Workday (WDAY) CAO Garfield Mark S. Sells $174K of Stock
Mark S. Garfield sold 918 shares of Workday on October 12, 2026, for $173,915.
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Garfield Mark S., Chief Accounting Officer at Workday, Inc. ($WDAY), sold 918 shares at an average price of $189.45, worth about $173,915.10, on October 12, 2026. The trade was reported to the SEC in a Form 4 filing and was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Since the trade, $WDAY is up 1.4% to date (from the $188.25 close on Oct 12, 2026).
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Key Points
- On October 12, 2026, Garfield Mark S. sold 918 shares of Workday at a price of $189.45 each, totaling about $173,915.
- As of October 16, 2026, Workday shares traded recently around $190.26, which is below their 52-week high of $247.40.
- Workday has a market cap of about $47.4 billion and is expected to announce earnings on December 1, 2026.
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Mark S. Garfield, the Chief Accounting Officer at Workday, Inc. (NasdaqGS: WDAY), sold 918 shares on October 12, 2026, for a total of $173,915. The shares were sold at a price of $189.45 each, under a planned transaction.
Other Institutional Activity in Workday
Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 1,046,160 shares, ending with 21,126,013 shares worth about $4.03 billion. Meanwhile, Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC added 2,023,503 shares for a total of 12,679,129 shares valued at approximately $2.42 billion. Eagle Capital Management LLC also increased its stake by 2,616,506 shares, totaling 11,323,681 shares worth around $2.16 billion. In contrast, Vanguard Capital Management LLC reduced its holdings by 612,810 shares, bringing its total to 13,220,374 shares valued at about $2.52 billion.
Workday, Inc. Stock Up 0.8%
As of October 16, 2026, Workday shares traded recently around $190.26. This price is about equal to its 50-day moving average but remains below its 52-week high of $247.40, indicating some weakness in its recent performance. The stock is currently above its 52-week low of $110.36.
Recent Earnings
Workday reported a trailing twelve-month revenue of about $10.15 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.91. The company has shown a revenue growth of 12.8% year-over-year. Its next earnings report is scheduled for December 1, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at Workday, Inc.
In addition to Garfield's sale, David Duffield sold 107,500 shares on October 9, 2026, valued at approximately $18.7 million. Earlier, on June 25, 2026, Duffield sold another 107,500 shares at $115.60 each, totaling around $12.4 million. Lynne Doughtie also bought 2,366 shares on June 16, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 5, 2026, Needham reiterated a "Buy" rating on Workday with a target price of $230.00. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo maintained an "Overweight" rating with a target of $225.00. The consensus among analysts is a "Buy" rating with a mean price target of about $207.92 based on 37 opinions.
About Workday
Workday, Inc. provides enterprise cloud applications for financial management, helping organizations manage their financial processes and gain insights. The company serves clients in the U.S. and internationally, offering solutions that streamline accounting and financial operations.
Bottom Line
Investors will want to watch for Workday's next earnings announcement on December 1, 2026, and keep an eye on ongoing insider trading activity. Garfield's sale adds to a series of insider transactions in recent months, reflecting the company's dynamic trading environment.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: Garfield Mark S.'s Form 4 filing on $WDAY (Oct 12, 2026). Find the original filing: WDAY Form 4 filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts