Workday Announces Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Financial Results
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%.
- Total revenues increased by 18.1% year over year to $1.990 billion.
- Subscription revenues grew by 18.8% to $1.815 billion.
- Operating income was $64 million, a significant improvement from a $20 million loss last year.
- Non-GAAP operating income rose to $515 million from $396 million.
- Diluted net income per share improved to $0.40 from $0.00.
- Non-GAAP diluted net income per share increased to $1.74 from $1.33.
- The 12-month subscription revenue backlog increased by 17.9% to $6.60 billion.
- Total subscription revenue backlog grew by 24.2% to $20.68 billion.
- Operating cash flows were $372 million, up from $277 million.
- Free cash flows increased to $291 million from $218 million.
- Repurchased 0.5 million shares for $134 million.
- Cash and marketable securities totaled $7.18 billion.
- Updated subscription revenue guidance reflects slower customer headcount growth.
- Elevated sales scrutiny noted in the updated guidance.
Insights
Workday's fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results show a robust performance with total revenues reaching
The shift from an operating loss of
The firm's strong operating cash flows of
Investors should also note the significant increase in the 12-month subscription revenue backlog to
In summary, Workday's financial performance this quarter showcases an upward trajectory in revenue, profitability and cash flows, positioning it strongly for sustained growth.
Analyzing Workday's market positioning, the company's growth is propelled by its strong value proposition in managing human capital and financials, catering to over 60% of the Fortune 500. The addition of high-profile customers like the Defense Intelligence Agency underscores its strategic importance and trust in critical sectors.
The acquisition of HiredScore and the development of over 50 AI use cases highlight Workday's commitment to innovation and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance its offerings. This focus on AI can drive long-term competitive advantages, positioning Workday ahead in the evolving tech landscape.
The expanded alliances with AWS and the new partnership with Google Cloud open avenues for broader market penetration and co-innovation, creating cross-industry growth opportunities. These collaborations enhance Workday's go-to-market strategy, potentially accelerating customer adoption and revenue streams.
However, the mention of 'elevated sales scrutiny and lower customer headcount growth' serves as a cautious note. It suggests that while the company is performing well, external economic factors could impact future growth rates.
Overall, Workday's strategic initiatives and solid market presence indicate a promising outlook with effective positioning in the market, though external challenges must be monitored.
Fiscal First Quarter Total Revenues of
Subscription Revenues of
Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results
- Total revenues were
, an increase of$1.99 0 billion18.1% from the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Subscription revenues were , an increase of$1.81 5 billion18.8% from the same period last year. - Operating income was
, or$64 million 3.2% of revenues, compared to an operating loss of , or negative$20 million 1.2% of revenues, in the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter was , or$515 million 25.9% of revenues, compared to a non-GAAP operating income of , or$396 million 23.5% of revenues, in the same period last year.1 - Diluted net income per share was
, compared to diluted net income per share of$0.40 in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was$0.00 , compared to non-GAAP diluted net income per share of$1.74 in the same period last year.1$1.33 - 12-month subscription revenue backlog was
, up$6.60 billion 17.9% from the same period last year. Total subscription revenue backlog was , increasing$20.68 billion 24.2% year-over-year. - Operating cash flows were
compared to$372 million in the prior year. Free cash flows were$277 million compared to$291 million in the prior year.1$218 million - Workday repurchased approximately 0.5 million shares of Class A common stock for
as part of its share repurchase programs.$134 million - Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were
as of April 30, 2024.$7.18 billion
1 | See the section titled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in the accompanying financial tables for further details. |
Comments on the News
"Q1 was another solid quarter of revenue growth and non-GAAP operating margin expansion for Workday, as we drive toward long-term, durable growth," said Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach. "With the emergence of Generative AI, the shifting talent landscape, and pressure to realize operational efficiencies, Workday has never been more relevant. Our strong value proposition, investments in key growth initiatives, and leadership in AI are paying off as more organizations turn to Workday to manage their two most important assets – their people and money."
"Our first quarter performance was in line with our expectations across our key financial metrics," said Zane Rowe, CFO, Workday. "We were pleased with our progress across key growth initiatives in Q1, which help build a foundation for long-term growth. Our updated subscription revenue guidance reflects the elevated sales scrutiny and lower customer headcount growth we experienced during the quarter. At the same time, we are increasing our margin outlook as we focus on driving increased efficiencies across the company."
