Workday Option Alert: Feb 28 $260 Calls Sweep (64) near the Ask: 504 vs 131 OI; Earnings 2/25 After Close 

Workday Option Alert: Feb 28 $260 Calls Sweep (64) near the Ask: 504 @ $10.732 vs 131 OI; Earnings 2/25 After Close Ref=$257.43

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Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

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Workday Inc (NASDAQ:WDAY) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company announced plans to cut its workforce by 8.5% to lean further into AI.

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Loop Capital analyst Yun Kim maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $242 to $260.

Loop Capital Maintains Hold on Workday, Raises Price Target to $260

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Baird analyst Catherine Schulte downgraded the rating for Qiagen N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QGEN#NYSE">QGEN</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and lowered the price target from $52 to $42. Qiagen shares closed at $40.01 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QGEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Catherine Schulte downgraded Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECH#NASDAQ">TECH</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and lowered the price target from $88 to $68. Bio-Techne shares closed at $65.29 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TECH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss downgraded Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $330 to $275. Workday shares closed at $265.72 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDAY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Kyle Bauser downgraded the rating for Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCMD#NASDAQ">TCMD</a>) from Buy to Neutral and slashed the price target from $23 to $18. Tactile Systems shares closed at $17.86 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCMD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Kristen Kluska downgraded Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUPN#NASDAQ">SUPN</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $57 to $36. Supernus Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $39.75 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Workday shares are trading lower after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and cut its price target from $330 to $275.

Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss downgrades Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $330 to $275.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Workday.
Looking at options history for Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 28% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 28% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $219,900 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $406,190.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $140.0 to $350.0 for Workday during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Workday's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Workday's significant trades, within a strike price range of $140.0 to $350.0, over the past month.
<h3>Workday 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739387728_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.44</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$69.8K</td>
<td align="right">833</td>
<td align="right">121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$120.3</td>
<td>$117.2</td>
<td>$118.71</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$59.3K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
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<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td align="right">803</td>
<td align="right">426</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$110.3</td>
<td>$107.2</td>
<td>$108.79</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$54.3K</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
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<td>WDAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$27.4</td>
<td>$25.6</td>
<td>$26.05</td>
<td>$282.50</td>
<td>$52.1K</td>
<td align="right">302</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
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<h3>About Workday</h3>
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Workday</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 965,057, the price of WDAY is down by -1.59%, reaching $258.82.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 13 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Workday</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $298.75.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Workday, targeting a price of $270. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JMP Securities has revised its rating downward to Market Outperform, adjusting the price target to $315. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Workday, maintaining a target price of $310. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Needham downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $300. 
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JMP Securities analyst Reni Benjamin reiterates Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $315 price target.

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Evercore ISI Group raised Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) price target from $176 to $202. Evercore ISI Group analyst Mark Lipacis maintained an Outperform rating. Arm shares closed at $173.26 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities raised the price target for Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) from $256 to $275. B of A Securities analyst Tim Anderson maintained an Underperform rating. Amgen shares closed at $307.81 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMGN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>BMO Capital boosted Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) price target from $233 to $260. BMO Capital analyst Rufus Hone maintained an Outperform rating. Fiserv shares closed at $229.53 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt raised the price target for Coherent Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>) from $105 to $115. Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintained a Neutral rating. Coherent shares closed at $90.10 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COHR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Northland Capital Markets cut the price target for CSG Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGS#NASDAQ">CSGS</a>) from $78 to $80. Northland Capital Markets analyst Nehal Chokshi reiterated an Outperform rating. CSG Systems shares closed at $61.66 on Wednesday. S<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSGS/analyst-ratings">ee how other analysts view this stoc</a>k.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler slashed Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) price target from $85 to $70. Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar maintained a Neutral rating. Skyworks shares settled at $87.08 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SWKS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays cut PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) price target from $158 to $153. Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman maintained an Overweight rating. PepsiCo shares closed at $145.66 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PEP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Leerink Partners cut Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOLX#NASDAQ">HOLX</a>) price target from $80 to $75. Leerink Partners analyst Puneet Souda downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform. Hologic shares closed at $72.80 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HOLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs raised the price target for Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) from $300 to $310. Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan maintained a Buy rating. Workday shares settled at $276.17 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDAY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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17 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $299.53, a high estimate of $340.00, and a low estimate of $242.00. Observing a 2.38% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $292.56. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738843222_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Workday. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Enders</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Schwartz</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Weiss</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$242.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$314.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Workday. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Workday compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Workday's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Workday's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDAY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Workday analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Workday's Background</h2>
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
<h3>Workday's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Workday displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 15.76%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Workday's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 8.94%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Workday's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.27%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Workday's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.18%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Workday's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.39, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Beyond The Numbers: 17 Analysts Discuss Workday Stock

Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterates Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $300 price target.

