Buyback Spend for Workday (WDAY)
Buyback Spend for Workday (WDAY): headline value $2.90B · YoY +313.6%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.90B
YoY change
+313.6%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2026)
$2.90B
Latest annual
$2.90B
Buyback Spend history chart for Workday (WDAY) from 2010 to 2026
Buyback Spend history table for Workday (WDAY) from 2010 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.90B | +313.6% | ||
| 2025 | $700.00M | +65.5% | ||
| 2024 | $423.00M | +466.5% | ||
| 2023 | $74.67M | — | ||
| 2022 | $0 | — | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | ||
| 2016 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2015 | $8.29M | +117.8% | ||
| 2014 | $3.81M | — | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Workday's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2026 reading of Workday (WDAY) buyback spend is $2.90B – surged 313.6% year-over-year.
Across the available history, buyback spend reached its high of $2.90B in 2026 and its low of $0 in 2010.
Among 8 Technology peers, Workday (WDAY) ranks 6th; the peer median for buyback spend is $6.01B.
Workday Buyback Spend by Year
Workday Buyback Spend 2026: $2.90B
Workday buyback spend in 2026 was $2.90B, surged 313.6% from 2025. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Workday Buyback Spend 2025: $700.00M
Workday buyback spend in 2025 was $700.00M, surged 65.5% from 2024.
Workday Buyback Spend 2024: $423.00M
Workday buyback spend in 2024 was $423.00M, surged 466.5% from 2023.
Workday Buyback Spend 2023: $74.67M
Workday buyback spend in 2023 was $74.67M.
Workday Buyback Spend 2022: $0
Workday buyback spend in 2022 was $0.
See more financial history for Workday (WDAY).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Workday, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $90.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $40.09B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $18.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $6.31B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $5.72B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.32B | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Workday's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Workday (WDAY) is $2.90B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Workday buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Workday (WDAY) buyback spend changed +313.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did Workday buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Workday buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $2.90B in 2026.
What was Workday buyback spend in 2025?
Workday (WDAY) buyback spend in 2025 was $700.00M.
What was Workday buyback spend in 2026?
Workday (WDAY) buyback spend in 2026 was $2.90B.
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