Workday (WDAY) Q1 earnings report 2027

Workday (WDAY) Q1 earnings report 2027

Workday (WDAY) Q1 earnings report 2027

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/workday-wday-q1-earnings-report-2027.html

Publish Date: 2026-05-21 16:12:00

Source Domain: www.cnbc.com

  • Workday shares surged by up to 11% in extended trading following stronger-than-expected financial results for the fiscal first quarter.
  • Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.66 compared to the $2.51 expected by analysts, and revenue totaled $2.54 billion against the $2.52 billion forecast.
  • Workday increased its full-year margin forecast to 30.5% adjusted operating margin, up from the previously projected 30%.
  • The company expects $2.46 billion in subscription revenue and a 30% adjusted operating margin for the fiscal second quarter, nearly matching analyst estimates.
  • Workday’s revenue for the quarter grew by 13%, with a net income of $222 million, or 87 cents per share.
  • New CEO Aneel Bhusri, who replaced Carl Eschenbach, highlighted strong business performance and the success of the company’s AI strategy.
  • Workday announced that over 4,000 clients are using its AI agents, more than doubling the client count from the previous quarter.
  • Despite positive results, Workday shares have been down 43% for the year, underperforming the generally rising S&P 500, which has gained about 9% in the same period.