Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges
Workday, Inc. Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges increased by 22.6% to $65.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.6%, from $53.00M to $65.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges shows an upward trend with a 9.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 22, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in deferred charges represents a cash outflow, while a decrease represents a release of cash as the expense is recognized.
Detailed definition
This represents changes in costs that have been paid in advance but are recognized as expenses over future periods. It t...
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Generally low impact for most companies, but can fluctuate based on large-scale maintenance or service contracts.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_deferred_chargesHistorical Data
18 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $26.27M | $52.83M | $50.65M | $74.98M | $41.73M | $64.74M | $56.55M | $111.00M | $35.00M | $68.00M | $79.00M | $164.00M | $40.00M | $64.00M | $73.00M | $90.00M | $53.00M | $65.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +101.1% | -4.1% | +48.0% | -44.3% | +55.1% | -12.7% | +96.3% | -68.5% | +94.3% | +16.2% | +107.6% | -75.6% | +60.0% | +14.1% | +23.3% | -41.1% | +22.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +58.8% | +22.5% | +11.6% | +48.0% | -16.1% | +5.0% | +39.7% | +47.7% | +14.3% | -5.9% | -7.6% | -45.1% | +32.5% | +22.6% |
Range$26.27M – $164.00M
CAGR+23.8%
Avg YoY Growth+16.3%
Median YoY Growth+18.4%
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Workday, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in deferred charges?
- Workday, Inc. (WDAY) reported increase (decrease) in deferred charges of $65.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Workday, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in deferred charges changed year-over-year?
- Workday, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in deferred charges increased by 22.6% year-over-year, from $53.00M to $65.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Workday, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in deferred charges?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Workday, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in deferred charges has grown at a 9.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $204.74M to $267.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) in deferred charges mean?
- The net change in cash related to expenses paid in advance for future periods.