Workday (XSWX:WDAY) YoY EPS Growth: 229.33% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XSWX:WDAY Workday Inc XSWX:WDAY
79 GF Score
Price CHF155.96
GF Value CHF260.92
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What is Workday YoY EPS Growth?

Workday XSWX:WDAY -2.37% 79 YoY EPS Growth is 229.33% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WDAY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF260.92. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Workday's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 229.33%.

Workday's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0.69.

Workday YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Workday's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Workday YoY EPS Growth Chart

Workday Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
YoY EPS Growth
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Workday Quarterly Data
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Workday YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Workday's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Jan. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jan. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jan. 2025 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jan. 2025 ) |
=(2.045-1.774)/ | 1.774 |
=15.28 %

Workday's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(0.685-0.208)/ | 0.208 |
=229.33 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 229.33% mean?
Workday (XSWX:WDAY) has a YoY EPS Growth of 229.33% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Workday and its competitors.
Is Workday's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Workday's current YoY EPS Growth is 229.33%. Overall, Workday has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workday's YoY EPS Growth compare to MSTR and ROP?
Workday's YoY EPS Growth of 229.33% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for a Software company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Software industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Workday and its competitors. Workday's current YoY EPS Growth is 229.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Workday stock overvalued right now?
Workday (XSWX:WDAY) has a current YoY EPS Growth of 229.33%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF260.92, compared to a current price of CHF155.96 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 229.33%. Workday's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Workday (XSWX:WDAY), the current YoY EPS Growth is 229.33% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Workday (XSWX:WDAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workday stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF155.96 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF260.92.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WDAY:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 229.33%
  • GF Value™: CHF260.92 vs. price of CHF155.96 (40.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:WDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Workday Business Description

Address 6110 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA, USA, 94588
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, financial management, and business planning solutions for enterprises. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
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