Needham Reiterates Buy on Workday, Maintains $300 Price Target

Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $300 to $310.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Workday, Raises Price Target to $310

Workday Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company announced plans to cut its workforce by 8.5% to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43494592/jpmorgan-picks-winners-losers-after-deepseek-debut-how-alphabet-amazon-intel-and-oracle-rank">lean further into AI</a>.
What To Know: Workday announced a restructuring plan aimed at prioritizing investments and the human capital management&nbsp;company&#8217;s ongoing focus on durable growth. 
Workday said it will cut approximately 1,750 positions, or 8.5% of its workforce, and exit some of its office space. 
In a note to Workday employees, CEO Carl Eschenbach explained that the move is part of the company&#8217;s push to use AI to drive a &#8220;new era of growth.&#8221; Increasing AI demand has created a &#8220;massive opportunity&#8221; for Workday, Eschenbach said.
&#8220;We have so much opportunity ahead of us, especially with the potential of AI, and we have a strong foundation to build upon,&#8221; the Workday CEO said. 
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Workday said it expects to incur approximately $230 million to $270 million in charges in connection with the restructuring plan. Approximately $60 million to $70 million of the charges are expected to be recognized in the fourth quarter. The remainder is expected to be recognized in the first quarter. The plan is expected to be substantially complete by the second quarter. 
Workday also announced that it will report financial results for the fourth quarter on Feb. 25. The company said it expects fourth-quarter results to be in line with or above the guidance provided last quarter. 
Analysts currently expect the company to report earnings of $1.77 per share and revenue of $2.18 billion, according to estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
WDAY Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/wday">Workday shares</a> were up 3.14% at $267.89 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Workday shares are trading higher after the company announced a decision to reduce its workforce by 8.5%.

Workday now expects its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter GAAP operating margin to be 22 to 23 percentage points lower than its fourth quarter non-GAAP operating margin and its fiscal 2025 full-year GAAP operating margin to be 21 percentage points lower than its full-year non-GAAP operating margin.

Workday Expects Q4, Full-year Results To Be In-line With Or Above Its Guidance, With Exception Of Its Operating Margin Due To Restructuring Plan

Workday Reveals Decision To Eliminate Approximately 1,750 Positions, Or 8.5% Of Current Workforce

Citigroup analyst Steven Enders maintains Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $287 to $270.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Workday, Lowers Price Target to $270

Zuora Connector for Workday Financial Management integrates its monetization suite with Workday's comprehensive suite of financial management solutions
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zuora.com%2F&amp;esheet=54178771&amp;newsitemid=20250114718520&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Zuora%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=51c6465d1dee59d32f1bb3ea28d3c479">Zuora, Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZUO#NYSE">ZUO</a>), a leading monetization suite for modern business, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.workday.com%2Fen-us%2Fhomepage.html&amp;esheet=54178771&amp;newsitemid=20250114718520&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Workday%2C+Inc.&amp;index=2&amp;md5=efb3fc1f916f5a2e8166e4f044913d49">Workday, Inc.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.workday.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Fhuman-capital-management%2Foverview.html&amp;esheet=54178771&amp;newsitemid=20250114718520&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=people&amp;index=3&amp;md5=facf4cccf4f73787546fa471c978aa39">people</a> and <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.workday.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Ffinancial-management%2Foverview.html&amp;esheet=54178771&amp;newsitemid=20250114718520&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=money&amp;index=4&amp;md5=4a3dfff7d189180b1d5273dfe126ee9f">money</a>.

Zuora Named Workday Services Partner

Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.13%. Currently, Workday has a market capitalization of $65.21 billion. 
Buying $1000 In WDAY: If an investor had bought $1000 of WDAY stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,141.85 today based on a price of $246.07 for WDAY at the time of writing.
<h3>Workday's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736802011_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In Workday 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.19% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.51%. Currently, Workday has a market capitalization of $66.52 billion. 
Buying $100 In WDAY: If an investor had bought $100 of WDAY stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $313.16 today based on a price of $251.03 for WDAY at the time of writing.
<h3>Workday's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736522143_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Workday 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Across the recent three months, 14 analysts have shared their insights on Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $300.86, a high estimate of $340.00, and a low estimate of $242.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $291.85, the current average has increased by 3.09%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736362818_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Workday. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Schwartz</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Weiss</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$242.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$314.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Workday. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Workday compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Workday's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Workday's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDAY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Workday analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Workday Better</h2>
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
<h3>Workday: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Workday displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 15.76%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Workday's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.94%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Workday's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.27%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Workday's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.18%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.39.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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