Workday, Inc. - WDAY STOCK NEWS

Workday announced that CEO Carl Eschenbach will present at the Jefferies Software Conference on May 29, 2024. The presentation will be at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast and a 90-day replay will be available on the Workday Investor Relations site.

Workday has announced that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has selected Workday Government Cloud for its HR modernization efforts. This is Workday's first major foray into the U.S. Intelligence Community, reflecting its growing influence in the U.S. Federal Government market. Partnering with reseller Groundswell, Workday aims to enhance DIA's recruitment and onboarding processes, centralize HR data, and boost employee engagement and retention. This initiative addresses the pressing need to modernize legacy technologies amidst rapid demographic changes and complex intelligence challenges. Workday's collaboration with DIA builds on its existing federal customer base and reinforces its commitment to federal market transformation.

Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) announced its fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results, posting total revenues of $1.990 billion, a 18.1% rise year over year. Subscription revenues reached $1.815 billion, up 18.8%. Operating income was $64 million, a turnaround from a $20 million loss last year. Non-GAAP operating income increased to $515 million from $396 million. Diluted net income per share stood at $0.40, up from $0.00. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $1.74, compared to $1.33. The 12-month subscription revenue backlog increased 17.9% to $6.60 billion, while the total backlog grew 24.2% to $20.68 billion. Operating and free cash flows were $372 million and $291 million, respectively. Workday repurchased 0.5 million shares for $134 million, and had $7.18 billion in cash and marketable securities. The company updated its fiscal 2025 subscription revenue guidance to $7.700-$7.725 billion and its non-GAAP operating margin to 25.0%.

Workday announced on May 22, 2024, that Workday VNDLY has been named a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group's Vendor Management Systems (VMS) PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year as a Leader and the third year as both a Leader and Star Performer. Workday VNDLY assists organizations in planning, sourcing, and managing external labor, integrating seamlessly with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) to provide comprehensive workforce visibility.

Key features include intuitive configurability, robust invoicing, and comprehensive reporting. According to Krishna Charan, VP at Everest Group, Workday VNDLY's strengths lie in its connectivity with Workday HCM, enhanced service procurement functionalities, and decision wizard capabilities.

Mariana Santiago, General Manager of Workday VNDLY, highlights the evolving definition of 'workforce,' emphasizing the increasing reliance on contingent labor and specialized vendors.

The Groove, a modern enterprise consultancy, has announced a partnership with Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) to help businesses optimize their use of the Workday platform.

This collaboration aims to provide a range of services including deployments, application management, and strategic guidance tailored to clients' needs.

CEO Carroll Ross highlighted their shared commitment to quality and innovation, emphasizing the partnership's foundation of trust. Chief Culture Officer Bob Maller noted their leadership team's extensive experience in the Workday ecosystem.

This partnership is expected to enhance workforce and financial management processes, driving business efficiency and growth.

Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) has achieved Workday Certified Integration Status, connecting its learning platform with Workday HCM and Workday Skills Cloud. This integration offers a skills-based approach to learning, career development, and talent optimization, addressing critical skills gaps identified by decision-makers. The collaboration enables organizations to have a comprehensive view of their workforce's skills, delivering impactful talent development programs and enabling tailored learning experiences.

Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY) will release its fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results on May 23, 2024, followed by a conference call to discuss the results and business outlook. A live webcast will be accessible on the Workday Investor Relations site.

Workday, Inc. announced an extension of its partnership with Randstad to roll out Workday Financial Management and Workday Human Capital Management across 39 markets. The companies plan to develop mutual implementation capabilities to provide businesses with greater access to talent management tools.

Workday's new global campaign featuring rock stars Gwen Stefani, Travis Barker, and Billy Idol challenges the corporate world to redefine 'rock stars of business'. The company launches two TV commercials debuting at The Masters, highlighting the distinction between true rock stars and office workers. While the artists emphasize their music achievements, Workday asserts that its customers are the real 'rock stars of business'.