Recent Highlights
- Workday is used by more than
60% of the Fortune 500, including HPE, Keybank, Salesforce, and Unum. - Workday added several full platform customers for Workday Financial Management and Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), including
City of Milwaukee , H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, and The Onin Group. - Workday announced that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the key intelligence agency for national defense in
the United States , has selected Workday Government Cloud to support DIA on its mission to rapidly accelerate recruitment and onboarding efforts. - Workday completed its acquisition of HiredScore, giving the company a comprehensive AI-powered talent acquisition and internal mobility solution.
- Workday now has more than 50 AI use cases in production and 25 generative AI use cases on its roadmap.
- Workday expanded its relationship with AWS to include co-innovation across industries and enhanced go-to-market investments, and formed a new partnership with Google Cloud, providing GCP customers access to purchase Workday products through the Google Cloud Marketplace.
- Workday's native Payroll solution for customers in
Australia became generally available. - Workday received the Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers' Choice distinction for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises1 for the seventh consecutive year.
- The company was recognized as one of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the fourth consecutive year.
- Forbes named Workday as one of America's Best Employers For Diversity.
1 | Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises, Peer Contributors, 8 April 2024 |
Financial Outlook
Workday is updating its guidance for the fiscal 2025 full year ending January 31, 2025 as follows:
- Subscription revenue between
to$7.70 0 billion , representing growth of approximately$7.72 5 billion17% - Non-GAAP operating margin of
25.0% 1
Workday is providing guidance for the fiscal 2025 second quarter ending July 31, 2024 as follows:
- Subscription revenue of
, representing growth of approximately$1.89 5 billion17% - Non-GAAP operating margin of
24.5% 1
1 | The Company has not provided a reconciliation of its forward outlook for non-GAAP operating margin with its forward-looking GAAP operating margin in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. The Company is unable, without unreasonable efforts, to quantify share-based compensation expense, which is excluded from our non-GAAP operating margin, as it requires additional inputs such as the number of shares granted and market prices that are not ascertainable. |
Earnings Call Details
Workday plans to host a conference call today to review its fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results and to discuss its financial outlook. The call is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET and can be accessed via webcast. The webcast will be available live, and a replay will be available following completion of the live broadcast for approximately 90 days.
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Workday, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions) (unaudited) | |||
April 30, 2024 | January 31, 2024 | ||
Assets | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,752 | $ 2,012 | |
Marketable securities | 5,430 | 5,801 | |
Trade and other receivables, net | 1,133 | 1,639 | |
Deferred costs | 232 | 232 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 327 | 255 | |
Total current assets | 8,874 | 9,939 | |
Property and equipment, net | 1,238 | 1,234 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 323 | 289 | |
Deferred costs, noncurrent | 489 | 509 | |
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net | 351 | 233 | |
Deferred tax assets | 1,056 | 1,065 | |
Goodwill | 3,257 | 2,846 | |
Other assets | 353 | 337 | |
Total assets | $ 15,941 | $ 16,452 | |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 76 | $ 78 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 254 | 287 | |
Accrued compensation | 451 | 544 | |
Unearned revenue | 3,552 | 4,057 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 95 | 89 | |
Total current liabilities | 4,428 | 5,055 | |
Debt, noncurrent | 2,981 | 2,980 | |
Unearned revenue, noncurrent | 61 | 70 | |
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 268 | 227 | |
Other liabilities | 40 | 38 | |
Total liabilities | 7,778 | 8,370 | |
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Common stock | 0 | 0 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 10,512 | 10,400 | |
Treasury stock | (742) | (608) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 17 | 21 | |
Accumulated deficit | (1,624) | (1,731) | |
Total stockholders' equity | 8,163 | 8,082 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 15,941 | $ 16,452 |
Workday, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands and per share data) (unaudited) | |||
Three Months Ended April 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Revenues: | |||
Subscription services | $ 1,815 | $ 1,528 | |
Professional services | 175 | 156 | |
Total revenues | 1,990 | 1,684 | |
Costs and expenses (1): | |||
Costs of subscription services | 290 | 239 | |
Costs of professional services | 199 | 178 | |
Product development | 656 | 600 | |
