Workday stock slides in premarket on weak outlook as AI fears hit software shares again
Workday shares fell 9.4% to $117.98 in premarket trading Wednesday after its fiscal 2027 subscription revenue outlook missed estimates. The company cited slower large-deal closings and increased spending on AI initiatives. Shares are down about 40% year-to-date. Evercore ISI downgraded the stock and cut its price target, citing the weaker outlook and higher AI investment.