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Amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net

Workday, Inc. Amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net increased by 2.6% to $79.00M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 33.9%, from $59.00M to $79.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net shows an upward trend with a 20.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 21, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests a growing book of business or higher historical sales acquisition costs being recognized.

Detailed definition

This reflects the systematic expensing of costs incurred to obtain or fulfill customer contracts that were initially cap...

Peer comparison

Standard for SaaS and service-based companies following ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.

Metric ID: operating_capitalized_contract_cost_amortization

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$31.61M$33.75M$35.48M$38.16M$39.43M$42.26M$44.83M$48.49M$49.00M$52.00M$54.00M$58.00M$59.00M$62.00M$64.00M$66.00M$68.00M$72.00M$75.00M$77.00M$79.00M
QoQ Change+6.8%+5.1%+7.5%+3.3%+7.2%+6.1%+8.2%+1.1%+6.1%+3.8%+7.4%+1.7%+5.1%+3.2%+3.1%+3.0%+5.9%+4.2%+2.7%+2.6%
YoY Change+24.7%+25.2%+26.3%+27.1%+24.3%+23.1%+20.5%+19.6%+20.4%+19.2%+18.5%+13.8%+15.3%+16.1%+17.2%+16.7%+33.9%
Range$31.61M$79.00M
CAGR+20.1%
Avg YoY Growth+21.3%
Median YoY Growth+20.4%
Current Streak20+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Workday, Inc.'s amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net?
Workday, Inc. (WDAY) reported amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net of $79.00M in Q1 2025.
How has Workday, Inc.'s amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net changed year-over-year?
Workday, Inc.'s amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net increased by 33.9% year-over-year, from $59.00M to $79.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Workday, Inc.'s amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Workday, Inc.'s amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net has grown at a 20.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $139.00M to $292.00M.
What does amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net mean?
The portion of contract acquisition costs recognized as an expense during the current period.