Sales and marketing | 573 | 519 | |
General and administrative | 208 | 168 | |
Total costs and expenses | 1,926 | 1,704 | |
Operating income (loss) | 64 | (20) | |
Other income (expense), net | 59 | 27 | |
Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 123 | 7 | |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 16 | 7 | |
Net income (loss) | $ 107 | $ 0 | |
Net income (loss) per share, basic | $ 0.40 | $ 0.00 | |
Net income (loss) per share, diluted | $ 0.40 | $ 0.00 | |
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic | 264,444 | 258,820 | |
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted | 270,298 | 261,371 | |
(1) Costs and expenses include share-based compensation expenses as follows: | |||
Three Months Ended April 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Costs of subscription services | $ 38 | $ 29 | |
Costs of professional services | 31 | 30 | |
Product development | 173 | 170 | |
Sales and marketing | 72 | 80 | |
General and administrative | 71 | 60 | |
Total share-based compensation expenses | $ 385 | $ 369 |
Workday, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions) (unaudited) | |||
Three Months Ended April 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 107 | $ 0 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 75 | 70 | |
Share-based compensation expenses | 385 | 369 | |
Amortization of deferred costs | 59 | 49 | |
Non-cash lease expense | 25 | 24 | |
(Gains) losses on investments | 7 | 8 | |
Accretion of discounts on marketable debt securities, net | (33) | (34) | |
Deferred income taxes | 6 | 2 | |
Other | 1 | (5) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business combinations: | |||
Trade and other receivables, net | 509 | 473 | |
Deferred costs | (40) | (35) | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (21) | (19) | |
Accounts payable | 10 | (58) | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (193) | (223) | |
Unearned revenue | (525) | (344) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 372 | 277 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
Purchases of marketable securities | (778) | (1,888) | |
Maturities of marketable securities | 1,096 | 1,232 | |
Sales of marketable securities | 17 | 22 | |
Capital expenditures | (81) | (59) | |
Business combinations, net of cash acquired | (512) | 0 | |
Purchase of other intangible assets | 0 | (9) | |
Purchases of non-marketable equity and other investments | 0 | (11) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (258) | (713) | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
Repurchases of common stock | (128) | 0 | |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from employee equity plans | 0 | 1 | |
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | (239) | (3) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (367) | (2) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes | 0 | (1) | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (253) | (439) | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of period | 2,024 | 1,895 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of period | $ 1,771 | $ 1,456 |
Workday, Inc.
Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Data
Reconciliations of our GAAP to non-GAAP operating results are included in the following table (in millions, except percentages and per share data). See the section titled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for further details.
Three Months Ended April 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) | |||
Operating income (loss) | $ 64 | $ (20) | |
Share-based compensation expenses | 385 | 369 | |
Employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions | 38 | 26 | |
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 17 | 21 | |
Acquisition-related costs | 3 | 0 | |
Realignment costs | 8 | 0 | |
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) | $ 515 | $ 396 | |
Non-GAAP operating margin(1) | |||
Operating margin | 3.2 % | (1.2) % | |
Share-based compensation expenses | 19.3 % | 21.9 % | |
Employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions | 1.9 % | 1.5 % | |
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 0.9 % | 1.3 % | |
Acquisition-related costs | 0.2 % | 0.0 % | |
Realignment costs | 0.4 % | 0.0 % | |
Non-GAAP operating margin | 25.9 % | 23.5 % | |
Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share(1)(2) | |||
Diluted net income (loss) per share | $ 0.40 | $ 0.00 | |
Share-based compensation expenses | 1.42 | 1.41 | |
Employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions | 0.14 | 0.10 | |
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 0.06 | 0.08 | |
Acquisition-related costs | 0.01 | 0.00 | |
Realignment costs | 0.03 | 0.00 | |
Losses (gains) on strategic investments, net | 0.03 | 0.03 | |
Income tax effects | (0.35) | (0.29) | |
Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share | $ 1.74 | $ 1.33 |
(1) | Operating margin and diluted net income (loss) per share are calculated using unrounded data. |
(2) | For the three months ended April 30, 2024, GAAP and non-GAAP diluted net income per share were |
Reconciliation of our GAAP cash flows from operating activities to non-GAAP free cash flow is as follows (in millions). See the section titled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for further details.
