Capital Expenditures for Workday (WDAY)
According to Workday's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $162.00M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
WDAY
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Latest period
$162.00M
YoY change
-40.4%
5Y CAGR
-8.8%
Peak year (2023)
$360.25M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$2.63B
CapEx history chart for Workday (WDAY) from 2010 to 2026
CapEx history table for Workday (WDAY) from 2010 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $162.00M | -40.4% | ||
| 2025 | $272.00M | +14.3% | ||
| 2024 | $238.00M | -33.9% | ||
| 2023 | $360.25M | +32.3% | ||
| 2022 | $272.27M | +6.2% | ||
| 2021 | $256.33M | +4.8% | ||
| 2020 | $244.54M | +14.8% | ||
| 2019 | $212.96M | +39.6% | ||
| 2018 | $152.54M | +26.3% | ||
| 2017 | $120.81M | -9.6% | ||
| 2016 | $133.67M | +29.0% | ||
| 2015 | $103.65M | +36.9% | ||
| 2014 | $75.72M | +376.3% | ||
| 2013 | $15.90M | +218.0% | ||
| 2012 | $5.00M | +36.5% | ||
| 2011 | $3.66M | -13.4% | ||
| 2010 | $4.23M | — |
CapEx 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
Workday (WDAY) most recent annual capital expenditures stands at $162.00M (2026) – plunged 40.4% year-over-year.
Through 2021–2026 (5 years), Workday capital expenditures delivered a -8.8% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Workday capital expenditures plunged from $360.25M in 2023 to $162.00M in 2026, a 55.0% drawdown.
The highest annual capital expenditures of $360.25M was reported in 2023. The lowest in the available history was $3.66M in 2011.
Among 8 Technology peers, Workday (WDAY) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $9.38B.
Workday Capital Expenditures by Year
Workday Capital Expenditures 2026: $162.00M
Workday capital expenditures in 2026 was $162.00M, plunged 40.4% below 2025.
Workday Capital Expenditures 2025: $272.00M
Workday capital expenditures in 2025 was $272.00M, grew 14.3% from 2024.
Workday Capital Expenditures 2024: $238.00M
Workday capital expenditures in 2024 was $238.00M, plunged 33.9% below 2023.
Workday Capital Expenditures 2023: $360.25M
Workday capital expenditures in 2023 was $360.25M, surged 32.3% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Workday Capital Expenditures 2022: $272.27M
Workday capital expenditures in 2022 was $272.27M.
See more financial history for Workday (WDAY).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Workday, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Workday's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Workday (WDAY) is $162.00M (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Workday capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Workday (WDAY) capital expenditures changed -40.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Workday capital expenditures?
- Workday (WDAY) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -8.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Workday capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Workday capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $360.25M in 2023.
What was Workday capital expenditures in 2025?
- Workday (WDAY) capital expenditures in 2025 was $272.00M.
What was Workday capital expenditures in 2026?
- Workday (WDAY) capital expenditures in 2026 was $162.00M.
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