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Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions for enterprises. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $275 to $250.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Workday, Lowers Price Target to $250

Across the recent three months, 26 analysts have shared their insights on Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
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.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Workday, revealing an average target of $306.12, a high estimate of $360.00, and a low estimate of $230.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 1.66% increase from the previous average price target of $301.12.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744747264_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The perception of Workday by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;------------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Siti Panigrahi &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $275.00&#x7C;$320.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gil Luria &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$270.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brent Thill &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $325.00&#x7C;$350.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Berg &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $300.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C; Allan Verkhovski &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $305.00&#x7C;$355.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C; Allan Verkhovski &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $355.00&#x7C;$340.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Daniel Jester &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $314.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Yun Kim &#x7C;Loop Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $285.00&#x7C;$260.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Karl Keirstead &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $285.00&#x7C;$255.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kash Rangan &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $345.00&#x7C;$310.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Hynes &#x7C;Canaccord Genuity &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $330.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rishi Jaluria &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $340.00&#x7C;$320.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Murphy &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $310.00&#x7C;$285.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Walravens &#x7C;Citizens Capital Markets&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $315.00&#x7C;$315.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Turrin &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $360.00&#x7C;$330.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brad Reback &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $310.00&#x7C;$270.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jason Celino &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $335.00&#x7C;$305.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian Schwartz &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $320.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Berg &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $300.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brent Bracelin &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $290.00&#x7C;$270.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Yun Kim &#x7C;Loop Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $260.00&#x7C;$242.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Keith Weiss &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $275.00&#x7C;$330.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Reni Benjamin &#x7C;JMP Securities &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $315.00&#x7C;$315.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Berg &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $300.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kash Rangan &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $310.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steven Enders &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $270.00&#x7C;$287.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: 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>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Workday compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: 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>
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Capture valuable insights into Workday's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Workday: A Closer Look</h2>
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions for enterprises. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
<h3>Breaking Down Workday's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Workday showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 15.04% as of 31 January, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Workday's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.25% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Workday's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.06%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.55%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, Workday adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Beyond The Numbers: 26 Analysts Discuss Workday Stock

Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $320 to $275.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Workday, Lowers Price Target to $275

Adaptive Security, a New York-based cybersecurity firm, has successfully raised $43 million in a Series A funding round. According to<a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/why-openai-and-andreessen-horowitz-just-bet-43-million-on-this-little-known-startup/ar-AA1Cmvds"> Inc.</a>, this round was co-led by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44580172/openai-finalizes-historic-40-billion-funding-round-valuing-company-at-300-billion-with-backing-from-softbank-and-microsoft">OpenAI</a>&#8216;s Startup Fund and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/08/40221033/peter-thiel-launched-j-d-vances-venture-capital-career-but-a-former-colleague-says-he-was-rarely-in">venture capital</a> firm Andreessen Horowitz, marking OpenAI&#8217;s inaugural investment in the cybersecurity sector.
Other participants included Abstract Ventures, Eniac Ventures, CrossBeam Ventures, and K5, along with executives from companies such as Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>, GOOGL)), Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), Shopify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>), Plaid, and Paxos.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Strategic $43M Investment in Cyber Defense</h2>
Adaptive Security was founded after its creators recognized the growing threat of AI-enabled cyber attacks. The startup is creating a new AI-native defense platform that will enable enterprises to proactively detect, protect against, and respond to advanced threats, such as deep fake social engineering.
The program uses AI to scan and flag fraudulent-looking messages by assigning them risk levels and alerting company security teams. Adaptive Security also preemptively tests employees with simulated phishing attacks via AI-generated emails, text messages, and voice calls, offering personalized training if they fall for the simulated phishing attempts.
Brian Long, co-founder and CEO of Adaptive Security, emphasized the company&#8217;s mission on the startup&#8217;s official site: &#8220;Adaptive's mission is to protect people from AI-powered cyber attacks. Over the next decade, we will work tirelessly to stay one step ahead of attackers with enhanced features, new products, and scale to every business globally.&#8221;
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This investment is all the more notable as it involves OpenAI, a pioneer in AI research and deployment. This collaboration shows a broader recognition in the industry when it comes to the importance of strong cybersecurity measures, especially since the pace of development around AI increased. Adaptive Security&#8217;s platform is designed to stay one step ahead of malicious actors who use AI increasingly to carry out sophisticated cyber attacks.
Adaptive Security was publicly launched in January and has since signed over 100 customers, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/03/openai-just-made-its-first-cybersecurity-investment/">TechCrunch</a> wrote. According to Inc., some of the early adopters include Podium, First State Bank, the Dallas Mavericks, and BMC.
Word of how well this pilot project went spread, and that was a big factor in attracting OpenAI&#8217;s attention and subsequent investment. The fresh capital will be used to expand the engineering team, whose goal is to enhance the platform to better defend against new AI-powered cyber attacks.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What the Investment Means for Adaptive Security's Future</h2>
Cybersecurity is undergoing a paradigm shift with cybercriminals using generative AI to enhance the scale and sophistication of their attacks. Such advanced threats are often beyond traditional security solutions.
Adaptive Security&#8217;s ingenious approach addresses this gap by identifying and handling threats and by strengthening the human element within organizations through specific training and simulations.
Having Andreessen Horowitz on board also proves the startup can set a new bar in the cybersecurity sector. Adaptive Security&#8217;s mission aligns with the venture capital firm's commitment to paving the way for impactful technology portfolio startups. Together, these two forces can drive the development and deployment of the solutions that will protect businesses from the next generation of cyber threats. ​
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Workday's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NYSE">WDAY</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.14 million shares sold short, which is 3.8% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.96 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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.
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<h3>Workday Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743448528_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
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.
<h3>Comparing Workday's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
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.
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Looking Into Workday's Recent Short Interest

