Workday Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) reported strong fiscal 2025 Q2 results, with total revenues of $2.085 billion, up 16.7% year-over-year. Subscription revenues increased 17.2% to $1.903 billion. The company's operating income improved to $111 million (5.3% of revenues), compared to $36 million (2.0% of revenues) in the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating income rose to $518 million (24.9% of revenues).

Workday's diluted net income per share was $0.49, up from $0.30 in Q2 fiscal 2024. The company's 12-month subscription revenue backlog grew 16.1% to $6.80 billion, while total subscription revenue backlog increased 20.9% to $21.58 billion. Workday reiterated its full-year FY25 subscription revenue guidance and slightly raised its non-GAAP operating margin expectation.

Positive

• Total revenues increased 16.7% year-over-year to $2.085 billion
• Subscription revenues grew 17.2% to $1.903 billion
• Operating income improved to $111 million (5.3% of revenues) from $36 million (2.0% of revenues)
• Non-GAAP operating income increased to $518 million (24.9% of revenues)
• Diluted net income per share rose to $0.49 from $0.30 year-over-year
• 12-month subscription revenue backlog grew 16.1% to $6.80 billion
• Total subscription revenue backlog increased 20.9% to $21.58 billion
• Operating cash flows improved to $571 million from $425 million in the prior year
• Free cash flows increased to $516 million from $360 million in the prior year

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Workday's Q2 FY2025 results demonstrate robust financial performance, with notable growth in key metrics. Total revenues increased by 16.7% year-over-year to $2.085 billion, while subscription revenues, a important indicator of recurring business, grew by 17.2% to $1.903 billion. The company's profitability also improved significantly, with non-GAAP operating income rising to $518 million, or 24.9% of revenues.

The 20.9% year-over-year increase in total subscription revenue backlog to $21.58 billion signals strong future revenue potential. However, investors should note the slight deceleration in 12-month subscription revenue backlog growth to 16.1%. The company's solid cash position of $7.37 billion provides financial flexibility for future investments and shareholder returns.

While maintaining its full-year subscription revenue guidance, Workday slightly raised its non-GAAP operating margin expectation, indicating improved operational efficiency. This balanced approach to growth and profitability is likely to be viewed favorably by investors.

Tech Expert

Workday's strategic focus on AI integration and platform expansion is evident in their recent innovations. The introduction of AI services for Workday Extend and the AI Marketplace demonstrates the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in enterprise software. These AI-driven solutions have the potential to significantly enhance user productivity and decision-making capabilities.

The company's global payroll strategy updates, including the Global Payroll Connect solution, address the complex needs of multinational corporations. This move could strengthen Workday's competitive position in the global market. Furthermore, the new Built on Workday program and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Salesforce and Equifax indicate a strong ecosystem approach, which could lead to increased platform stickiness and customer retention.

Workday's recognition as a market leader by Gartner and Forrester underscores its strong position in the ERP and HCM markets. However, to maintain this leadership, continuous innovation and successful AI integration will be important in the face of intense competition in the enterprise software space.

Fiscal Second Quarter Total Revenues of $2.085 Billion, Up 16.7% Year Over Year
Subscription Revenues of $1.903 Billion, Up 17.2% Year Over Year

PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money, today announced results for the fiscal 2025 second quarter ended July 31, 2024.

Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results

• Total revenues were $2.085 billion, an increase of 16.7% from the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Subscription revenues were $1.903 billion, an increase of 17.2% from the same period last year.
• Operating income was $111 million, or 5.3% of revenues, compared to an operating income of $36 million, or 2.0% of revenues, in the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter was $518 million, or 24.9% of revenues, compared to a non-GAAP operating income of $421 million, or 23.6% of revenues, in the same period last year.¹
• Diluted net income per share was $0.49, compared to diluted net income per share of $0.30 in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $1.75, compared to non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $1.43 in the same period last year.¹
• 12-month subscription revenue backlog was $6.80 billion, up 16.1% from the same period last year. Total subscription revenue backlog was $21.58 billion, increasing 20.9% year-over-year.
• Operating cash flows were $571 million compared to $425 million in the prior year. Free cash flows were $516 million compared to $360 million in the prior year.¹
• Workday repurchased approximately 1.4 million shares of Class A common stock for $309 million as part of its share repurchase program.
• Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $7.37 billion as of July 31, 2024.

1	See the section titled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in the accompanying financial tables for further details.

