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Contract with Customer, Liability

Workday, Inc. Contract with Customer, Liability increased by 0.6% to $3.94B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.2%, from $3.51B to $3.94B. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Contract with Customer, Liability shows an upward trend with a 12.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher deferred revenue and future service obligations, while a decrease suggests revenue is being recognized faster than new prepayments are received.

Detailed definition

This represents the obligation to transfer services to a customer for which the entity has received consideration or for...

Peer comparison

Similar to deferred revenue or contract liabilities reported by other asset management and financial services companies.

Metric ID: other_contract_with_customer_liability

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$3.60B$3.30B$4.13B$3.61B$3.61B$3.51B$4.55B$3.88B$3.92B$3.94B
QoQ Change-8.3%+25.1%-12.5%-0.1%-2.8%+29.5%-14.7%+1.0%+0.6%
YoY Change+14.6%+6.4%+10.2%+7.3%+8.5%+12.2%
Range$3.30B$4.55B
CAGR+4.1%
Avg YoY Growth+9.9%
Median YoY Growth+9.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Workday, Inc.'s contract with customer, liability?
Workday, Inc. (WDAY) reported contract with customer, liability of $3.94B in Q3 2025.
How has Workday, Inc.'s contract with customer, liability changed year-over-year?
Workday, Inc.'s contract with customer, liability increased by 12.2% year-over-year, from $3.51B to $3.94B.
What is the long-term trend for Workday, Inc.'s contract with customer, liability?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), Workday, Inc.'s contract with customer, liability has grown at a 12.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.60B to $4.55B.
What does contract with customer, liability mean?
The value of services owed to customers for which payment has already been received.