Workiva, Inc. (WK)
NYSEInformation TechnologySoftware - ApplicationSnapshot 2026-09-14
$75.89+5.61%
Close 2026-09-14 · 1-day change
NYSEInformation TechnologySoftware - ApplicationSnapshot 2026-09-14
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Industries move in repeating boom-and-bust cycles. This shows where this stock’s industry sits in that cycle, stage by stage (recovery → expansion → supercycle → steady → deceleration → contraction), from its fundamentals (orders, revenue, capital spending), not the stock’s price.
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Application Software is in steady. Describes the industry's cycle state, not a call on this stock.
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Primary pillar under pressure — Non-GAAP EPS reaches $2.85 to $2.95 in 2026: FY26 EPS guidance $1.21-$1.22 vs $2.85 target.
View ThesisRevenue is growing steadily — about 20% over the past year.
View GrowthMiddle-of-the-pack quality for its industry.
View QualityMiddle-of-the-pack management execution.
View ManagementExpectations look reasonable — what the market is pricing in sits in line with or below what analysts forecast.
View ValuationThis stock is highly volatile — it swings about 2% on a typical day and fell roughly 53% in its worst 12-month stretch.
View RiskWK's growth depends on sustaining strong revenue growth and expanding margins through AI initiatives. Revenue grew 19% year over year, and the latest earnings beat expectations significantly. WK trades at 38× P/E versus a peer median of 27×, indicating a premium valuation. The price reflects less growth than forecast, suggesting expectations look modest. A specific risk is the 17% probability of a miss in the next quarter. Peer multiples imply a price about 6% above where it trades. The thesis is on watch due to pressure on a primary pillar.
Trailing returns as of 2026-09-14. WK is total return (includes dividends); the S&P 500 benchmark is price return (the index excludes dividends).
Based on 11 analysts currently covering WK (as of Sep 2026).
Based on 3 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for WK in the last 4 months.
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Quarterly · checked companies · value or % of revenue
A consensus fair price across 8 valuation methods, at three horizons. As of 2026-09-14. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
Today's peer multiple on trailing earnings, with no growth credited. This is the headline read.
Adds projected growth, so it leans optimistic by design. Read it as upside context, not a base case.
A price-focused, side-by-side fair-value read versus Application Software — fair value, gap to price, and forward P/E.
Our valuation methods disagree too much on this name right now. Rather than print a number we don't believe, we're holding it back until they converge.
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Advances: Sustain strong revenue growth and expand margins
AI initiatives align with revenue growth and margin expansion.
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End-of-day figures as of 2026-09-14. EPS is implied from price ÷ P/E. Not investment advice.
Current $75.89
The last 12 months of price, then the range of analyst 12-month targets from today’s $75.89.
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A long-thesis check that carries the widest uncertainty of the three horizons.
Above average on quality vs scored peers
Direction of the business behind the multiple. Bands are backend reads; trailing-12-month basis.
Advances: Achieve GAAP profitability and positive operating income
Achieving profitability aligns with management's objectives.
Advances: Sustain strong revenue growth and expand margins
New AI tools likely enhance revenue growth potential.
Advances: Increase revenue to $1.041 billion in 2026
Revenue guidance aligns with long-term growth target.
Advances: Sustain strong revenue growth and expand margins
Strong revenue growth and margin expansion reported.
Threatens: Increase revenue to $1.041 billion in 2026
Earnings miss raises concerns about revenue growth trajectory.
Threatens: Increase revenue to $1.041 billion in 2026
Earnings beat but stock drop indicates market concerns.
Threatens: Achieve non-GAAP EPS of $2.85 to $2.95 in 2026
AI push may hinder profitability and EPS targets.
