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Workday's David Duffield sells $15.7 million in stock

Published 12/20/2024, 04:21 PM
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PLEASANTON, CA — David A. Duffield, a significant shareholder in Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:WDAY), a prominent enterprise software company with a market capitalization of $72.9 billion and a "GREAT" financial health rating according to InvestingPro, has sold a substantial portion of his holdings in the company, according to a recent SEC filing. On December 18, Duffield executed a series of sales involving Workday's Class A Common Stock, totaling approximately $15.7 million.

The shares were sold at prices ranging from $269.38 to $279.50 per share. These transactions were carried out under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which was previously adopted by the David A. Duffield Trust, the Cheryl D. Duffield Trust, and the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation.

Following these transactions, Duffield, through the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, holds 292,326 shares of Workday's Class A Common Stock. The sales reflect ongoing portfolio adjustments and were executed as part of a planned trading strategy.

Investors and analysts will be watching closely to see how these transactions might influence Workday's stock performance in the coming weeks.

In other recent news, Workday Inc (NASDAQ:WDAY). has been a focal point of investor interest. The company reported a 16.8% revenue growth, with current assets more than twice its short-term obligations. RBC Capital Markets has increased its price target for Workday to $320, maintaining an outperform rating. This development followed investor meetings in Toronto, where the company's growth drivers and financial year 2026 guidance were discussed.

Workday's management has initiated several strategic changes, including hiring FINS-specific sales personnel and bringing in new senior and international leaders. These changes aim to reorient the company's go-to-market approach. TD Cowen and Goldman Sachs have maintained their positive ratings on Workday, despite some revisions in the fiscal year 2025 subscription revenue guidance and initial fiscal year 2026 guidance.

Workday's recent developments also include a 16% increase in third-quarter subscription revenue. However, the company adjusted its fiscal year 2026 subscription growth forecast to a slightly lower 14%. Workday is also set to join the S&P 500 index, replacing Amentum Holdings Inc.

Piper Sandler analysts have released insights from the 2025 CIO Survey, indicating a strong outlook for IT spending. Despite its pricing model's sensitivity to AI's impact on headcount, Workday holds a neutral rating. These are a few of the recent developments surrounding Workday Inc.

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