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Workiva Inc.

WK

Workiva Inc. NYSE
$61.58 -0.18% (-0.11)

Market Cap $3.46 B
52w High $97.09
52w Low $56.06
P/E -74.19
Volume 1.94M
Outstanding Shares 56.13M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $238.94M $184.91M $11.82M 4.95% $0.21 $18.24M
Q3-2025 $224.17M $181.19M $2.79M 1.24% $0.05 $8.04M
Q2-2025 $215.19M $187.79M $-19.4M -9.02% $-0.35 $-11.59M
Q1-2025 $206.28M $182.69M $-21.37M -10.36% $-0.38 $-24.75M
Q4-2024 $199.89M $167.52M $-8.81M -4.41% $-0.16 $-231K

What's going well?

Revenue growth picked up, gross margins improved, and the company swung to a healthy profit. Expenses are under control, and the business is showing signs of strong operating leverage.

What's concerning?

Net margins are still relatively thin at 5%, and the business relies heavily on high gross margins to stay profitable. Continued investment in R&D and sales is necessary to maintain growth, which could pressure profits if revenue slows.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $891.62M $1.49B $1.5B $-5.44M
Q3-2025 $856.79M $1.41B $1.45B $-36.93M
Q2-2025 $813.71M $1.35B $1.41B $-66.53M
Q1-2025 $767.02M $1.29B $1.37B $-75.73M
Q4-2024 $816.42M $1.37B $1.41B $-41.68M

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has a solid cash and investment position, with enough current assets to cover near-term bills. Customers are paying upfront for services, bringing in cash before work is done.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Negative equity and a long history of losses are major red flags. Debt is high relative to assets, and receivables are rising faster than sales, which could signal cash flow issues.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $11.82M $50.96M $-11.43M $-17.46M $22.86M $50.74M
Q3-2025 $2.79M $46.16M $-10.11M $-3.57M $31.66M $46.02M
Q2-2025 $-19.4M $50.31M $-4.28M $-8.91M $42.23M $49.32M
Q1-2025 $-21.37M $-7.36M $-9.13M $-45.01M $-59.61M $-8.14M
Q4-2024 $-8.81M $43.97M $13.25M $873K $53.6M $43.09M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

WK consistently generates more cash than it reports as profit, with $51 million in free cash flow this quarter. The business is self-funding, pays down debt, and has a large cash cushion.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Stock-based compensation is high at $36 million, which could dilute shareholders if not offset by buybacks. Receivables are rising, meaning customers are paying slower.

Revenue by Products

Product Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025
License and Service
License and Service
$190.00M $200.00M $210.00M $220.00M
Other Services
Other Services
$0 $0 $0 $10.00M
Professional Services
Professional Services
$20.00M $0 $0 $0
XBRL Professional Services
XBRL Professional Services
$0 $10.00M $10.00M $30.00M

Revenue by Geography

Region Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025
Americas
Americas
$150.00M $160.00M $160.00M
Other Countries Excluding Americas
Other Countries Excluding Americas
$40.00M $40.00M $40.00M

Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Workiva Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Workiva combines strong revenue growth, excellent and improving gross margins, and robust operating and free cash flow generation. Its platform addresses mission-critical reporting needs, enjoys high customer retention, and benefits from meaningful switching costs. The company is actively innovating in AI, ESG, and integrated reporting, supported by increasing R&D investment and a growing patent base. Liquidity for day-to-day operations looks solid, and the asset base has expanded significantly to support future growth.

! Risks

Key risks center on the capital structure and the path to sustained profitability. The company remains unprofitable on a net income basis, with accumulated losses large enough to push shareholder equity into negative territory. Debt levels are elevated, increasing sensitivity to interest costs and funding conditions. Rising goodwill and intangibles from acquisitions carry the risk of future impairments if performance disappoints. Competitive pressures from larger software vendors and rapid changes in regulations and AI technology could also challenge growth and pricing power if Workiva fails to keep pace.

Outlook

The overall trajectory appears favorable but not without meaningful financial and execution risk. Operationally, Workiva is moving in the right direction: revenues are growing strongly, margins are improving, and cash flows are strengthening. Strategically, the company is well positioned to benefit from stricter and more complex reporting requirements, especially in ESG and integrated reporting, and from greater adoption of AI-enabled workflows. The key questions for the future are how quickly Workiva can achieve durable profitability, how it manages its leverage, and whether its innovation engine can stay ahead of competitors in a rapidly evolving regulatory and technology landscape.