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Workday stays silent on Silver Lake takeover speculation after Q2 earnings

Workday (WDAY) reported Q2 FY2027 earnings, with AI products crossing $100M in new ACV and subscription revenue up 13.9% YoY. Management did not address Silver Lake takeover speculation but announced a new $4B share buyback program. Guidance fell short of expectations, with Q3 cRPO growth guided at 11-12% vs. 14% expected. The stock traded flat after-hours.

BofA sees mixed signals for European software from US SaaS

Bank of America analysts noted mixed signals for European software companies from US SaaS earnings. Salesforce (CRM) shares rose 22.6% post-earnings, beating estimates and raising fiscal 2027 revenue guidance. Workday (WDAY) reported slower subscription backlog growth but expects AI-driven upside and margin expansion. Analysts see enterprise software demand trends amid AI competition concerns.

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BofA sees mixed signals for European software from US SaaS

Bank of America analysts noted mixed signals for European software companies from US SaaS earnings. Salesforce (CRM) shares rose 22.6% post-earnings, beating estimates and raising fiscal 2027 revenue guidance. Workday (WDAY) reported slower subscription backlog growth but expects AI-driven upside and margin expansion. Analysts see enterprise software demand trends amid AI competition concerns.

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Following an agentic cull, rising adoption is delivering ROI for Workday customers, says CEO Aneel Bhusri

Workday CEO Aneel Bhusri reports strong AI adoption, with over 5,500 customers using at least one agent, up 35% quarter-over-quarter. Q2 2026 earnings show net income of $228M, up 72.7% YoY, and revenue of $2.35B, up 12.6% YoY. Bhusri highlights customer success with AI agents, citing BMO's rollout of Self-Service Agent to 55,000 employees. Workday's AI strategy is driving platform win rates and customer retention.

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AI Hiring Litigation: Key Lessons for Employers

A court in the Northern District of California ruled in the Mobley v. Workday, Inc. case, denying plaintiffs' request for certain data. Workday was not required to produce customer applicant data due to contract terms, but must provide its own EEO-1 and OFCCP records. The ruling highlights the importance of vendor contracts, bias testing, and recordkeeping for employers using AI in hiring.

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Workday Inc (WDAY) (Q2 2027) Earnings Call Highlights: AI Drives

Workday (WDAY) reported Q2 2027 earnings with subscription revenue up 14% YoY to $2.471B, total revenue up 13% to $2.649B, and non-GAAP operating margin at 31.1%. AI products drove $100M in new ACV, with AI ARR reaching $600M, up 200% YoY. FY27 subscription revenue guidance is $9.94B-$9.95B, up 13%. Q3 subscription revenue is expected at $2.515B, up 12%. FY28 subscription revenue growth target is approximately 11%.

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Workday Stock Drops on Subscription Growth Miss

Workday's subscription revenue backlog grew 8% to $27.4B, missing estimates of $28.6B. Shares fell 6% after hours. Q2 sales rose 13% to $2.65B, with adjusted profit at $2.75 per share. Next quarter's forecast of $2.52B aligns with estimates. Competitive pressures from rivals like Oracle and SAP persist. Investors await signs of renewed growth under new leadership.

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