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May 23, 2026 2 min

Workday's AI-Driven Growth: A New Era for Enterprise Software

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Workdays first quarter marked a significant milestone with the best new contract value growth in five years, driven by AIs impact on enterprise software. The CEO revealed that AI is enabling Workday to handle increased workload without needing additional employees, leading to a flat headcount for the year. The company reported a substantial increase in AI-inclusive expansion contracts, averaging over fifty percent larger than those without AI. Workdays agentic AI new contract value grew by over two hundred percent year over year, with AI annual recurring revenue nearing five hundred million dollars. The companys world model and unique enterprise workflow data are driving revenue per customer growth and attracting new clients. Despite increased AI investment, Workdays profitability improved, with an operating margin of over thirty-one percent in the first quarter. The company raised its future operating margin target, addressing investor concerns about AIs impact on profits. The question remains whether this first quarter signifies a turning point or a strong, isolated performance. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cc97ec37a757b101

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