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Workday (WDAY)

7 quarters tracked (Q2'25 to Q2'27) · latest call August 27, 2026
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96%
Kept of 25 resolved
24
Kept or exceeded
1
Missed
14
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · reducer

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'27August 27, 20265/122 high, 2 medium flags00Call sheet →
Q1'272026-05-2111/126 low flags60Call sheet →
Q4'26February 24, 20269/124 medium, 3 low flags51Call sheet →
Q1'26May 22, 20258/122 medium, 4 low flags20Call sheet →
Q4'25February 25, 20259/124 medium, 5 low flags30Call sheet →
Q3'25November 26, 20249/123 medium, 3 low flags30Call sheet →
Q2'252024-08-2210/122 medium, 4 low flags50Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'27PendingDeploy deployment agent to achieve 30% implementation‑time reduction (Q1)
Q2 only cited usage spikes (500% Kiri volume) without quantifying time‑reduction; no evidence the 30% target was met.
Q1'27DeliveredSome Q4 deals to close in Q1
Confirmed several closed in Q1, contributed to strong quarter
Q1'27DeliveredFlex Credits adoption to continue growing
Nearly 50 customers signed on, now unified across all AI products
Q1'27DeliveredFocus on customer base motion and forward-deployed engineers
Forward-deployed engineers and AI consultants now actively deploying
Q1'27DeliveredInternational becoming bigger part of growth story
International grew 16% vs 13% prior quarter, multiple new market entries
Q1'27Exceeded12 organic agents moving into general availability
Now have 20 agents in GA/EA, accelerated development
Q1'27DeliveredSana Core and Enterprise into GA by February 15
Executed on time, now provisioning to all customers by end of May
Q4'26PendingMedium-term subscription revenue CAGR of 12% to 15% through FY '28
FY27 guide at low end (12-13%) raises questions about trajectory
Q4'26MissedQ1 FY 2027 subscription revenue growth of approximately 14%
Now guiding 13% for Q1, 100bps lower than prior indication
Q4'26DeliveredCompletion of first phase of DIA contract providing revenue in Q4
$15M delivered as expected, now negotiating follow-on
Q4'26DeliveredcRPO to increase between 15-16% in Q4
Came in at 15.8%, within guided range
Q4'26ExceededFY 2026 operating cash flow outlook of $2.9 billion
Delivered $2.94B, slight beat
Q4'26ExceededNon-GAAP operating margin of at least 28.5% for Q4
Delivered 30.6%, beat by 210bps
Q4'26ExceededFY '26 subscription revenue growth of approximately 13%
Delivered 14% growth, beat by 100bps
Q1'26PendingOur intention is to grow back headcount after restructuring
Carl confirmed intention to hire back with current headcount at 19,300
Q1'26PendingWe're entering FY 26 with renewed energy and clear view of how to fulfill founders' vision
Management confidence maintained but macro uncertainty increased
Q1'26DeliveredPosition the business to drive long-term growth and margin expansion
30.2% operating margin significantly exceeded 28% guidance
Q1'26PendingWe expect to see increased year-over-year subscription revenue growth improvements by the quarter heading into Q4
Reiterated same guidance for gradual acceleration through the year
Q1'26DeliveredContinued momentum across investment initiatives including AI, partner ecosystem, targeted international markets
AI ACV doubled, partner contribution grew to 20%+, international performed solidly
Q1'26PendingWe expect roughly half of Workday Student customers will be live by Spring
Timeline approaching, no update provided on go-live progress
Q4'25ExceededPartner ecosystem driving increased pipeline and new ACV
Partner-sourced ACV grew from 10%+ to 15%+, Built on Workday expanded to 72 partners
Q4'25DeliveredContinued international investment despite headwinds
UK and Germany had strongest quarters, but international revenue mix unchanged at 25%
Q4'25PendingStrategic deals from Q3 to benefit FY26 revenue recognition
Confirmed these deals will contribute to second half growth acceleration
Q4'25PendingEmerging AI opportunities contributing to second half FY26 growth
Management maintained second half acceleration expectation but downplayed agent contribution
Q4'25DeliveredContinued momentum across key growth areas including AI
30% AI attach rate sustained for second quarter, multiple products showing growth
Q4'25Pending30% non-GAAP operating margins by FY27
FY26 guide of 28% shows progress toward target
Q4'25PendingMid-teens subscription revenue growth target through FY27
FY26 guide of 14% growth stays within range but at lower end
Q3'25DeliveredPartner ecosystem driving material growth
10% of new ACV partner-sourced, partner contributions doubled from Q1
Q3'25ExceededAI solutions gaining customer traction
Recruiter Agent momentum exceeded expectations, 30% attach rate in expansions
Q3'25DeliveredContinue investing in international growth
New partnerships with NTT Data in Japan, continued EMEA investment despite headwinds
Q3'25PendingFY25 operating cash flow expectations of $2.350 billion
Maintained despite Q3 deterioration, relies on Q4 recovery
Q3'25PendingNon-GAAP operating margins expanding to 30% by FY27
FY26 guide of 27.5% puts them on track, ahead of schedule
Q3'25PendingMid-teens subscription revenue growth for FY26 and FY27
FY26 guide of ~14% growth hits low end of mid-teens range, raises questions about FY27
Q2'25ExceededDrive efficiency while investing in growth
Raised margin guidance to 25.25% while maintaining revenue targets
Q2'25DeliveredContinue international expansion with local leadership
Strong APAC/Japan performance, UK investment announced
Q2'25DeliveredRapid pipeline building from HiredScore acquisition
Disclosed building pipeline across 4,000+ recruiting customers
Q2'25PendingBuild momentum in federal government after DIA win
No specific federal wins disclosed this quarter beyond general momentum
Q2'25DeliveredExpect deal scrutiny dynamics to persist in near term
Continued to see deal scrutiny but managed to maintain guidance
Q2'25DeliveredContinue to build on key growth initiatives including go-to-market changes
Partners doubled new ACV contribution, crossed 2,000 FINS customers
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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