Workday shares are trading lower after Jefferies cut its price target on the stock from $350 to $325.

Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $350 to $325.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Workday, Lowers Price Target to $325

Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterated a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDAY/analyst-ratings">Buy rating </a>on the shares of Workday Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a price forecast of $300.
An expert call with an Integrations Director at a Workday services integrator highlighted key trends in higher education, healthcare, local government, and non-profit sectors.
Workday has prioritized deeper integration functionality through its Extend and Built for Workday initiatives.
Recently, Workday&#8217;s Student module became more competitive, especially with improvements to the Financial Aid module.
While implementation times remain stable, customers are pushing for shorter timelines, indicating demand for enhanced functionality as replacement cycles lengthen. The expert observed strong demand in specialized fields, though caution is advised, noted the analyst.
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Workday has been encouraging channel partners to leverage new integration features, particularly Extend and AI functionality (Illuminate), to strengthen ecosystem connections. 
Extend has become a key part of many recent deals, with integrations being a major factor in customers switching to Workday. The expert emphasized that tighter integrations reduce data and workflow issues, improving the customer experience and increasing switching costs. 
Implementation times for Workday&#8217;s full platform remain steady, typically taking about one year, with some customers opting for staggered deployments due to resource limitations. 
Customers are pushing to shorten timelines, signaling strong perceived value, although the complexity of a new ERP system necessitates a lengthy implementation phase, said the analyst.
For university customers, implementation is more challenging due to the need for around 200 integrations, compared to about 60 for commercial customers. 
However, Workday Student has become more competitive in the market, especially with the maturing of its Financial Aid module, which was previously a notable weakness.
Customers are mostly switching to Workday for its ease of use and better system integration, with many migrating from PeopleSoft and Lawson, the analyst opined.
Price Action: Workday shares traded higher by 0.45% at $250.70 at last check Monday.
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Workday Boasts Strong Market Position With Enhanced Integrations, Demand: Analyst

Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterates Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $300 price target.

Needham Reiterates Buy on Workday, Maintains $300 Price Target

Workday shares are trading higher. Scotiabank maintained a Sector Outperform rating on the stock.

24 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Workday, revealing an average target of $310.38, a high estimate of $360.00, and a low estimate of $260.00. Marking an increase of 4.13%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $298.08. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742238054_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Workday. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<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>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Jester</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$314.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Reback</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Celino</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Schwartz</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$242.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Weiss</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reni Benjamin</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Enders</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Workday. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Workday compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Workday's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Workday's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Workday: A Closer Look</h2>
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 was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
<h3>Workday's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Workday displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 15.04%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Workday's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 4.25%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Workday's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.06%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Workday's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.55%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Workday's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.37.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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What 24 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Workday

Scotiabank analyst Allan Verkhovski maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Sector Outperform and lowers the price target from $355 to $305.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on Workday, Lowers Price Target to $305

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Workday's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NYSE">WDAY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.03% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.55 million shares sold short, which is 4.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.94 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
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.
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<h3>Workday Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741284936_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Workday has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Workday's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
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.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Workday's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.95%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.98%. Currently, Workday has a market capitalization of $67.86 billion. 
Buying $1000 In WDAY: If an investor had bought $1000 of WDAY stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,139.75 today based on a price of $255.10 for WDAY at the time of writing.
<h3>Workday's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741271414_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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