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Workday, IncNasdaq: WDAY

Information Technology · Application Software

$132.92

+9.08%

Vol: 436K

Research Digest

Monday, June 15, 2026

Neutral

No significant overnight updates

No material news in the last 48 hours.

Price 50d 200d

Previous Market Intelligence

13 days
Jun 14No significant overnight updatesNeutral

No material company-specific news in the last 48 hours; recent ~12% slump over a 5-day losing streak is attributed to broader software-sector volatility rather than a fresh catalyst. Product items (AWS Data Cloud integration June 2, Agent Passport launch) predate the window.

May 21Workday Q1 FY27 earnings due May 21; stock rallies on Microsoft 365 Copilot integrationPositive

Workday reports Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings after market close May 21, 2026, with market expecting revenue growth of 12.3% YoY. Stock rose 5.13% on May 17 and 5.27% on May 15, climbing from mid-$110s to near $124.84. Key catalyst: native integration of Workday's Sana Self-Service Agent into Microsoft 365 Copilot (announced May 13), enabling HR/finance workflows in Microsoft 365. Workday also named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition Suites, with the highest score for high-volume hiring.

May 20Workday stock rose 5.13% on May 17 as AI integrations with Microsoft 365 Copilot deepen, with Q1 FY2027 earnings scheduled for May 21, 2026 as a near-term catalyst.Mixed

Workday shares climbed about 5.13% on May 17, 2026, trading near $125 amid enthusiasm around the native integration of Workday's Sana Self-Service Agent into Microsoft 365 Copilot, which embeds HR and finance workflows directly in Microsoft's dominant productivity suite. Workday is also rolling out an AI-powered PAR Agent for U.S. federal HR and a multi-country deployment with EZE Cloud Consulting across five Asian markets. However, sentiment is mixed: Citigroup downgraded WDAY to Neutral and pulled its price target, and BWG Global also downgraded the stock amid partner sentiment concerns. The company will report fiscal Q1 2027 results after market close on Thursday, May 21, 2026, which will be a key event for the stock. Risk centers on whether AI monetization can offset the slowing partner channel signals flagged by Citi.

May 19Workday shares rose 3.1% on May 18 to $128.88 as deepened Microsoft 365 Copilot AI integration draws investor focus ahead of May 21 earnings.Mixed

On May 17–18, 2026, Workday (WDAY) shares climbed 3.1% to $128.88 as investors digested the native integration of Workday's Sana Self-Service Agent into Microsoft 365 Copilot, embedding HR and finance workflows in Microsoft's stack ahead of Workday's fiscal Q1 2027 earnings on May 21, 2026. The company was also named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition. This matters because the AI partnership directly addresses durable software-spend concerns and could lift seat-based monetization. Bear case: Citigroup pulled its Buy rating and price target on May 15, citing competitive pressure; 1-year TSR is still down 54.2%.

May 18Workday rallied 5.27% on Friday after embedding Sana AI agent inside Microsoft 365 Copilot and earning Gartner Leader statusPositive

Workday shares jumped 5.27% on Friday, May 15, as the company deepened its AI ties with Microsoft by bringing its Sana Self-Service Agent for HR and finance into Microsoft 365 Copilot. The integration lets employees handle PTO, expense status, and policy lookups directly inside Copilot, expanding Workday's enterprise reach. Workday was also named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) Suites. The company will report fiscal 2027 Q1 results after the close on May 21, a key catalyst this week. Shares closed near $124.84 with a market cap around $32B and a P/E of ~48.

May 15Workday named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition ahead of May 21 Q1 resultsPositive

On May 13, 2026, Workday was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) Suites, highlighting its AI-powered hiring tools. The company will announce fiscal 2027 Q1 results on May 21, 2026 after market close, with a 1:30 p.m. PT call. CEO Aneel Bhusri's 2026 compensation rose 5.86% to $19.23M per a May 5 DEF14A filing. Shares moved sharply in early May — up 7.5% on May 7 on renewed agentic-AI and federal-product enthusiasm, before pulling back 3.3% in a broader rate-driven tech selloff after a hot April PPI sent the 10-year yield to 4.49%. Workday continues integrating Sana Self-Service Agent into Microsoft 365 Copilot. Consensus rating is Buy across 32 analysts.

May 14Workday named Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition; Q1 FY27 earnings due May 21Positive

On May 13, Workday was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) Suites, highlighting its AI-powered hiring automation. The stock jumped 7.5% on May 7 as investors leaned back into the agentic-AI narrative following commercial and U.S. federal product announcements. Q1 FY2027 earnings are slated for May 21 with consensus EPS of $2.49 (up 11.66%) on revenue of $2.52B (up 12.37%). CEO Aneel Bhusri received $19.2M in 2026 compensation per a May 5 DEF14A filing. Partner QGenda announced a healthcare workforce scheduling integration. Buy consensus from 32 analysts.