Three Months Ended April 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ 372 | $ 277 | |
Less: Capital expenditures | (81) | (59) | |
Free cash flows | $ 291 | $ 218 |
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Change in Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Effective beginning fiscal 2025, Workday will exclude certain acquisition-related costs, realignment costs, and gains and losses on strategic investments from its non-GAAP results as these items may vary from period to period independent of the operating performance of Workday's business. Prior period amounts have been recast for gains and losses on strategic investments to conform to this presentation. There was no impact to prior period amounts presented in this release for acquisition-related costs or realignment costs since no qualifying costs were incurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide investors and others with additional information regarding Workday's results, we have disclosed the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share, and free cash flows. Workday has provided a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure used in this earnings release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating margin differ from GAAP in that they exclude share-based compensation expenses, employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions, amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets, acquisition-related costs, and realignment costs. Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share differs from GAAP in that it excludes share-based compensation expenses, employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions, amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets, acquisition-related costs, realignment costs, gains and losses on strategic investments, and income tax effects. Free cash flows differ from GAAP cash flows from operating activities in that it treats capital expenditures as a reduction to cash flows.
Workday's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for internal budgeting and forecasting purposes, for short- and long-term operating plans, and to evaluate Workday's financial performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures reflect Workday's ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons and analysis of trends in Workday's business. Management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Workday's operating results and prospects in the same manner as management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods and to those of peer companies.
Management believes excluding the following items from the GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is useful to investors and others in assessing Workday's operating performance due to the following factors:
- Share-based compensation expenses. Share-based compensation primarily consists of non-cash expenses for employee restricted stock units and our employee stock purchase plan, and includes share-based compensation associated with acquisitions. Although share-based compensation is an important aspect of the compensation of our employees and executives, this expense is determined using a number of factors, including our stock price, volatility, and forfeiture rates, that are beyond our control and generally unrelated to operational decisions and performance in any particular period. Further, share-based compensation expenses are not reflective of the value ultimately received by the grant recipients.
- Employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions. We exclude the employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions in order to show the full effect that excluding share-based compensation expenses has on our operating results. Similar to share-based compensation expenses, this tax expense is dependent on our stock price and other factors that are beyond our control and do not correlate to the operation of our business.
- Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. For business combinations, we generally allocate a portion of the purchase price to intangible assets. The amount of the allocation is based on estimates and assumptions made by management and is subject to amortization. The amount of purchase price allocated to intangible assets and the term of the related amortization can vary significantly and are unique to each acquisition and thus we do not believe this activity is reflective of our ongoing operations. Although we exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets from these non-GAAP financial measures, we believe that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase accounting and contribute to revenue generation.
- Acquisition-related costs. Acquisition-related costs include direct transaction costs, such as due diligence and advisory fees, and certain compensation and integration-related expenses. We exclude the effects of acquisition-related costs as we believe these transaction-specific expenses are inconsistent in amount and frequency and do not correlate to the operation of our business.
- Realignment costs. Realignment costs are associated with a formal restructuring plan and are primarily related to employee severance, the closure of facilities, and cancellation of certain contracts. We exclude these expenses because they are not reflective of ongoing business and operating results.
- Gains and losses on strategic investments. Our strategic investments include investments in early stage companies that are valuable to Workday customers and complementary to Workday products. Gains and losses on strategic investments may result from observable price adjustments and impairment charges on non-marketable equity securities, ongoing mark-to-market adjustments on marketable equity securities, and the sale of equity investments. We do not rely on these securities to fund our ongoing operations nor do we actively trade publicly held securities, and therefore we do not consider the gains and losses on these strategic investments to be reflective of our ongoing operations.
- Income tax effects. We utilize a fixed long-term projected tax rate in our computation of the non-GAAP income tax provision to provide better consistency across the reporting periods. In projecting this long-term non-GAAP tax rate, we utilize a three-year financial projection that excludes the direct impact of the items excluded from GAAP income in calculating our non-GAAP income. The projected rate considers other factors such as our current operating structure, existing tax positions in various jurisdictions, and key legislation in major jurisdictions where we operate. For fiscal 2025 and 2024, we determined the projected non-GAAP tax rate to be
19% , which reflects currently available information, as well as other factors and assumptions. We will periodically re-evaluate this tax rate, as necessary, for significant events, relevant tax law changes, material changes in the forecasted geographic earnings mix, and any significant acquisitions.
Additionally, with regards to free cash flows, Workday's management believes that reducing cash provided by (used in) operating activities by capital expenditures is meaningful to investors and others because it provides an enhanced view of cash flow generation from the ongoing operations of our business, and it balances operating results, cash management, and capital efficiency.
The use of these non-GAAP measures have certain limitations as they do not reflect all items of expense or cash that affect Workday's operations. Workday compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or in isolation from, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Further, these non-GAAP measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore comparability may be limited. Management encourages investors and others to review Workday's financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
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