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Jan 31, 2024

Workday Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Increased revenue and achieved profitability, driven by strong subscription growth and strategic investments.

Key Takeaways

Workday announced strong Q4 fiscal year 2024 results, with total revenues up 17% year-over-year to $1.9 billion and subscription revenues up 18% to $1.8 billion. The company reported operating income of $79 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's operating loss. Net income per share was $4.52 basic and $4.42 diluted, compared to a net loss per share in the same quarter last year.

Total revenues increased by 17% year-over-year to $1.9 billion.

Subscription revenues grew by 18% year-over-year to $1.8 billion.

Operating income was $79 million, a substantial improvement from the prior year's operating loss of $89 million.

Basic net income per share was $4.52, and diluted net income per share was $4.42, a significant increase from the previous year's net loss per share of $0.49.

Total Revenue
$1.92B
Previous year: $1.65B
+16.8%
EPS
$1.57
Previous year: $0.99
+58.6%
Subscription Revenue Backlog
$20.9B
Previous year: $16.5B
+27.1%
Gross Profit
$1.46B
Previous year: $1.19B
+22.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.01B
Previous year: $1.89B
+6.7%
Free Cash Flow
$949M
Total Assets
$16.5B
Previous year: $13.5B
+22.0%

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Forward Guidance

Workday anticipates fiscal year 2025 subscription revenue of $7.725 billion to $7.775 billion, representing 17% to 18% growth. The company expects a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 24.5%.

Positive Outlook

  • Subscription revenue guidance of $7.725B to $7.775B, indicating 17-18% growth.
  • Expected non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 24.5%.
  • Continued investments to support enduring growth.
  • Anticipated margin expansion as the business scales and optimizes.
  • Momentum building across key investment initiatives.

Challenges Ahead

  • Incremental investments may impact short-term profitability.
  • Outlook contemplates continued margin expansion.
  • No specific negative aspects were explicitly outlined.
  • Guidance is based on current expectations and assumptions.
  • Future performance is subject to risks and uncertainties.

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