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wday#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 7.36%. WDAY is a leading provider of enterprise-level software solutions for financial management and human resource domains.</p>
<p><strong>Ooma, Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ooma#NYSE">OOMA</a>) currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 7.14%.</p>
<p>Ooma provides communications solutions and other connected services to small business, home and mobile users. The Company&#39;s products include Ooma Office for small businesses, Business Promoter, Ooma Telo for home, Ooma end-point devices, Ooma Premier Service for Telo, Talkatone Application as well as caller identification, call-waiting and voice mail services. Ooma, Inc. is based in Palo Alto, United States.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2350199/jnpr-s-solution-to-boost-seoul-semiconductor-s-network-stock-to-gain?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_tech_sector-2350199">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


Small Cap

OOMA

JNPR's Solution to Boost Seoul Semiconductor's Network: Stock to Gain?

Workday Says Doug Robinson Notified That He Will Retire As Co-president Effective January 31, 2025

<p>Many investors are going full macro mode right now, focusing too much on today&#39;s data and not on tomorrow&#39;s implications. The U.S. election is coming up in a little over a month, a new earnings season is underway, and lots of economic data is pending for the Federal Reserve (the Fed) to consider further interest rate cuts before 2024 is over.</p>
<p>So far, the path is set for more rate cuts, with other countries starting to follow this same view, China being the latest to cut by 50 basis points last week. Some are still pointing to economic data like unemployment and contracting manufacturing PMI index readings for the past 22 months to quote a &lsquo;hard landing,&#39; but sticking to this view might keep these investors 100% bearish and potentially miss out on some of the potential rallies that can still be had.</p>
<p>One potential rally can be found in shares of <strong>Salesforce Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crm#NYSE">CRM</a>), especially now that Wall Street has reiterated a new boost on the stock&#39;s price target, pointing to further upside in the coming quarters. The reason behind the boost is exactly what retail investors should focus on in their portfolio strategy, and it has to do with the economy and business model for cloud businesses in the technology sector.</p>
<h2><strong>What If the Bears Are Right? What Happens to Salesforce Stock?</strong></h2>
<p>A bearish scenario for the S&amp;P 500 doesn&#39;t have to mean a bearish scenario for all stocks. If the bearish scenario plays out, unemployment might keep heading higher, and businesses will have to look for alternatives in hiring and managing their workforce today.</p>
<p>This is where Salesforce stock comes into play. As a cloud-based platform, Salesforce can streamline and improve most business processes in today&#39;s economy. This means cost savings and increased efficiency for its customers. So, if unemployment is on the rise in this bearish scenario, businesses can keep expensive employees on payroll or adjust for the slowdown by implementing technology.</p>
<p>Salesforce stock bulls can now understand where new demand will come from, but the rest of the business model is what will deliver the stability and predictability that helped Wall Street analysts land a higher price target. Cloud service businesses like Salesforce, <strong>Adobe Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adbe#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), and <strong>Workday Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wday#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) all operate under a subscription model, which can be critical during a hard landing.</p>
<p>Why? Subscriptions provide more predictable and stable cash flows for the companies that receive them, making projections and valuations easier to calculate despite any uncertainty and volatility in the overall market. That&#39;s for the bearish side, but what if the bulls are right and the market actually does well?</p>
<p>Salesforce also has a bullish scenario at play: Businesses need to use the platform to manage the higher business activity if the economy does manage to pull a &lsquo;soft landing&#39;. Whichever way investors look at Salesforce stock, there is a path for it to move higher, which is why Wall Street analysts felt comfortable boosting it.</p>
<h2><strong>Where Analysts See Salesforce Heading Next</strong></h2>
<p>The consensus price target for Salesforce stock is now set at $308 a share, which calls for a net 11.3% upside from where the stock trades today. Those at Wedbush stand out from the pack, with a recent price boost as recently as last week, setting the valuation up to $325 a share, calling for a much higher 17.5% net upside from today&#39;s price.</p>
<p>Wedbush is not alone, however, as analysts at Piper Sandler agreed on a $325 price target for Salesforce stock last week. This shows investors that the rest of Wall Street sentiment is now shifting to the bullish end for this company, and both economic scenarios seem to back the business model&#39;s predictability and stability for the future.</p>
<p>Even though Salesforce stock trades at 86% of its 52-week high today, there is still much more upside aside from current analyst upgrades. Compared to the rest of the computer sector, Salesforce offers a discount based on several valuation multiples.</p>
<p>On a price-to-earnings (P/E) basis, Salesforce trades at a 49.8x multiple. This current valuation places Salesforce at a 78.5% discount to the computer sector&#39;s average P/E valuation of 232.7x today, creating a path for a potential new 52-week high for Salesforce.</p>
<p>On a price-to-book (P/B) basis, Salesforce trades at a 4.6x valuation compared to the computer sector&#39;s valuation of 7.2x. This shows investors how Salesforce stock could have more room to move higher despite already trading near its 52-week high. The bullishness in the face of this discount didn&#39;t stop on Wall Street, however.</p>
<p>Those at Centaurus Financial decided to boost their holdings in Salesforce stock by 23.4% as recently as September 2024, bringing their net investment up to $3.2 million today. Even the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan doubled its holding in September, bringing its net allocation up to $48.1 million to show investors another bullish angle for Salesforce stock.</p>
<p>The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/salesforce-stock-gets-a-wall-street-boost-cloud-businesses-back/">Salesforce Stock Gets a Wall Street Boost, Cloud Businesses Back?</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.</p>


