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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?

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

In the previous week, Autodesk had 46 more articles in the media than Workday. MarketBeat recorded 90 mentions for Autodesk and 44 mentions for Workday. Workday's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Autodesk's score of 0.67 indicating that Workday is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Autodesk
36 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
22 Neutral mention(s)
9 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Workday
20 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Autodesk has a beta of 1.32, indicating that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Workday has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

Autodesk presently has a consensus price target of $327.75, suggesting a potential upside of 41.69%. Workday has a consensus price target of $185.03, suggesting a potential upside of 26.57%. Given Autodesk's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Autodesk is more favorable than Workday.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Autodesk
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
Workday
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

Autodesk has a net margin of 19.49% compared to Workday's net margin of 8.60%. Autodesk's return on equity of 58.65% beat Workday's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Autodesk19.49% 58.65% 14.70%
Workday 8.60%14.75%6.87%

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

Autodesk has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Autodesk$7.21B6.78$1.12B$5.2444.14
Workday$9.55B3.93$693M$3.2045.68

Summary

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

How does Workday compare to Intuit?

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

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
Intuit21.91% 25.18% 13.79%
Workday 8.60%14.75%6.87%

Intuit has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Workday has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more 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
Intuit$20.93B4.33$3.87B$16.5120.08
Workday$9.55B3.93$693M$3.2045.68

83.7% of Intuit shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.8% of Workday shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Intuit shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.6% of Workday shares are owned by company 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.

Intuit currently has a consensus price target of $525.65, suggesting a potential upside of 58.55%. Workday has a consensus price target of $185.03, suggesting a potential upside of 26.57%. Given Intuit's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Intuit is more favorable than Workday.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intuit
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Workday
1 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

In the previous week, Intuit had 50 more articles in the media than Workday. MarketBeat recorded 94 mentions for Intuit and 44 mentions for Workday. Workday's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Intuit's score of 0.80 indicating that Workday is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intuit
52 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Workday
20 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Intuit beats Workday on 11 of the 16 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 superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 147 more articles in the media than Workday. MarketBeat recorded 191 mentions for Meta Platforms and 44 mentions for Workday. Meta Platforms' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Workday's score of 0.89 indicating that Meta Platforms is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Workday
20 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meta Platforms
129 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
17 Negative mention(s)
5 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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$9.55B3.93$693M$3.2045.68
Meta Platforms$200.97B7.96$60.46B$27.5122.99

Workday currently has a consensus price target of $185.03, indicating a potential upside of 26.57%. Meta Platforms has a consensus price target of $840.19, indicating a potential upside of 32.83%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Meta Platforms 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
Meta Platforms
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

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

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 has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Workday on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Workday compare to Paylocity?

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

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
Workday$9.55B3.93$693M$3.2045.68
Paylocity$1.60B3.86$227.13M$4.6924.51

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
Workday8.60% 14.75% 6.87%
Paylocity 14.94%25.63%5.62%

In the previous week, Workday had 43 more articles in the media than Paylocity. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Workday and 1 mentions for Paylocity. Paylocity's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Workday's score of 0.89 indicating that Paylocity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Workday Positive
Paylocity Positive

Workday has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Paylocity has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

Workday currently has a consensus price target of $185.03, suggesting a potential upside of 26.57%. Paylocity has a consensus price target of $160.28, suggesting a potential upside of 39.46%. Given Paylocity's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Paylocity 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
Paylocity
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

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

Summary

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

How does Workday compare to Atlassian?

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

94.5% of Atlassian shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.8% of Workday shares are held by institutional investors. 36.7% of Atlassian shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.6% of Workday shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Atlassian has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Workday has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Workday had 28 more articles in the media than Atlassian. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for Workday and 16 mentions for Atlassian. Workday's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Atlassian's score of 0.76 indicating that Workday is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Atlassian
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Workday
20 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Atlassian currently has a consensus price target of $145.63, suggesting a potential upside of 35.33%. Workday has a consensus price target of $185.03, suggesting a potential upside of 26.57%. Given Atlassian's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Atlassian is more favorable than Workday.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlassian
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
21 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 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
Atlassian$5.22B5.24-$256.69M-$0.83N/A
Workday$9.55B3.93$693M$3.2045.68

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
Atlassian-3.50% 6.22% 1.37%
Workday 8.60%14.75%6.87%

Summary

Workday beats Atlassian on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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WDAY vs. The Competition

MetricWorkdayINTERNET SOFTWARE IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$37.57B$18.15B$40.83B$12.56B
Dividend YieldN/A2.93%3.17%5.31%
P/E Ratio45.6862.9680.8026.27
Price / Sales3.9342.63628.09142.41
Price / Cash20.2273.7748.8756.84
Price / Book5.629.8710.707.30
Net Income$693M$383.77M$1.07B$337.27M
7 Day Performance14.09%6.73%4.01%3.58%
1 Month Performance19.44%10.83%11.18%5.71%
1 Year Performance-40.94%-1.08%172.00%39.70%

Workday Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WDAY
Workday
4.4391 of 5 stars
$146.19
+12.4%
$185.03
+26.6%
-40.9%$37.57B$9.55B45.6821,070
ADSK
Autodesk
4.7089 of 5 stars
$240.99
flat
$332.21
+37.9%
-21.8%$50.89B$7.21B45.9914,300
INTU
Intuit
4.9706 of 5 stars
$319.94
flat
$546.29
+70.7%
-55.9%$87.52B$18.83B19.3818,200
META
Meta Platforms
4.9479 of 5 stars
$610.26
flat
$840.19
+37.7%
-1.5%$1.54T$200.97B22.1878,865
PCTY
Paylocity
4.578 of 5 stars
$113.02
flat
$160.28
+41.8%
-39.5%$6.05B$1.60B24.106,700

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