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Workday Q1 2027 earnings summary

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Q1 2027 earnings summary21 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved best first quarter of new ACV growth in five years, with total revenues reaching $2.542 billion, up 13.5% year-over-year, driven by strong subscription services, accelerating AI adoption, and customer expansion.

  • Renewed focus on AI innovation, customer growth, and values, with fully integrated Sana and Paradox acquisitions and Sana now the default front end for all customers on AI terms.

  • Over 4,000 customers use at least one organically developed AI agent, with agentic AI ARR approaching $500 million and new AI-driven products launched, including Sana Travel Agent and Sana for ITSM.

  • Customer base expanded with new and existing clients, surpassing 80 million users under contract and notable deals in education, government, and international markets.

  • Operating income rose to $338 million (13.3% GAAP margin), with non-GAAP operating income at $809 million (31.8% margin), and free cash flow increased 46% to $616 million.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 subscription revenue reached $2.354 billion, up 14.3% year-over-year; total revenue was $2.542 billion, up 13.5%.

  • U.S. revenue grew to $1.89 billion; international revenue rose to $649 million.

  • 12-month subscription revenue backlog (CRPO) was $8.81 billion, up 15.5%; total backlog $27.294 billion, up 10.9%.

  • Non-GAAP operating income was $809 million (31.8% margin); GAAP operating income was $338 million (13.3% margin).

  • Operating cash flow was $696 million, up 52%; free cash flow was $616 million, up 46%; cash and marketable securities at quarter end totaled $4.4 billion.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY 2027 subscription revenue outlook reiterated at $9.925–$9.950 billion, 12–13% growth; total revenue projected at $10.635–$10.660 billion.

  • Q2 FY 2027 subscription revenue expected at $2.455 billion, up 13%; CRPO to increase 13.5–14.5%.

  • FY 2027 non-GAAP operating margin guidance raised to 30.5%; Q2 margin expected at 30%.

  • FY 2027 operating cash flow outlook maintained at $3.45 billion; free cash flow expected at $3.18 billion, up 15%.

  • Capital expenditures for fiscal 2027 projected at $270 million.

Drivers for raising FY27 operating margin guidance
Monetization strategy for Sana and agentic AI
12-month vs total backlog growth divergence
Flex Credits impact on AI monetization strategy
Strategic rationale for entering ITSM and Travel
Deployment Agent impact on mid-market expansion
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