May 13Workday shares jumped 7.5% on May 7 on renewed agentic-AI optimism ahead of Q1 FY27 earnings May 21.Positive

Workday stock rallied 7.5% on May 7 as investors leaned back into the company's agentic-AI roadmap and U.S. federal product push, partially reversing a 45.6% trailing-year decline. The company will report fiscal Q1 2027 results after the close on May 21 and announced a QGenda integration unifying healthcare workforce scheduling with Workday HCM. CEO Aneel Bhusri's 2026 comp was disclosed at $19.2M, up 5.86%, in a DEF14A filed May 5. Workday board opposed two shareholder proposals on demographic disclosure and dual-class voting reporting. Key risk is competitive pressure from AI-native HR/finance startups eroding subscription growth.

May 12Workday stock jumped 7.5% on May 7, 2026 as investors refocused on agentic-AI rollout and government product push ahead of fiscal Q1 2027 results due May 21.Mixed

Workday confirmed its fiscal 2027 first quarter financial results will be announced after market close on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Shares climbed 7.5% on May 7 as investors leaned back into the agentic-AI narrative following product updates around Sana from Workday and the new Workday Government PAR Agent. The stock remains down roughly 48% year-over-year as investors price in slower subscription growth and structural questions about whether agentic AI cannibalizes Workday's seat-based SaaS model. Consensus among 32 analysts is Buy with 2026 average price target near $208. A CEO 2026 pay package of $19.2 million (up 5.86%) was disclosed in a DEF14A filing on May 5.

May 11Workday stock jumps 7.5% on agentic AI momentum and federal product push ahead of fiscal Q1 2027 earnings on May 21.Positive

Workday shares rose 7.5% on May 7, 2026, closing at $128.88, driven by investor enthusiasm over the company's "agentic AI" narrative following recent product announcements spanning commercial and U.S. federal use cases. The stock has gained 6.4% over the past 7 days but is down 37.4% YTD and 48% over the past year. Workday will release fiscal Q1 2027 financial results after market close on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Co-Founder/CEO/COB Aneel Bhusri's 2026 compensation was disclosed at $19.23M (+5.86%) in a DEF14A filed May 5, 2026. The 32-analyst consensus rates WDAY a "Buy" with a median price target of $195. The recent rally suggests sentiment shift after a prolonged underperformance.

May 8Workday stock surges on agentic AI narrative; government product expansionPositive

Workday (WDAY) gained 7.5% on investor enthusiasm for agentic AI rollout including Personnel Action Request Agent for federal HR operations. Company showing strong fundamentals with 26% EPS expansion and reasonable P/E of 13.96. Stock has dropped 45.6% past year amid AI competition concerns, but recent product announcements suggest renewed investor interest. Solid profitability with 26.32% average annual EPS growth.

May 7Workday shows affordable growth with 26% EPS expansion; recent stock pressure offsets strong fundamentalsMixed

Workday stock down $4.58 (3.55% decline) recently despite strong fundamentals. EPS grew 26.44% YoY with average annual growth of 26.32%; revenue up 13.09% YoY, average growth 17.21%. Analysts expect 11.04% annual EPS growth and 10.70% revenue growth going forward. Market cap $31.91B trades at $123.23 with P/E of 49.86. 52-week range $110.36-276.00. Positioned as 'Affordable Growth' (GARP) stock offering value and momentum despite near-term AI disruption concerns.

May 6Workday CEO Bhusri returns; launches AI developer platform and acquires SanaMixed

Aneel Bhusri returned as Workday CEO to lead company through AI era. Launched Workday Build, comprehensive AI developer platform for building agentic solutions. Definitive agreement to acquire Sana to integrate knowledge management. Workday acquired Paradox to transform talent acquisition with AI. New AI tool for federal HR operations announced. Stock faced 45.6% YTD decline amid AI competition concerns. 28 analysts offer median PT of $195. Trailing P/E 13.96 vs S&P 500 avg of 27. Wall Street bullish: 8 buy, 0 sell ratings.

Sector Peers

CompanyPriceDay1MFwd P/EBetaMkt Cap
WDAYWORKDAY$132.92+9.08%-5.5%9.8x1.03$30.4B
ORCLORACLE$192.30+1.33%+1.7%23.6x1.54$545.8B
PLTRPALANTIR$131.65-4.20%+1.7%66.3x1.52$329.4B
APPAPPLOVIN$520.37+7.10%-1.3%22.2x2.37$163.2B
CRMSALESFORCE$169.11-4.08%-1.8%11.8x1.14$144.2B
CDNSCADENCE$392.20+9.41%+3.6%38.2x1.13$98.9B

Key Fundamentals

Market Cap$30.4B
P/E (TTM)46.9
Forward P/E9.8
Beta1.03
Div Yield
Prev Close$121.85

RSI (14-Day)

55Neutral
0305070100

52-Week Range

$110.36$132.92$273.80
From High-51.5%
From Low+20.4%

Moving Averages

50d SMA
$127.22+4.5%
200d SMA
$190.10-30.1%

Price below 200d MA — bearish structure.

Historical Returns

1W
+11.9%
1M
+6.5%
3M
-8.0%
6M
-41.2%
1Y
-51.0%
YTD
-35.4%

Volume

Today436K
20d Avg4.9M
Ratio0.09x