Why Workday (WDAY) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Pleasanton, CA, Workday Inc. (WDAY) is a provider of enterprise-level software solutions for financial management and human resource domains. The company's cloud-based platform combines finance and HR in a single system that makes it easier for organizations to provide analytical insights and decision support.
WDAY boasts a Growth Style Score of A and VGM Score of B, and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. Its bottom-line is projected to rise 16% year-over-year for 2026, while Wall Street anticipates its top line to improve by 12.4%.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $8.47 per share. WDAY boasts an average earnings surprise of 9.8%.
Looking at cash flow, Workday is expected to report cash flow growth of 83.8% this year; WDAY has generated cash flow growth of 58.2% over the past three to five years.
Investors should take the time to consider WDAY for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.
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