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insidermonkey.comSEP 42 min read$WDAY

Jim Cramer Thinks This Struggling Stock Could See A “Big Earnings Acceleration”

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) shares have declined over the past year. Jim Cramer highlighted CEO Aneel Bhusri's optimism about new products and potential earnings acceleration. The company reported Q2 revenue of $2.65B, with subscription revenue growing 13.9% and AI-related metrics showing strong growth. However, subscription growth guidance is below high expectations, and competition and spending slowdowns pose risks. Hedge fund ownership decreased in Q2, with notable exits and high short interest.

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Published Sep 4, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WDAYNeutralMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat on revenue but guidance miss may lead to a re‑rating by analysts.

02

Market read

Workday's earnings and guidance are material for tech‑focused investors and may influence broader SaaS sentiment.

03

What to watch

Short interest at 11.5% may amplify price moves on any guidance surprise.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings release

Background

Workday's Q2 results and FY2028 subscription guidance were released on Aug 27, with commentary from Jim Cramer.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WDAYNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Workday reported Q2 revenue of $2.65B and guidance, marking a primary earnings disclosure.

Expected impact

Potential short-term volatility with downside risk if guidance misses expectations.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings numbers are fresh and sizable; guidance below high‑growth expectations could trigger sell pressure.

Market effects

Sector

AI‑driven SaaS firms may see heightened scrutiny on subscription growth rates.

Regional

U.S. tech sector could experience modest pullback.

Global

Limited to investors tracking enterprise software exposure.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

AI‑related ARR growth could offset slower subscription growth, supporting upside.

Key entities

  • company
    Workday, Inc.

    Enterprise SaaS provider reporting Q2 results.

  • person
    Jim Cramer

    TV host offering bullish commentary on earnings acceleration.

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