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 November 2026 at $196.45, down 0.69% for the month and −12.10% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, WDAY is −8.53%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +25.71% versus its 200-day moving average ($156.27), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, WDAY has underperformed the S&P 500 by −84.56%, with a relative strength index reading of 50.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Workday, Inc. ended November 2026 at $196.45, posting a monthly return of −0.69%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.51%.
The current quarter stands at +3.15% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +25.71% versus the 200-day moving average ($156.27).
Year-to-date, WDAY is −8.53% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −19.16%. The stock is currently −17.04% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −63.38%.
| Period | WDAY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +3.05% | −0.36% | +3.41% |
| 1 Week | +1.84% | +2.59% | −0.75% |
| 1 Month | −0.69% | −0.18% | −0.51% |
| 3 Months | +2.76% | −2.37% | +5.12% |
| 6 Months | +65.43% | +0.83% | +64.60% |
| YTD | −8.53% | +10.62% | −19.16% |
| 12 Months | −12.10% | +12.25% | −24.35% |
| 3 Years | −13.19% | +71.37% | −84.56% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +0.30% |
| Q4 2025 | −10.78% |
| Q1 2026 | −39.51% |
| Q2 2026 | −5.77% |
| Q3 2026 | +55.58% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +3.15% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +64.98% |
| 2024 | −6.53% |
| 2025 | −16.76% |
| 2026 | −8.53% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $236.80 (2025-11-25) |
| 52-Week Low | $110.36 (2026-04-09) |
| Current Price | $196.45 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $156.27 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +25.71% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −63.38% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −17.04% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 50.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −84.56% |
| RS Peak | 118.4 (Jan 2024) |
| RS Trough | 29.5 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was WDAY's return for this report period?
WDAY returned −0.69% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has WDAY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD WDAY: −8.53% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is WDAY's 12-month return?
−12.10% over the trailing 12 months.
Is WDAY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +25.71% versus 200DMA ($156.27).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−63.38% on 2026-04-10.