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SEC EDGAROCT 71 min read$WDAY

DUFFIELD DAVID A sold $18.6M of WDAY

DUFFIELD DAVID A sold 99,228 shares of Workday, Inc. (WDAY) at an average of $187.32 ($184.80–$189.39, $18.59M total) across 6 trades on 2026-10-06 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · DUFFIELD DAVID A
Published Oct 7, 2026, 8:21 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$WDAY
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$WDAY
Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WDAYBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The transaction may prompt short‑term selling pressure but likely has limited long‑term impact.

02

Market read

Insider sale is the primary news; no broader market or sector catalyst.

03

What to watch

Potential tax planning or diversification motives for the insider, and the sale size relative to total float.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: post‑market filing on 2026‑10‑07

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; a $18.6M sale by a founder is noteworthy.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WDAYBearishMedium confidence
Context

Insider David Duffield sold $18.6M of Workday shares via a 10b5‑1 plan on 2026‑10‑06.

Expected impact

likely downward pressure as the market prices in the insider sell

Evidence & confidence

The sale represents a significant $18M divestment by a 10% owner, which traders often view as a bearish signal.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal; the sale is company‑specific and does not affect the broader HR‑software sector.

Regional

None; the filing is U.S.‑focused.

Global

Low; only relevant to Workday investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a routine liquidity event under a pre‑arranged plan, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • company
    Workday, Inc.

    Provider of cloud‑based HR and finance software.

  • insider
    David Duffield

    Co‑founder and 10% owner of Workday.

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Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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