Statement of Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owners sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.
Workday Inc., consolidated statement of comprehensive income
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31).
The financial data reveals notable fluctuations in the company's profitability and comprehensive income over the six-year period.
- Net Income (Loss)
- There is a pronounced variability in net income, starting with significant losses in 2020 and 2021 (-$481 million and -$282 million respectively). A positive net income emerges in 2022 with $29 million, followed by a return to a substantial loss in 2023 (-$367 million). In 2024, the company reports a marked improvement with a considerable net income of $1,381 million, which then decreases to $526 million in 2025. This pattern indicates volatility with a general trend towards profitability beginning in 2022, peaking dramatically in 2024, and moderating somewhat in 2025.
- Net Change in Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
- Foreign currency translation effects remain relatively minor throughout the period, fluctuating slightly between -$7 million and $3 million, without a clear directional trend. These variations appear to exert limited impact on comprehensive income.
- Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Debt Securities, Net of Tax
- The unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities show variability with small positive and negative amounts from -$11 million in 2023 to $18 million in 2024. This volatility suggests some exposure to market value changes in debt securities, although the values remain modest relative to net income fluctuations.
- Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax
- This item shows significant volatility, ranging from a high positive $72 million in 2022 to a low negative $-80 million in 2021. Fluctuations across the years indicate active hedging activity with varying effectiveness or changes in hedge valuations impacting other comprehensive income.
- Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
- Other comprehensive income generally mirrors the movements observed in unrealized gains and losses. It ranges from a high of $63 million in 2022 and 2025 to a low of -$78 million in 2021. These shifts demonstrate a considerable impact from non-net-income components on the overall comprehensive income.
- Comprehensive Income (Loss)
- The comprehensive income trend largely aligns with net income, showing significant losses in 2020, 2021, and 2023, and strong positive results in 2022, 2024, and 2025. The peak comprehensive income of $1,349 million in 2024 corresponds closely with the net income peak, indicating that the company's overall financial performance benefited predominantly from net income improvements, with other comprehensive income items contributing modestly to the final results.
Overall, the data indicate a company experiencing substantial volatility in its net income and comprehensive income over the examined period. The strong rebound to profitability beginning in 2022 and peaking in 2024 signals notable operational or market improvements. Meanwhile, changes in foreign currency translation, available-for-sale securities, and cash flow hedges introduce additional variability but with less pronounced impact on the overarching profitability trends. The year 2024 stands out as an exceptional year, suggesting a potentially transformative event or successful strategic initiative during that period.