Workiva (NYSE: WK) grows Q2 revenue 19% and lifts margins
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Workiva Inc. reported strong results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with total revenue of $255 million, up 19% from $215 million a year earlier. Subscription and support revenue was $236 million, also up 19%, while professional services revenue rose 12% to $19 million. GAAP operating margin improved to 4.6% from (10.2)%, and non-GAAP operating margin rose to 16.8% from 3.8%. GAAP net income was $13 million ($0.24 per diluted share), compared with a net loss of $19 million, and non-GAAP net income increased to $45 million ($0.77 per diluted share) from $11 million.
Operating cash flow was $78 million and free cash flow was $78 million, both significantly higher than a year earlier. Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $815 million, against convertible senior notes of $71 million due 2026 and $702 million due 2028. As of June 30, 2026, Workiva had 6,750 customers, gross retention of 97% and net retention of 111%. During the quarter the company repurchased about 2.5 million shares for $123 million, with $106 million remaining under its authorization. Guidance for full-year 2026 calls for revenue of $1.040–$1.044 billion, non-GAAP operating margin of about 18%, and free cash flow margin of roughly 21%.
Positive
- Q2 2026 revenue grew 19% to $255 million, with subscription and support revenue also up 19%, indicating broad-based top-line expansion.
- Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 16.8% from 3.8% a year earlier, a 1,300 basis point expansion that moved the business solidly into double-digit profitability.
- GAAP results swung to net income of $13 million ($0.24 per diluted share) from a $19 million loss in the prior-year quarter.
- Free cash flow reached $78 million in Q2, with a free cash flow margin of 30.5%, demonstrating strong cash generation relative to revenue.
- Customer metrics were robust, with 6,750 customers, net retention of 111%, and customers with ACV over $300,000 and $500,000 growing 34% and 33%, respectively.
- Workiva returned capital by repurchasing approximately 2.5 million shares for $123 million in Q2, while still ending with $815 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.
Negative
- None.
Filing Explained
Workiva's non-GAAP diluted EPS now reflects convertible-note dilution, while prior periods remain unrecast.
The August 4 Form 8-K reports completed second-quarter results and updated guidance; its material structural change for existing common holders is that convertible-note securities are now included as potentially dilutive in non-GAAP diluted earnings per share.
Workiva says the change applies the if-converted method by adding after-tax interest expense to non-GAAP earnings when calculating diluted EPS, because the notes may now be dilutive after the company achieved GAAP profitability.
For the quarter, the resulting non-GAAP diluted share count was
Prior periods were not recast, so future comparisons of non-GAAP diluted EPS should account for the methodology change beginning with the three and six months ended
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total revenue Q2 2026: $255 million
GAAP net income Q2 2026: $13.4 million
Non-GAAP operating margin Q2 2026: 16.8%
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8 metrics
Total revenue Q2 2026
$255 million
Quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 19% from $215 million in Q2 2025
GAAP net income Q2 2026
$13.4 million
Quarter ended June 30, 2026, versus a $19.4 million loss a year earlier
Non-GAAP operating margin Q2 2026
16.8%
Improved from 3.8% in the second quarter of 2025
Operating cash flow Q2 2026
$78.3 million
Net cash provided by operating activities in the second quarter of 2026
Free cash flow Q2 2026
$78.0 million
Free cash flow with a margin of 30.5% in the second quarter of 2026
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
$815 million
Balance as of June 30, 2026, compared with $892 million at December 31, 2025
Convertible senior notes due 2028
$702 million
Aggregate principal amount of 1.250% convertible senior notes outstanding as of June 30, 2026
Customers and net retention
6,750 customers; 111% net retention
Customer count and net retention rate as of June 30, 2026
Key Terms
non-GAAP operating margin, free cash flow margin, convertible senior notes, annual contract value, +1 more
5 terms
non-GAAP operating margin financial
"GAAP operating margin was 4.6%, non-GAAP operating margin was 16.8%"
Non-GAAP operating margin is a way companies show how much profit they make from their main business activities, excluding certain expenses or income they consider unusual or non-recurring. It helps investors see how well the company is performing in its normal operations, without the effects of one-time costs or gains that might distort the picture.
