About Workday, Inc. (WDAY)
Workday, Inc. is a Software - Application company operating in the Technology sector.
WDAY trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $197.82
- Market Cap
- $47.67B
- 52-Week High
- $241.04
- 52-Week Low
- $110.36
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
$1,000 Invested in Workday, Inc. (WDAY)
How much would $1,000 invested in WDAY be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in WDAY 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Workday, Inc. (WDAY) in 2025 would be worth $849 as of November 2026, representing a -15.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WDAY 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Workday, Inc. (WDAY) in 2023 would be worth $960 as of November 2026, representing a -4.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WDAY 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Workday, Inc. (WDAY) in 2021 would be worth $701 as of November 2026, representing a -29.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WDAY 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Workday, Inc. (WDAY) in 2016 would be worth $2,236 as of November 2026, representing a +123.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in WDAY at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Workday, Inc. (WDAY) at IPO would be worth $4,063 as of November 2026, representing a +306.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 14+ years (168 months), Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has averaged a monthly return of +1.41% with a median return of +0.85%. The stock had 89 positive months (53%) and 79 negative months (47%). The best month in WDAY's history was August 2020 with a +32.5% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -24.8%. Historically, August tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.5%), and September the weakest (-3.6%).
WDAY's longest winning streak was 4 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2023 with a cumulative return of +56.9%, and the worst was 2022 at -41.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 14 years of trading history, Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has delivered an average annual return of +14.28% with a median return of +0.57%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.65%. The stock posted gains in 7 years (50%) and losses in 7 years (50%).
WDAY's best year was 2023 with a +64.98% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -38.75%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. WDAY achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 6 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.90% | $214.78 | $197.82 |
| 2025 | -16.76% | $258.03 | $214.78 |
| 2024 | -6.53% | $276.06 | $258.03 |
| 2023 | +64.98% | $167.33 | $276.06 |
| 2022 | -38.75% | $273.18 | $167.33 |
| 2021 | +14.01% | $239.61 | $273.18 |
| 2020 | +45.70% | $164.45 | $239.61 |
| 2019 | +2.99% | $159.68 | $164.45 |
| 2018 | +56.95% | $101.74 | $159.68 |
| 2017 | +53.94% | $66.09 | $101.74 |
| 2016 | -17.06% | $79.68 | $66.09 |
| 2015 | -2.36% | $81.61 | $79.68 |
| 2014 | -1.86% | $83.16 | $81.61 |
| 2013 | +52.59% | $54.50 | $83.16 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WDAY
What sector is WDAY in? ▼
WDAY operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Application industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has WDAY performed historically? ▼
Over 14 years of trading history, WDAY has posted gains in 7 years (50% of the time). The best year was 2023 with a +65.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WDAY? ▼
You can invest in WDAY through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold WDAY.
Last updated: 11/1/2026