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Workday shares target cut by Deutsche Bank

EditorAhmed Abdulazez Abdulkadir
Published 2024-05-24, 07:06 a/m
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On Friday, Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) adjusted its outlook on Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY), a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, by reducing the stock's price target to $265 from the previous $300. The firm retained its Hold rating on the shares.

The rationale behind the adjustment is based on Workday's continued strong position in the Human Capital Management (HCM) sector, with positive developments such as gaining traction in smaller markets and signs of improved productivity within the Financials Go-To-Market (FINS GTM) team. These factors are considered key drivers for the company to maintain solid double-digit growth.

Despite these positive indicators, Deutsche Bank noted that Workday faces a more challenging market environment compared to the previous year. The absence of certain benefits that Workday had previously relied on, such as pricing advantages and early renewal incentives, is expected to make near-term growth acceleration more difficult.

The new price target of $265 implies a 30 times multiple on the company's projected calendar year 2025 free cash flow (CY25E FCF). This valuation reflects the bank's cautious outlook on Workday's near-term growth prospects in a shifting market landscape.

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