free cash flow margin financial
"Free cash flow margin is expected to be approximately 21%"
Free cash flow margin is a measure of how much cash a company generates relative to its sales, showing the percentage of revenue that remains after covering operating expenses and investments in growth. It indicates how efficiently a company turns its sales into available cash that can be used for things like paying dividends, reducing debt, or expanding the business. A higher margin suggests better financial health and more flexibility to invest or return value to shareholders.
convertible senior notes financial
"aggregate principal amount of 1.250% convertible senior notes due in 2028"
Convertible senior notes are a type of loan that a company issues to investors, which can be turned into company shares later on. They are called "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company runs into trouble. This allows investors to earn interest like a loan but also have the chance to own part of the company if its value rises.
annual contract value financial
"customers with an annual contract value (“ACV”) of more than $100,000"
Annual contract value is the amount of revenue a company expects from a single customer contract over a 12‑month period, adjusted when contracts span shorter or longer terms. Investors treat it like the annual “rent” from a subscription: it makes different deals comparable, helps forecast predictable revenue, and highlights whether customer accounts are becoming more or less valuable — useful for judging growth, stability, and churn risk.
if-converted method financial
"aligning our non-GAAP calculation with the if-converted method used for GAAP diluted EPS"
An accounting rule used when calculating diluted earnings per share that imagines what would happen if all convertible securities—like convertible bonds, preferred shares, or options—had already been turned into common stock. It adjusts the company’s reported profit per share downward to show how earnings would be shared if ownership were spread across a larger number of shares, similar to checking how a pie’s slice size changes if more people join the table. This matters to investors because it reveals a more conservative view of each share’s claim on profits and potential future ownership dilution.
Earnings Snapshot
Total revenue: $255 million · Guidance included
Quarter ended June 30, 2026
Total revenue
$255 million
Up 19% from $215 million in the second quarter of 2025
GAAP net income
$13.4 million
Improved from a net loss of $19.4 million in Q2 2025
Non-GAAP net income
$45 million
Increased from $11 million in the prior-year quarter
GAAP diluted EPS
$0.24
Improved from a loss of $0.35 per share in Q2 2025
Non-GAAP diluted EPS
$0.77
Up from $0.19 per share in the second quarter of 2025
Non-GAAP operating margin
16.8%
Expanded from 3.8% in Q2 2025, a 1,300 basis point improvement
Free cash flow
$78 million
Up from $49 million in the second quarter of 2025
Guidance
For Q3 2026, Workiva expects revenue of $260–$262 million, GAAP operating margin of 4.2–4.8%, non-GAAP operating margin of 17.0–17.5%, GAAP diluted EPS of $0.21–$0.25, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.79–$0.82. Full-year 2026 guidance calls for revenue of $1.040–$1.044 billion, GAAP operating margin of 5.7–5.8%, non-GAAP operating margin of about 18%, GAAP diluted EPS of $1.21–$1.22, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.38–$3.39, and free cash flow margin of approximately 21%.
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FAQ
How did Workiva (WK) perform financially in the second quarter of 2026?
Workiva reported Q2 2026 revenue of $255 million, up 19% year-over-year, and GAAP net income of $13 million or $0.24 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income rose to $45 million, with non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.77 and a non-GAAP operating margin of 16.8%.
What were Workiva’s key customer and retention metrics as of June 30, 2026?
As of June 30, 2026, Workiva had 6,750 customers, a net increase of 283 year-over-year. Gross retention was 97% and net retention was 111%. Customers with ACV above $100,000, $300,000, and $500,000 grew 20%, 34%, and 33%, respectively.
How much stock did Workiva (WK) repurchase in Q2 2026 and what capacity remains?
