WDAY monthly performance report
Check WDAY's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
WDAY monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Workday, Inc. (WDAY) closed September 2026 at $199.28, up 0.93% for the month and −15.16% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, WDAY is −7.22%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading +24.63% versus its 200-day moving average ($159.90), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, WDAY has underperformed the S&P 500 by −89.26%, with a relative strength index reading of 47.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Workday, Inc. ended September 2026 at $199.28, posting a monthly return of +0.93%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.51%.
The current quarter stands at +62.78% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +24.63% versus the 200-day moving average ($159.90).
Year-to-date, WDAY is −7.22% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −19.05%. The stock is currently −20.24% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −63.38%.
| Period | WDAY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +6.14% | +1.13% | +5.00% |
| 1 Week | +7.67% | +0.63% | +7.04% |
| 1 Month | +0.93% | −0.58% | +1.51% |
| 3 Months | +53.77% | +1.64% | +52.13% |
| 6 Months | +48.56% | +15.15% | +33.42% |
| YTD | −7.22% | +11.83% | −19.05% |
| 12 Months | −15.16% | +15.69% | −30.85% |
| 3 Years | −17.26% | +72.00% | −89.26% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +30.98% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +27.87% |
| #3 | Aug 2026 | +23.14% |
| #4 | May 2026 | +19.44% |
| #5 | Aug 2024 | +15.88% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | −23.84% |
| #2 | Jan 2026 | −18.23% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | −16.26% |
| #4 | May 2024 | −13.60% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −12.13% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +2.77% |
| Q3 2025 | +0.30% |
| Q4 2025 | −10.78% |
| Q1 2026 | −39.51% |
| Q2 2026 | −5.77% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +62.78% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +64.98% |
| 2024 | −6.53% |
| 2025 | −16.76% |
| 2026 | −7.22% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $249.85 (2025-09-29) |
| 52-Week Low | $110.36 (2026-04-09) |
| Current Price | $199.28 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $159.90 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +24.63% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −63.38% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −20.24% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 47.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −89.26% |
| RS Peak | 110.5 (Jan 2024) |
| RS Trough | 27.6 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was WDAY's return for this report period?
WDAY returned +0.93% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has WDAY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD WDAY: −7.22% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is WDAY's 12-month return?
−15.16% over the trailing 12 months.
Is WDAY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +24.63% versus 200DMA ($159.90).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−63.38% on 2026-04-10.