Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK – Get Free Report) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eleven ratings firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation and ten have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $90.3333.
A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on WK shares. BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on shares of Workiva from $92.00 to $83.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $102.00 price target on shares of Workiva in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $85.00 price target on shares of Workiva in a report on Wednesday. Truist Financial reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $90.00 price objective (down from $110.00) on shares of Workiva in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Stephens set a $90.00 price objective on Workiva in a report on Friday, February 20th.
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Workiva News Summary
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 results topped expectations — Workiva reported $0.77 EPS vs. $0.66 consensus and revenue of $247.3M (up ~20% YoY); management issued FY2026 EPS guidance of $2.85–$2.95 and Q2 guidance of $0.62–$0.65, supporting the bullish case for growth and profitability improvement. Workiva (NYSE:WK) Surprises With Q1 CY2026 Sales
- Positive Sentiment: Earnings call highlighted acceleration potential and margin upside — management commentary emphasized continued demand for Workiva’s connected reporting platform, execution on cross-sell/up-sell and operating-leverage opportunities that underpin the raised FY outlook. Workiva Earnings Call Highlights Growth, Margin Upside
- Positive Sentiment: Some brokers remain constructive — Raymond James reiterated its buy stance, which supports investor confidence despite mixed analyst actions. Raymond James Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Workiva (WK)
- Neutral Sentiment: Full transcripts and analyst recaps are available — detailed call and transcript coverage (earnings slides, Seeking Alpha/Yahoo transcripts) give investors material to re-run financial models and verify guidance assumptions. Workiva (WK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Price-target trims could cap near-term upside — Stifel cut its target from $79 to $65 (still a buy), signaling reduced near-term valuation runway despite positive fundamentals. Benzinga Coverage
- Negative Sentiment: BTIG lowered its target from $90 to $80 while keeping a buy, another signal that analysts are moderating upside expectations even as they stay constructive. BTIG Target Cut Coverage
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Workiva
Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Workiva in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in Workiva during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in Workiva by 217.9% during the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 391 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 268 shares during the period. Quarry LP raised its holdings in Workiva by 396.3% during the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 407 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 325 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP raised its holdings in Workiva by 82.3% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 412 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 186 shares during the last quarter. 92.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Workiva Stock Up 1.6%
Shares of WK stock opened at $52.35 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 227.60 and a beta of 0.54. Workiva has a twelve month low of $49.44 and a twelve month high of $97.10. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $58.51 and its 200 day simple moving average is $74.62.
Workiva (NYSE:WK – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported $0.77 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.11. Workiva had a negative return on equity of 68.43% and a net margin of 1.53%.The firm had revenue of $247.31 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $245.17 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.14 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 19.9% on a year-over-year basis. Workiva has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.850-2.950 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.620-0.650 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Workiva will post 0.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Workiva announced that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Monday, February 16th that authorizes the company to repurchase $250.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the software maker to buy up to 7.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.
About Workiva
Workiva, originally founded as WebFilings in 2008, delivers a cloud-native platform designed to streamline and connect data, documents and teams for reporting and compliance. Its flagship Workiva platform supports a range of applications including financial reporting, regulatory filings, internal controls documentation, risk management and environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures. By centralizing data and automating workflows, the company helps organizations improve accuracy, transparency and auditability across critical reporting processes.
The Workiva platform offers modular solutions that integrate with existing enterprise systems and data sources.
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