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WDAY vs. ADSK, INTU, META, PCTY, and TEAM

Should you buy Workday stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Workday with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Workday include Autodesk (ADSK), Intuit (INTU), Meta Platforms (META), Paylocity (PCTY), and Atlassian (TEAM). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Workday compare to Autodesk?

Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) and Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and profitability.

Autodesk has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Workday's net margin of 8.60%. Autodesk's return on equity of 57.14% beat Workday's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Workday8.60% 14.75% 6.87%
Autodesk 19.49%57.14%14.57%

Autodesk has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Workday. Autodesk is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Workday, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Workday$9.55B3.02$693M$3.2036.54
Autodesk$7.21B5.68$1.12B$6.8628.25

Workday has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Autodesk has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Workday presently has a consensus price target of $185.03, suggesting a potential upside of 58.24%. Autodesk has a consensus price target of $326.10, suggesting a potential upside of 68.25%. Given Autodesk's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Autodesk is more favorable than Workday.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Workday
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Autodesk
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

89.8% of Workday shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.2% of Autodesk shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.6% of Workday shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Autodesk shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Autodesk had 3 more articles in the media than Workday. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Autodesk and 37 mentions for Workday. Workday's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Autodesk's score of 1.13 indicating that Workday is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Workday
28 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Autodesk
26 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Autodesk beats Workday on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Workday compare to Intuit?

Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) and Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Workday presently has a consensus target price of $185.03, suggesting a potential upside of 58.24%. Intuit has a consensus target price of $511.35, suggesting a potential upside of 91.52%. Given Intuit's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Intuit is more favorable than Workday.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Workday
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Intuit
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66

Workday has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intuit has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Intuit has higher revenue and earnings than Workday. Intuit is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Workday, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Workday$9.55B3.02$693M$3.2036.54
Intuit$18.83B3.88$3.87B$16.5116.17

Intuit has a net margin of 21.91% compared to Workday's net margin of 8.60%. Intuit's return on equity of 25.18% beat Workday's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Workday8.60% 14.75% 6.87%
Intuit 21.91%25.18%13.79%

89.8% of Workday shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Intuit shares are held by institutional investors. 18.6% of Workday shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Intuit shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Intuit had 27 more articles in the media than Workday. MarketBeat recorded 64 mentions for Intuit and 37 mentions for Workday. Workday's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Intuit's score of 1.08 indicating that Workday is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Workday
28 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Intuit
43 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Intuit beats Workday on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Workday compare to Meta Platforms?

Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 32.84% compared to Workday's net margin of 8.60%. Meta Platforms' return on equity of 36.93% beat Workday's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Workday8.60% 14.75% 6.87%
Meta Platforms 32.84%36.93%23.09%

Workday currently has a consensus target price of $185.03, indicating a potential upside of 58.24%. Meta Platforms has a consensus target price of $840.60, indicating a potential upside of 45.63%. Given Workday's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Workday is more favorable than Meta Platforms.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Workday
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Meta Platforms
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Workday has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its share price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 144 more articles in the media than Workday. MarketBeat recorded 181 mentions for Meta Platforms and 37 mentions for Workday. Workday's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Meta Platforms' score of 1.09 indicating that Workday is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Workday
28 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meta Platforms
145 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

89.8% of Workday shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.6% of Workday shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Meta Platforms has higher revenue and earnings than Workday. Meta Platforms is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Workday, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Workday$9.55B3.02$693M$3.2036.54
Meta Platforms$200.97B7.27$60.46B$27.5120.98

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Workday on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Workday compare to Paylocity?

Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) and Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Paylocity has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Workday has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market.

Paylocity currently has a consensus target price of $160.28, suggesting a potential upside of 58.60%. Workday has a consensus target price of $185.03, suggesting a potential upside of 58.24%. Given Paylocity's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Paylocity is more favorable than Workday.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Paylocity
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Workday
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

Workday has higher revenue and earnings than Paylocity. Paylocity is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Workday, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Paylocity$1.60B3.39$227.13M$4.6921.55
Workday$9.55B3.02$693M$3.2036.54

Paylocity has a net margin of 14.94% compared to Workday's net margin of 8.60%. Paylocity's return on equity of 25.63% beat Workday's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Paylocity14.94% 25.63% 5.62%
Workday 8.60%14.75%6.87%

94.8% of Paylocity shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.8% of Workday shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.4% of Paylocity shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 18.6% of Workday shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Workday had 32 more articles in the media than Paylocity. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for Workday and 5 mentions for Paylocity. Workday's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Paylocity's score of 0.38 indicating that Workday is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Paylocity
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Workday
28 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Paylocity and Workday tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Workday compare to Atlassian?

Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) and Atlassian (NASDAQ:TEAM) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings and risk.

89.8% of Workday shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.5% of Atlassian shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.6% of Workday shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 36.7% of Atlassian shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Workday had 16 more articles in the media than Atlassian. MarketBeat recorded 37 mentions for Workday and 21 mentions for Atlassian. Atlassian's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Workday's score of 1.15 indicating that Atlassian is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Workday
28 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Atlassian
16 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Workday has higher revenue and earnings than Atlassian. Atlassian is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Workday, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Workday$9.55B3.02$693M$3.2036.54
Atlassian$5.22B4.03-$256.69M-$0.83N/A

Workday presently has a consensus target price of $185.03, indicating a potential upside of 58.24%. Atlassian has a consensus target price of $145.63, indicating a potential upside of 76.05%. Given Atlassian's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Atlassian is more favorable than Workday.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Workday
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Atlassian
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

Workday has a beta of 1.09, meaning that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlassian has a beta of 1.07, meaning that its stock price is 7% more volatile than the broader market.

Workday has a net margin of 8.60% compared to Atlassian's net margin of -3.50%. Workday's return on equity of 14.75% beat Atlassian's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Workday8.60% 14.75% 6.87%
Atlassian -3.50%6.22%1.37%

Summary

Workday beats Atlassian on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WDAY vs. The Competition

MetricWorkdayINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$28.88B$16.66B$40.03B$12.60B
Dividend YieldN/A3.10%3.26%5.81%
P/E Ratio36.5460.21172.2424.42
Price / Sales3.0243.51630.08111.09
Price / Cash16.1869.7048.3337.84
Price / Book3.886.259.826.60
Net Income$693M$384.51M$1.07B$337.10M
7 Day Performance-10.60%-0.62%0.26%0.83%
1 Month Performance-4.04%-1.89%4.16%2.25%
1 Year Performance-50.91%-6.60%162.92%36.14%

Workday Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WDAY
Workday
4.6189 of 5 stars
$116.93
flat
$185.03
+58.2%
-50.9%$28.88B$9.55B36.5421,070
ADSK
Autodesk
4.9009 of 5 stars
$198.43
flat
$327.21
+64.9%
-34.8%$41.87B$7.21B28.9314,300
INTU
Intuit
4.9993 of 5 stars
$276.73
flat
$514.58
+86.0%
-64.9%$75.70B$18.83B16.7618,200
META
Meta Platforms
4.9749 of 5 stars
$566.98
flat
$840.60
+48.3%
-15.4%$1.43T$200.97B20.6178,865
PCTY
Paylocity
4.198 of 5 stars
$108.84
flat
$160.28
+47.3%
-42.8%$5.83B$1.60B23.216,700

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