Comments on the News

"Workday delivered a solid quarter of growth and operating margin expansion, as businesses of all sizes and industries around the world increasingly turn to Workday as their trusted partner in navigating the future of work," said Carl Eschenbach, CEO, Workday. "Through the power of our unified, AI-powered platform and our expanding partner ecosystem, we're reimagining HR and Finance to consistently increase the value we deliver to our customers. Our commitment to customer success, AI innovation, and delivering true business value will propel us into the future."

"Our second quarter performance was ahead of our expectations across our key financial metrics," said Zane Rowe, CFO, Workday. "We remain focused on balancing targeted investments across our growth areas along with driving efficiencies across the company as we leverage the power of the platform. We see a macroeconomic environment consistent with last quarter and are reiterating our full-year FY25 subscription revenue guidance while slightly raising our expectation for FY25 non-GAAP operating margin."

Recent Highlights

• Workday joined the Fortune 500 list for the first time, ranking it among the largest U.S. companies by revenue.
• Workday now has more than 70 million users under contract and more than 2,000 Workday Financial Management customers.
• Workday added several full suite customers for Workday Financial Management and Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), including Clemson University, County of San Joaquin, and Presbyterian Healthcare Services.  
• Workday announced new innovations to further bolster its global payroll strategy, which include the global availability of Workday Payroll provided by Strada, and its new Global Payroll Connect, a unified global payroll solution that can seamlessly connect with payroll providers.
• Workday announced new updates to make it easier for partners to build solutions, including AI services for Workday Extend; the general availability of Workday AI Marketplace; and Built on Workday, a new program to help partners build, manage, and distribute finance and HCM apps and industry solutions.
• Workday announced strategic partnerships with Equifax, Salesforce, and Kainos.
• Workday announced that HiredScore AI for Recruiting and HiredScore AI for Talent Mobility are now available through Workday to boost recruiter productivity and empower hiring managers and employees.
• Workday announced that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program to repurchase up to an additional $1.0 billion of shares of its Class A common stock.
• According to Gartner^® market share research, Workday had the largest market share in 2023 for ERP Worldwide SaaS revenue at 19.6%.¹
• Workday was named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ for Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions For Service-Centric Industries, Q2 2024.²

1	Gartner® Market Share: Enterprise Application Software as a Service, Worldwide, 2023, Varsha Mehta, Neha Gupta, Chris Pang, Craig Roth, Jim Hare, Julian Poulter, Balaji Abbabatulla, Kevin Quinn, Roland Johnson, Radu Miclaus, Alexandre Oddos, Amarendra ., Anand Chouksey, Mudit Sharma, Kanchi Bindal, 14 June 2024.
2	By Liz Herbert with Linda Ivy-Rosser, George Lawrie, Sara Sjoblom, February 20, 2024.

Financial Outlook

Workday is updating its guidance for the fiscal 2025 full year ending January 31, 2025 as follows:

• Subscription revenue between $7.700 billion to $7.725 billion, representing growth of approximately 17%
• Non-GAAP operating margin of 25.25%¹

Workday is providing guidance for the fiscal 2025 third quarter ending October 31, 2024 as follows:

• Subscription revenue of $1.955 billion, representing growth of 16%
• Non-GAAP operating margin of 25.25%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 to predict with reasonable certainty the amount and timing of adjustments that are used to calculate this non-GAAP financial measure, particularly related to stock-based compensation and its related tax effects, acquisition-related costs, and realignment costs.

Earnings Call Details

Workday plans to host a conference call today to review its fiscal 2025 second 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.

Workday uses the Workday Blog as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

About Workday

Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and money. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 10,500 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

