Strong Subscription Revenue Growth
Workday reported a 15% growth in subscription revenue, reaching $2.244 billion in Q3. The total subscription revenue backlog rose by 17% to $25.96 billion.
AI Product Adoption and Impact
AI products contributed to a 1.5% ARR growth this quarter. More than 75% of core customers are using Workday Illuminate AI, contributing to over 1 billion AI actions on the platform this year.
Expansion and New Customer Wins
Workday added new customers such as Sunnybrook Health Sciences, Fuji Electric, and Magnum Ice Cream. Healthcare exceeded $1 billion in ARR with strategic wins like Arden Health and Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
International Performance
Solid performance in EMEA, APAC, and Japan with notable wins at Bayer, ING Bank, and Tandem Bank. A new AI center of excellence was established in Dublin.
Acquisitions and Strategic Investments
The acquisition of Sana and Paradox, along with a planned acquisition of Pipedream, are aimed at enhancing Workday's AI capabilities and user experience.
High Gross Revenue Retention
Workday maintained strong gross revenue retention rates at 97%.