Salesforce Stock Gets a Wall Street Boost, Cloud Businesses Back?

<p>Citigroup  analyst Steven Enders   maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $274 to $270.</p>


Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Workday, Lowers Price Target to $270

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Workday</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with WDAY, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Workday.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 76% bullish and 7%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $112,330, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $1,420,928.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $240.0 to $250.0 for Workday over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Workday stands at 683.5, with a total volume reaching 5,349.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Workday, situated within the strike price corridor from $240.0 to $250.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Workday Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726863424_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.73</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$225.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">673</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$15.87</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$223.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">882</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$205.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$15.87</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$158.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">511</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$15.86</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$156.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">753</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">386</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Workday</h3>
<p>Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2005, Workday now employs over 18,000 employees.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Workday, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Current Position of Workday</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,612,779, the WDAY's price is up by 0.35%, now at $248.29. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 67 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Workday</h3>
<p>A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $297.0.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Workday, which currently sits at a price target of $305.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keybanc continues to hold a Overweight rating for Workday, targeting a price of $305.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Deutsche Bank continues to hold a Hold rating for Workday, targeting a price of $275.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Workday, which currently sits at a price target of $300.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BMO Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Workday, targeting a price of $300. </p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Workday with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Workday's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

<p>JMP Securities  analyst Patrick Walravens   reiterates Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $315 price target.</p>


Reiteration

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Workday, Maintains $315 Price Target

<p>Goldman Sachs  analyst Kash Rangan   maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $300 to $305.</p>


Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Workday, Raises Price Target to $305

Analyst Michael Turrin from Wells Fargo maintained a Buy rating on Workday (WDAY – Research Report) and keeping the price target at $300.00. Michae...

Positive Outlook for Workday: Strategic Reset and Strong Market Positioning Drive Buy Rating

In a report released today, Brent Thill from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Workday (WDAY – Research Report), with a price target of $350.00....

Jefferies Remains a Buy on Workday (WDAY)

Oppenheimer analyst Brian Schwartz maintained a Buy rating on Workday (WDAY – Research Report) today and set a price target of $300.00. The company...

New Buy Rating for Workday (WDAY), the Technology Giant

TD Cowen analyst Derrick Wood reiterated a Buy rating on Workday (WDAY – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of $290.00. Derrick Wood...

Workday's Strategic Growth and AI Innovations Support Buy Rating

In a report released today, Jason Celino from KeyBanc maintained a Buy rating on Workday (WDAY – Research Report). The company's shares closed yest...

KeyBanc Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Workday (WDAY)

Nvidia's Big Buildup, Then A Shrug

Catalyst Watch: Robotaxi IPO, OPEC+, holiday shopping data, and movie blockbusters

Earnings week ahead: CRWD, DELL, ZM, WDAY, HPQ, M, BBY and more

The average WDAY stock forecast among analyst is $292, higher than the current $267.

Workday Stock Price: Could WDAY Hit $300 After Earnings?

Wall Street Week Ahead

AAPL

AMBA

AMZN

ARWR

BBWI

BURL

CMCSA

COST

DELL

ENVX

ETSY

GOGL

HEAR

HNST

IBRX

IMMR

LEXX

MANU

MNSO

NTGR

NTNX

NVDA

PARA

PDCO

PENN

PFLT

PLCE

PNNT

PONY

REGN

SMTC

SONO

TRUE

TTGT

URBN

VSTO

ZNOG

Press Releases

Workday Announces a Surge of New U.S. Public Sector Customers

Workday Announces Date of Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results

Workday and Compa Partner to Revolutionize Compensation with Real-Time Data

Harver Completes Workday Certified Integration

Workday Recognized as a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP for Service-Centric Enterprises for Third Consecutive Year

Syssero, Inc. Named Workday Services Partner

Fintech

One Model Named A Workday Innovation Partner

Workday Recognized as a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software for Third Year in a Row

Safeguard Global Pay to Feature New Product Capabilities in Partnership with Workday at Marquee EMEA Event

Comments

Workday

Notizie

Ultime notizie per Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) Azioni

Le persone guardano anche

Notizie

PARTNER/COLLABORATORE

BENZINGA NEL MONDO