© 2024 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements including, among other things, statements regarding our intended share repurchases, Workday's full-year and third quarter fiscal 2025 subscription revenue and non-GAAP operating margin, growth, innovation, strategy, and investments. These forward-looking statements are based only on currently available information and our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. If the risks materialize, assumptions prove incorrect, or we experience unexpected changes in circumstances, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements, and therefore you should not rely on any forward-looking statements. Risks include, but are not limited to: (i) breaches in our security measures or those of our third-party providers, unauthorized access to our customers' or other users' personal data, or disruptions in our data center or computing infrastructure operations; (ii) service outages, delays in the deployment of our applications, and the failure of our applications to perform properly; (iii) privacy concerns and evolving domestic or foreign laws and regulations; (iv) the impact of continuing global economic and geopolitical volatility on our business, as well as on our customers, prospects, partners, and service providers; (v) any loss of key employees or the inability to attract, train, and retain highly skilled employees; (vi) competitive factors, including pricing pressures, industry consolidation, entry of new competitors and new applications, advancements in technology, and marketing initiatives by our competitors; (vii) our reliance on our network of partners to drive additional growth of our revenues; (viii) the regulatory, economic, and political risks associated with our domestic and international operations; (ix) adoption of our applications and services by customers and individuals, including any new features, enhancements, and modifications, as well as our customers' and users' satisfaction with the deployment, training, and support services they receive; (x) the regulatory risks related to new and evolving technologies such as AI and our ability to realize a return on our development efforts; (xi) our ability to realize the expected business or financial benefits of any acquisitions of or investments in companies; (xii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; and (xiii) changes in sales, which may not be immediately reflected in our results due to our subscription model. Further information on these and additional risks that could affect Workday's results is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our most recent report on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K and other reports that we have filed and will file with the SEC from time to time, which could cause actual results to vary from expectations. Workday assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Any unreleased services, features, or functions referenced in this document, our website, or other press releases or public statements that are not currently available are subject to change at Workday's discretion and may not be delivered as planned or at all. Customers who purchase Workday services should make their purchase decisions based upon services, features, and functions that are currently available.

 

Workday, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions) (unaudited)
	July 31, 2024		January 31, 2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$              1,635		$              2,012
Marketable securities	5,738		5,801
Trade and other receivables, net	1,292		1,639
Deferred costs	237		232
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	298		255
Total current assets	9,200		9,939
Property and equipment, net	1,259		1,234
Operating lease right-of-use assets	339		289
Deferred costs, noncurrent	487		509
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net	331		233
Deferred tax assets	1,022		1,065
Goodwill	3,257		2,846
Other assets	339		337
Total assets	$            16,234		$            16,452
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$                   87		$                   78
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	292		287
Accrued compensation	487		544
Unearned revenue	3,549		4,057
Operating lease liabilities	98		89
Total current liabilities	4,513		5,055
Debt, noncurrent	2,982		2,980
Unearned revenue, noncurrent	62		70
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	284		227
Other liabilities	48		38
Total liabilities	7,889		8,370
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	0		0
Additional paid-in capital	10,869		10,400
Treasury stock	(1,051)		(608)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	19		21
Accumulated deficit	(1,492)		(1,731)
Total stockholders' equity	8,345		8,082
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$            16,234		$           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 July 31,				Six Months Ended July 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues:
Subscription services	$              1,903		$              1,624		$              3,719		$              3,152
Professional services	182		163		356		319
Total revenues	2,085		1,787		4,075		3,471
Costs and expenses (1):
Costs of subscription services	304		256		594		495
Costs of professional services	207		192		406		371
Product development	649		610		1,305		1,210
Sales and marketing	611		524		1,184		1,043
General and administrative	203		169		411		336
Total costs and expenses	1,974		1,751		3,900		3,455
Operating income (loss)	111		36		175		16
Other income (expense), net	57		46		116		73
Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes	168		82		291		89
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	36		3		52		10
Net income (loss)	$                 132		$                   79		$                 239		$                   79
Net income (loss) per share, basic	$                0.50		$                0.30		$                0.90		$                0.30
Net income (loss) per share, diluted	$                0.49		$                0.30		$                0.89		$                0.30
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic	265,317		261,191		264,885		260,026
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted	267,949		264,435		269,128		262,923
(1) Costs and expenses include share-based compensation expenses as follows:
	Three Months Ended July 31,				Six Months Ended July 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Costs of subscription services	$                   35		$                   30		$                   73		$                   59
Costs of professional services	28		29		59		59
Product development	163		162		336		332
Sales and marketing	77		67		149		147
General and administrative	67		64		138		125
Total share-based compensation expenses	$                 370		$                 352		$                 755		$                 722

 

