Workdayrevenue, market cap & funding
HRMS & HCM SoftwarePleasanton, CaliforniaFounded 2005CEO Aneel Bhusri
Public companyWorkday is a software-as-a-service provider that offers enterprise resource planning software for medium and large enterprises.
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Workday revenue
Workday's annual revenue was $9.6B in January 2026 (Company Website). That is up 13% from $8.4B a year earlier.
All 15 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | $68.1M | – |
| Jan 2013 | $273.7M | – |
| Jan 2014 | $468.9M | – |
| Jan 2015 | $787.9M | – |
| Jan 2016 | $1.2B | – |
| Jan 2017 | $1.6B | – |
| Jan 2018 | $2.1B | – |
| Jan 2019 | $2.8B | – |
| Jan 2020 | $3.6B | – |
| Feb 2021 | $4.3B | – |
| Jan 2022 | $5.1B | – |
| Jan 2023 | $6.2B | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2024 | $7.3B | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2025 | $8.4B | Company Website |
| Jan 2026 | $9.6B | Company Website |
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Workday market cap
Workday is a public company. Its market capitalisation was $45.5B in September 2026.
Workday funding rounds & investors
Workday has raised $230.6M across six rounds since 2005. The latest was a $85M Series F in October 2011.
Rounds before the IPO
| Date | Round | Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Series F | $85M | $1.9B |
| Apr 2009 | Series E | $75M | – |
| Aug 2007 | Series B | $20.3M | – |
| Jan 2007 | Series B | $20M | – |
| Dec 2006 | Series A | $15.3M | – |
| May 2005 | Series A | $15M | – |
| Total raised | $230.6M |
Workday competitors
Workday competes most directly with Paychex, Paycom, Gusto, Paylocity and 2 others. It is the largest of the six by revenue.
Paychex
Paycom
Gusto
Paylocity
BambooHR
ADP Small BusinessWorkday CEO & employees
Aneel Bhusri is CEO of Workday. Workday has 25K employees (July 2025, LinkedIn), up from 21K a year earlier.
- Aneel BhusriCEO
- Carl EschenbachCo-CEO
All 13 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 25K | |
| May 2024 | 21K | |
| Jan 2023 | 17.7K | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2022 | 15.2K | Stock Analysis |
| Feb 2021 | 13.6K | – |
| Jan 2021 | 12.5K | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2020 | 12.2K | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2019 | 10.5K | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2018 | 8,200 | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2017 | 6,600 | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2016 | 5,200 | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2015 | 3,750 | Stock Analysis |
| Jan 2014 | 2,600 | Stock Analysis |
Workday FAQ
How much money does Workday make?
Workday brings in about $9.6B a year: its annual revenue was $9.6B in January 2026, according to Company Website.
Is Workday publicly traded?
Yes. Workday is a public company with a market capitalisation of $45.5B (Sep 2026).
How much funding has Workday raised?
$230.6M across 6 rounds; the latest was a $85M Series F in October 2011.
Who is the CEO of Workday?
Aneel Bhusri.
How many employees does Workday have?
About 25K as of July 2025 (LinkedIn).
How this page is sourced
16 from public sources. Founder figures link to the second they were said; public figures name their source; estimates are marked EST. and say whose they are. Not financial advice.
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