WDAY Q3 2026 Earnings
Reported Nov 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM ET · SEC Source
Q3 26 EPS
$2.32
BEAT +6.74%
Est. $2.17
Q3 26 Revenue
$2.43B
BEAT +0.60%
Est. $2.42B
vs S&P Since Q3 26
-48.1%
TRAILING MARKET
WDAY -42.1% vs S&P +6.0%
Market Reaction
Did WDAY Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results
Workday delivered a clean beat on both lines in fiscal Q3 2026, with revenue of $2.43 billion growing 12.6% year-over-year and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.32 clearing the $2.17 consensus by 6.74%, reinforcing the narrative that the enterprise software… Read more Workday delivered a clean beat on both lines in fiscal Q3 2026, with revenue of $2.43 billion growing 12.6% year-over-year and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.32 clearing the $2.17 consensus by 6.74%, reinforcing the narrative that the enterprise software giant is finding its stride amid a broader AI-driven HR and finance transformation. Heading into the print, investors were watching closely for signs of subscription momentum, and Workday delivered, with subscription revenues reaching $2.24 billion, up 14.6% year-over-year, while 12-month subscription revenue backlog swelled 17.6% to $8.21 billion, partly aided by the Paradox acquisition. Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 28.5% from 26.3% a year ago, and free cash flow surged to $550 million from $359 million. Looking ahead, management guided Q4 subscription revenues of $2.35 billion, representing 15.5% growth, with full-year FY2026 subscription revenue guidance updated to $8.83 billion at roughly 29% non-GAAP operating margin, signaling continued confidence in its AI-product pipeline.
Key Takeaways
- • Subscription revenue growth of 14.6% YoY driven by strength across AI portfolio
- • 12-month subscription revenue backlog up 17.6% YoY to $8.21 billion
- • Total subscription revenue backlog up 17.0% YoY to $25.96 billion
- • Non-GAAP operating margin expansion to 28.5% from 26.3% in the prior year quarter
- • Healthcare became sixth industry to cross $1 billion in annual recurring revenue
- • Paradox acquisition contributing to backlog growth
WDAY YoY Financials
Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025, source: SEC Filings
WDAY Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Workday delivered another solid quarter, fueled by the strength and diversity of our business and the momentum we're seeing across our AI portfolio. By unifying people, money, and AI agents on one trusted platform, we're giving customers a real edge—helping them empower their people, simplify how work gets done, and drive results that truly matter.”
— Carl Eschenbach, Q3 2026 Earnings Press Release
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WDAY Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 26 BEAT FY | $2.32 | $2.47 | +6.47% | $2.53B | +0.35% |
| FY Full Year | $9.11 | $9.23 | +1.31% | $9.55B | +0.09% |
| Q3 26 BEAT | $2.17 | $2.32 | +6.74% | $2.43B | +0.60% |
| Q2 26 BEAT | $2.12 | $2.21 | +4.48% | $2.35B | +0.28% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $2.01 | $2.23 | +10.99% | $2.24B | +1.05% |