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PLEASANTON, Calif. - Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources with a market capitalization of $63.8 billion, has announced its annual conference, Workday Rising 2025, scheduled for September 15-18 in San Francisco. The event is expected to gather over 30,000 professionals to discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming business practices. According to InvestingPro data, Workday has maintained strong momentum with ~15% revenue growth over the last twelve months, establishing itself as a prominent player in the Software industry.
The conference will feature a keynote address by Brené Brown, a renowned researcher and author, who will speak on leadership in the evolving workplace. Workday executives, including CEO Carl Eschenbach, co-founder Aneel Bhusri, CMO Emma Chalwin, and president of product and technology Gerrit Kazmaier, will also take the stage to present the company’s latest AI-driven innovations. The company’s strong financial health, rated as GOOD by InvestingPro, supports its continued investment in innovation and growth.
With more than 400 sessions planned, the conference aims to provide attendees with insights into how AI can enhance talent strategies and streamline financial processes. According to Emma Chalwin, Workday’s CMO, the event celebrates innovators who are expanding the boundaries of what’s possible in their fields, with a focus on AI that centers on human interaction.
Participants, including Arnulfo Sanchez of DataStax and John Bruce of OneDigital, have expressed the value of the conference in terms of learning and networking opportunities across various industries. The event will offer previews of new product features and discussions on automation, forecasting, and AI-driven planning.
Early bird registration for Workday Rising 2025 is available until June 25, with further program details to be announced. Workday serves over 11,000 organizations worldwide, including a significant portion of the Fortune 500, with its AI platform designed to manage people, money, and agents.
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In other recent news, Workday reported first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, showing a 12.6% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $2.24 billion, which slightly surpassed consensus estimates. The company’s subscription revenue also exceeded expectations, with a 13.4% rise. Workday’s operating margin was reported at 30.2%, notably above analyst predictions, and its GAAP-free cash flow reached $421 million. Despite these positive financial metrics, the company’s stock faced a decline, partly due to conservative guidance for the second quarter.
In response to these developments, several analyst firms adjusted their price targets for Workday. JPMorgan lowered its target to $295, while maintaining an Overweight rating, and Stifel reduced its target to $275, keeping a Hold rating. Conversely, Goldman Sachs raised its target to $300, citing the company’s margin outperformance and strategy to emphasize revenue growth in the latter half of the fiscal year. DA Davidson also increased its target to $250 but maintained a Neutral rating.
Bernstein adjusted its price target to $325, retaining an Outperform rating, and expressed confidence in Workday’s business fundamentals and potential benefits from advancements in artificial intelligence. Workday continues to focus on expanding its offerings and leveraging AI, with significant adoption of its AI products contributing to new annual contract value. The company’s strategy includes targeting the midmarket and enhancing its cloud-first human capital management platform, while also exploring opportunities in financial and supply chain management.
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