Should I buy Workday, Inc. (WDAY) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Wells Fargo — 71% of its targets hit on this sector (551 calls tested). It aims for $215 (+11 %), call made on August 13, 2026, maturing on August 13, 2027 (15 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Workday, Inc.
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | 86 % | +25.3 % | 14 | $215 +11% |
| DA Davidson | 70 % | +14.1 % | 10 | $125 -35% |
| Piper Sandler | 56 % | +13.7 % | 25 | $145 -25% |
| Canaccord Genuity | 55 % | +11.2 % | 22 | $225 +16% |
| JP Morgan | 58 % | +11.1 % | 12 | $230 +19% |
| Morgan Stanley | 64 % | +11.0 % | 22 | $145 -25% |
| Deutsche Bank | 50 % | +9.2 % | 6 | $190 -2% |
| TD Cowen | 57 % | +7.8 % | 7 | $200 +3% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Few solid positives from analysts right now: of 18 ratings, only 8 buys, and the median price target ($193) is -1% below the price ($194). Caution prevails.
⚠️ 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) (-10%) in its most recent call, and $175 (call made on February 25, 2026, maturing on February 25, 2027) (-10%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 18 ratings, 7 are neutral and 3 are sells.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -1% from the current price.
- High valuation (P/E ~60): 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 $193 (-1%) · 18 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 $193 (-1%), and BTIG (most reliable on WDAY, 100%) targets $175. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~60) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Workday, Inc.?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($193) sits just -1% from the price ($194) (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 ($194) and its estimated value: analysts target $193 on median (-1%), 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) (-10%) in its most recent call, and $175 (call made on February 25, 2026, maturing on February 25, 2027) (-10%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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