- ISIN
- US98138H1014
- CUSIP
- 98138H101
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- IPO Date
- Oct 12, 2012
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $29.74B
- Enterprise Value
- $32.12B
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.20
- PE Ratio
- 36.50
- PEG Ratio
- 0.03
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $9.85B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $7.66B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.57B
- Year Range
- $110.36 - $249.85
- Target Price
- $195.90
- ROA (TTM)
- 5.26%
- ROE (TTM)
- 12.67%
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Performance
WDAY Performance Chart
Workday, Inc. (WDAY) is down 45.6% since the beginning of the year. At $117 per share, WDAY is trading 53.2% below its 52-week high of $250. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WDAY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $494.
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Returns By Period
Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has returned -45.56% so far this year and -50.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WDAY has returned 3.96% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.67% annually.
Workday, Inc.
- 1D
- -4.02%
- 1M
- -9.59%
- YTD
- -45.56%
- 6M
- -46.38%
- 1Y
- -50.64%
- 3Y*
- -19.29%
- 5Y*
- -13.14%
- 10Y*
- 3.96%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.08%
- 1M
- 2.00%
- YTD
- 9.57%
- 6M
- 10.71%
- 1Y
- 25.41%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 12.48%
- 10Y*
- 13.67%
WDAY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 12, 2012, WDAY's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.09%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Aug 2020 with a return of +32.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, WDAY closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 1, 2016 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst single day was Feb 5, 2016 at -16.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -18.23% | -23.84% | -2.87% | -5.79% | 19.44% | -20.02% | -45.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.56% | 0.49% | -11.32% | 4.91% | 1.11% | -3.11% | -4.43% | 0.63% | 4.29% | -0.34% | -10.13% | -0.39% | -16.76% |
| 2024 | 5.44% | 1.23% | -7.44% | -10.27% | -13.60% | 5.73% | 1.59% | 15.88% | -7.14% | -4.32% | 6.90% | 3.22% | -6.53% |
| 2023 | 8.43% | 2.23% | 11.36% | -9.88% | 13.89% | 6.56% | 4.98% | 3.11% | -12.13% | -1.46% | 27.87% | 1.97% | 64.98% |
| 2022 | -7.38% | -9.47% | 4.54% | -13.68% | -24.38% | -10.70% | 11.12% | 6.10% | -7.50% | 2.36% | 7.75% | -0.34% | -38.75% |
| 2021 | -5.04% | 7.76% | 1.33% | -0.58% | -7.40% | 4.38% | -1.82% | 16.54% | -8.52% | 16.04% | -5.43% | -0.38% | 14.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Workday, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -1.96%, beta of 1.19, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 12, 2012.
- This stock participated in 130.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 100.43% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.26 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.96%
- Beta
- 1.19
- R²
- 0.26
- Upside Capture
- 100.43%
- Downside Capture
- 130.50%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WDAY ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Workday, Inc. (WDAY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| WDAY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -3.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.64 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.78 | 1.37 | -0.59 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.93 | 2.81 | -3.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.70 | 12.55 | -14.26 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Workday, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Workday, Inc. was 63.38%, occurring on Apr 10, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Workday, Inc. drawdown is 61.94%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -63.38%Apr 2026 | 2y 1mo | — | 2y 3moFeb 2024 - now |
2016 bear market2016 | -57.65%Feb 2016 | 1y 11mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 9moFeb 2014 - Nov 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -55.92%Nov 2022 | 11mo 21d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -49.23%Mar 2020 | 8mo 10d | 5mo 13d | 1y 1moJul 2019 - Aug 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -23.00%Oct 2018 | 1mo 21d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 26dSep 2018 - Nov 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WDAY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.38% | -56.78% | -6.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -54.58% | -9.10% | -45.48% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -63.38% | -18.90% | -44.48% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -63.38% | -25.43% | -37.95% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -63.38% | -33.92% | -29.46% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -61.94% | -1.43% | -60.51% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.01% | -10.71% | -10.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 29.77% | 2.03% | +27.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Workday, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Workday, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WDAY, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, WDAY has a P/E ratio of 36.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WDAY compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. WDAY currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WDAY relative to other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, WDAY has a P/S ratio of 3.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WDAY in comparison with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, WDAY has a P/B value of 4.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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