Workday

Workday

Enterprise solutions for Finance and HR. Learn more

Financials

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
USD2021202220232024202520262027
Revenues4.3b5.1b6.2b7.3b8.4b9.6b11.0b
% growth19 %19 %21 %17 %16 %14 %14 %
EBITDA45.1m227m142m752m2.4b2.9b3.5b
% EBITDA margin1 %4 %2 %10 %29 %30 %32 %
Profit(282m)29.4m(367m)1.4b501m813m1.3b
% profit margin(7 %)1 %(6 %)19 %6 %8 %12 %
EV / revenue12.3x12.0x7.0x9.9x7.6x6.4x5.3x
EV / EBITDA1177.4x270.4x305.9x95.4x26.4x21.3x16.7x
R&D budget1.7b1.9b2.3b2.5b---
R&D % of revenue40 %37 %37 %34 %---

Source: Dealroom estimates

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DateInvestorsAmountRound

$15.0m

Series A

$20.0m

Series B

$20.3m

Series B

$75.0m

Series E

$85.0m

Series F
N/A

$637m

Valuation: $4.5b

IPO
Total Funding$215m

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Workday, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The company primarily serves medium to large-sized businesses, including those with over 1,000 employees, across various industries such as retail, education, finance, and legal sectors. Workday operates in the Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) markets, which are essential for managing a company's workforce and financial operations.

Workday's business model is based on a subscription service, where clients pay a recurring fee to use its cloud-based software. This model ensures a steady revenue stream and allows for continuous updates and improvements to the software. The company offers a range of products, including Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student. These products help organizations manage their workforce, streamline financial operations, and improve overall efficiency.

Workday makes money by selling subscriptions to its software services. Clients pay based on the number of users and the specific modules they need. Additionally, Workday offers consulting and training services to help clients implement and optimize their use of the software.

The company has been recognized as a leader in the HCM market, particularly for its vision and ability to execute. Workday's focus on innovation and customer satisfaction has helped it maintain a strong position in the market. The company also emphasizes the importance of employee engagement and has developed tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to help businesses understand and improve their workforce's experience.

In summary, Workday is a key player in the enterprise software market, providing essential tools for managing human resources and financial operations. Its subscription-based model and focus on continuous improvement make it a reliable choice for businesses looking to enhance their operational efficiency.

Keywords: enterprise software, cloud applications, human resources, finance management, subscription service, HCM, ERP, employee engagement, innovation, workforce management.

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Investments by Workday

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MediaCore
ACQUISITION by Workday Sep 2015
Peakon
ACQUISITION by Workday Jan 2021
HiredScore
ACQUISITION by Workday Feb 2024
Rallyteam
ACQUISITION by Workday Jun 2018
Scout RFP
ACQUISITION by Workday Nov 2019
Zaption
ACQUISITION by Workday Jun 2016
Tidemark
ACQUISITION by Longview Solutions Jun 2017
Adaptive Insights
ACQUISITION by Workday Jun 2018
Upshot
ACQUISITION by Workday Jul 2015
GridCraft
ACQUISITION by Workday Apr 2015
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