Workday (NAS:WDAY) Retained Earnings

: $-3,111 Mil (As of Apr. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Workday's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2023 was $-3,111 Mil.

Workday's quarterly retained earnings declined from Oct. 2022 ($-2,986 Mil) to Jan. 2023 ($-3,111 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2023 ($-3,111 Mil) to Apr. 2023 ($-3,111 Mil).

Workday's annual retained earnings increased from Jan. 2021 ($-2,910 Mil) to Jan. 2022 ($-2,745 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2022 ($-2,745 Mil) to Jan. 2023 ($-3,111 Mil).

Workday Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Workday's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Workday Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

-2,146.30

-2,627.36

-2,909.99

-2,744.59

-3,111.33

Workday Quarterly Data
	Jul18	Oct18	Jan19	Apr19	Jul19	Oct19	Jan20	Apr20	Jul20	Oct20	Jan21	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23
Retained Earnings																-2,846.76	-2,910.92	-2,985.64	-3,111.33	-3,111.20

Workday Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Workday (NAS:WDAY) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Workday (NAS:WDAY) Business Description

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Address

6110 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA, USA, 94588

Website

https://www.workday.com

Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2005, Workday now employs over 12,000 employees.

Executives

Frederick Wayne A.i.	director	500 W MAIN ST., LOUISVILLE KY 40202
David A Duffield	10 percent owner	C/O WORKDAY, INC., 6230 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD, PLEASANTON CA 94588
Michael M Mcnamara	director	C/O FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD, 2090 FORTUNE DRIVE, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Thomas F Bogan	director	C/O WORKDAY, INC., 6110 STONERIDGE MALL RD, PLEASANTON CA 94588
Barbara A Larson	officer: Chief Financial Officer	6110 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD, PLEASANTON CA 94588
Douglas A. Robinson	officer: Co-President	6110 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD, PLEASANTON CA 94588
Lynne M Doughtie	director	C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 100 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, MC 5003-1001, CHICAGO IL 60606-1596
Michael C Bush	director	6110 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD, PLEASANTON CA 94588
Richard Harry Sauer	officer: EVP, General Counsel & Secty	6110 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD, PLEASANTON CA 94588
Ann Marie Campbell	director	2455 PACES FERRY ROAD, ATLANTA GA 30339
Petros Dermetzis	officer: Chief Products Officer	321 LIVORNA HEIGHTS ROAD, ALAMO CA 94507
Carl M. Eschenbach	director	C/O SEQUOIA CAPITAL, 2800 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 101, PALO ALTO CA 94025
Gomez Luciano Fernandez	officer: Co-President	1A SHAWFIELD STREET,, RICHARDSON HOUSE, LONDON X0 SW3 4BA
Styslinger Lee J Iii	director	2826 BALMORAL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM AL 35223
Robynne Sisco	officer: Chief Financial Officer	3401 HILLVIEW AVENUE, PALO ALTO CA 94304