Stock-Based Compensation for Workday (WDAY)
Stock-Based Compensation for Workday (WDAY): headline value $1.63B · YoY +7.0%. 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
$1.63B
YoY change
+7.0%
5Y CAGR
+10.1%
Peak year (2026)
$1.63B
Latest annual
$1.63B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Workday (WDAY) from 2010 to 2026
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Workday (WDAY) from 2010 to 2026
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.63B | +7.0% | ||
| 2025 | $1.52B | +7.3% | ||
| 2024 | $1.42B | +9.3% | ||
| 2023 | $1.29B | +16.5% | ||
| 2022 | $1.11B | +10.7% | ||
| 2021 | $1.00B | +16.9% | ||
| 2020 | $859.57M | +31.7% | ||
| 2019 | $652.47M | +36.4% | ||
| 2018 | $478.43M | +28.5% | ||
| 2017 | $372.27M | +48.9% | ||
| 2016 | $249.97M | +60.2% | ||
| 2015 | $156.05M | +152.3% | ||
| 2014 | $61.85M | +303.5% | ||
| 2013 | $15.33M | +266.5% | ||
| 2012 | $4.18M | +145.7% | ||
| 2011 | $1.70M | +90.0% | ||
| 2010 | $896,000 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation 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) stock-based compensation is $1.63B – grew 7.0% year-over-year.
Through 2021–2026 (5 years), Workday stock-based compensation delivered a +10.1% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2026 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $1.63B, with the historical low of $896,000 recorded in 2010.
Within Technology, Workday (WDAY) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $4.01B.
Workday Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Workday Stock-Based Compensation 2026: $1.63B
Workday stock-based compensation in 2026 was $1.63B, grew 7.0% from 2025. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Workday Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $1.52B
Workday stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.52B, grew 7.3% from 2024.
Workday Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $1.42B
Workday stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.42B, grew 9.3% from 2023.
Workday Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $1.29B
Workday stock-based compensation in 2023 was $1.29B, grew 16.5% from 2022.
Workday Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $1.11B
Workday stock-based compensation in 2022 was $1.11B.
See more financial history for Workday (WDAY).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Workday, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Workday's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Workday (WDAY) is $1.63B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Workday stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Workday (WDAY) stock-based compensation changed +7.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Workday stock-based compensation?
Workday (WDAY) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +10.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Workday stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Workday stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $1.63B in 2026.
What was Workday stock-based compensation in 2025?
Workday (WDAY) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.52B.
What was Workday stock-based compensation in 2026?
Workday (WDAY) stock-based compensation in 2026 was $1.63B.
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