Should I buy Workday, Inc. (WDAY) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: DA Davidson — 74% of its targets hit on this sector (174 calls tested). It aims for $190 (+2.1 %), call made on August 29, 2026, maturing on August 29, 2027 (46 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Workday, Inc.
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | 86 % | +25.3 % | 14 | $215 +16% |
| DA Davidson | 70 % | +14.1 % | 10 | $190 +2% |
| Piper Sandler | 56 % | +13.7 % | 25 | $190 +2% |
| Stifel | 60 % | +12.0 % | 5 | $160 -14% |
| Canaccord Genuity | 55 % | +11.2 % | 22 | $225 +21% |
| Morgan Stanley | 64 % | +11.0 % | 22 | $180 -3% |
| BMO Capital | 50 % | +8.5 % | 14 | $230 +24% |
| Oppenheimer | 65 % | +7.2 % | 23 | $220 +18% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $210, i.e. +13% from the current price ($186).
- 11 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on WDAY, BTIG (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), only targets $175 (call made on May 22, 2026, maturing on May 22, 2027) (-6%) in its most recent call, and $175 (call made on May 18, 2026, maturing on May 18, 2027) (-6%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 25 ratings, 11 are neutral and 3 are sells.
- High valuation (P/E ~38): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on WDAY
Median target $210 (+13%) · 25 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Workday, Inc. now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 44% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $210 (+13%), and BTIG (most reliable on WDAY, 100%) targets $175. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~38) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Workday, Inc.?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($210) is still +13% above the current price ($186) (most reliable on WDAY: BTIG, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Workday, Inc. still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($186) and its estimated value: analysts target $210 on median (+13%), with 44% buys (most reliable on WDAY: BTIG, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on WDAY and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying WDAY?
Even the most reliable firm on WDAY, BTIG (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), only targets $175 (call made on May 22, 2026, maturing on May 22, 2027) (-6%) in its most recent call, and $175 (call made on May 18, 2026, maturing on May 18, 2027) (-6%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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