Workday, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions) (unaudited)
	Three Months Ended July 31,				Six Months Ended July 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$                 132		$                   79		$                 239		$                   79
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	79		71		154		142
Share-based compensation expenses	370		352		755		722
Amortization of deferred costs	62		52		121		101
Non-cash lease expense	25		24		51		48
(Gains) losses on investments	3		(1)		10		7
Accretion of discounts on marketable debt securities, net	(29)		(38)		(62)		(72)
Deferred income taxes	27		0		33		2
Other	9		(6)		11		(12)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business combinations:
Trade and other receivables, net	(157)		(183)		351		290
Deferred costs	(64)		(68)		(104)		(103)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	46		25		24		7
Accounts payable	2		2		12		(56)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	69		36		(124)		(187)
Unearned revenue	(3)		80		(528)		(265)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	571		425		943		703
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of marketable securities	(1,365)		(1,585)		(2,143)		(3,473)
Maturities of marketable securities	1,035		1,240		2,132		2,471
Sales of marketable securities	51		25		68		48
Capital expenditures	(55)		(65)		(136)		(124)
Business combinations, net of cash acquired	(10)		0		(522)		0
Purchase of other intangible assets	0		0		0		(9)
Purchases of non-marketable equity and other investments	(7)		0		(7)		(11)
Sales and maturities of non-marketable equity and other investments	5		0		5		0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(346)		(385)		(603)		(1,098)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of common stock	(312)		(139)		(440)		(139)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from employee equity plans	106		95		106		95
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	(141)		(5)		(381)		(8)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(347)		(49)		(715)		(52)
Effect of exchange rate changes	0		1		0		0
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(122)		(8)		(375)		(447)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of period	1,771		1,456		2,024		1,895
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of period	$              1,649		$              1,448		$              1,649		$              1,448

 

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 July 31,				Six Months Ended July 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss)	$             111		$                36		$             175		$               16
Share-based compensation expenses	370		352		755		722
Employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions	10		12		48		37
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	20		21		37		42
Acquisition-related costs	6		0		10		0
Realignment costs	1		0		8		0
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)	$             518		$             421		$          1,033		$             817
Non-GAAP operating margin(1)
Operating margin	5.3 %		2.0 %		4.3 %		0.5 %
Share-based compensation expenses	17.7 %		19.7 %		18.5 %		20.8 %
Employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions	0.6 %		0.7 %		1.2 %		1.1 %
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	1.0 %		1.2 %		1.0 %		1.1 %
Acquisition-related costs	0.3 %		0.0 %		0.2 %		0.0 %
Realignment costs	0.0 %		0.0 %		0.2 %		0.0 %
Non-GAAP operating margin	24.9 %		23.6 %		25.4 %		23.5 %
Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share(1)(2)
Diluted net income (loss) per share	$            0.49		$            0.30		$            0.89		$            0.30
Share-based compensation expenses	1.38		1.33		2.80		2.74
Employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions	0.04		0.05		0.18		0.14
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	0.07		0.08		0.14		0.16
Acquisition-related costs	0.02		0.00		0.04		0.00
Realignment costs	0.00		0.00		0.03		0.00
Losses (gains) on strategic investments, net	0.01		0.00		0.04		0.03
Income tax effects	(0.26)		(0.33)		(0.63)		(0.61)
Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share	$            1.75		$            1.43		$            3.49		$            2.76

(1)	Operating margin and diluted net income (loss) per share are calculated using unrounded data.
(2)	For the three months ended July 31, 2024, GAAP and non-GAAP diluted net income per share were calculated based upon 267,949 diluted weighted-average shares of common stock. For the three months ended July 31, 2023, GAAP and non-GAAP diluted net income per share were calculated based upon 264,435 diluted weighted-average shares of common stock. For the six months ended July 31, 2024, GAAP and non-GAAP diluted net income per share were calculated based upon 269,128 diluted weighted-average shares of common stock. For the six months ended July 31, 2023, GAAP and non-GAAP diluted net income per share were calculated based upon 262,923 diluted weighted-average shares of common stock.

 

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 July 31,				Six Months Ended July 31,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$                 571		$                 425		$                 943		$                 703
Less: Capital expenditures	(55)		(65)		(136)		(124)
Free cash flows	$                 516		$                 360		$                 807		$                 579

 

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 half 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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FAQ

What was Workday's (WDAY) total revenue for Q2 fiscal 2025?

Workday's total revenue for Q2 fiscal 2025 was $2.085 billion, representing a 16.7% increase year-over-year.

How much did Workday's (WDAY) subscription revenue grow in Q2 fiscal 2025?

Workday's subscription revenue grew 17.2% year-over-year to $1.903 billion in Q2 fiscal 2025.

What was Workday's (WDAY) non-GAAP operating income for Q2 fiscal 2025?

Workday's non-GAAP operating income for Q2 fiscal 2025 was $518 million, or 24.9% of revenues.

How much is Workday's (WDAY) total subscription revenue backlog as of Q2 fiscal 2025?

Workday's total subscription revenue backlog was $21.58 billion as of Q2 fiscal 2025, increasing 20.9% year-over-year.

What is Workday's (WDAY) subscription revenue guidance for fiscal 2025?

Workday reiterated its fiscal 2025 subscription revenue guidance, projecting between $7.700 billion to $7.725 billion, representing growth of approximately 17%.