During Q2 2026, Workiva repurchased approximately 2.5 million shares of Class A common stock for $123 million under its share repurchase plan. As of June 30, 2026, about $106 million remained available for additional repurchases under the authorization.
What guidance did Workiva provide for the third quarter of 2026?
For Q3 2026, Workiva expects total revenue of $260–$262 million. GAAP operating margin is projected at 4.2–4.8%, with non-GAAP operating margin of 17.0–17.5%. GAAP diluted EPS is guided to $0.21–$0.25 and non-GAAP diluted EPS to $0.79–$0.82.
What is Workiva’s full-year 2026 outlook for revenue, profitability, and cash flow?
For 2026, Workiva forecasts total revenue of $1.040–$1.044 billion. GAAP operating margin is expected at 5.7–5.8% and non-GAAP at about 18%. GAAP diluted EPS is guided to $1.21–$1.22, non-GAAP diluted EPS to $3.38–$3.39, and free cash flow margin to roughly 21%.
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On August 4, 2026, Workiva Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
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Workiva Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Fiscal second quarter subscription & support revenue increased by 19%
Total revenue was $255 million, up 19% year-over-year
GAAP operating margin was 4.6%, non-GAAP operating margin was 16.8%
Repurchased $123 million worth of Class A common stock under the 2024 share repurchase plan
NEW YORK - August 4, 2026 – Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK), a leading, audit-ready platform for trust, transparency, and accountability, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“Q2 was another quarter marked by strong financial performance and continued proof that Workiva is the platform CFOs trust in the AI era,” said Julie Iskow, President & Chief Executive Officer. “We beat the high end of our revenue guidance with 19% growth in both subscription and total revenue, while rapidly expanding margins. At the same time, we are transforming our platform to be agentic-first where agents will enable customers in advanced solution tiers to accelerate reporting and compliance outcomes with the control and traceability of the Workiva platform.”
“While our pace of innovation has accelerated, we have also maintained our rigorous focus on operational discipline and expanding operating leverage as we scale the business,” said Barbara Larson, Chief Financial Officer. "Our non-GAAP operating margin beat the high end of our guidance by 180 basis points, representing a 1,300 basis point improvement over Q2 of last year. This outperformance has positioned us to achieve our 2027 medium-term operating margin target of 18% a full year ahead of schedule.”
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
•Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2026 reached $255 million, an increase of 19% from $215 million in the second quarter of 2025. Subscription and support revenue contributed $236 million, up 19% versus the second quarter of 2025. Professional services revenue was $19 million, up 12% from the second quarter of 2025.
•Operating Margin: GAAP operating margin for the second quarter of 2026 was 4.6% compared to (10.2)% in the prior year's second quarter. Non-GAAP operating margin was 16.8% compared to 3.8% in the second quarter of 2025.
•GAAP Net Income (Loss): GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $13 million compared with a net loss of $(19) million for the prior year's second quarter. GAAP net income per basic share and diluted share was $0.24, compared with a net loss per basic and diluted share of $(0.35) in the second quarter of 2025.
•Non-GAAP Net Income: Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $45 million compared with non-GAAP net income of $11 million in the prior year's second quarter. Non-GAAP net income per basic share and diluted share in the second quarter of 2026 was $0.80 and $0.77, respectively, compared with non-GAAP net income per basic share and diluted share of $0.20 and $0.19, respectively, in the second quarter of 2025.
•Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow: Operating cash flow for the second quarter of 2026 was $78 million compared with $50 million for the prior year's second quarter. Free cash flow for the second quarter of 2026 was $78 million compared with $49 million in the second quarter of 2025.
•Liquidity: As of June 30, 2026, Workiva had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $815 million, compared with $892 million as of December 31, 2025. Workiva had $71 million aggregate
principal amount of 1.125% convertible senior notes due in 2026, $702 million aggregate principal amount of 1.250% convertible senior notes due in 2028, and $14 million of finance lease obligations outstanding as of June 30, 2026.
Key Metrics and Recent Business Highlights
•Customers: Workiva had 6,750 customers as of June 30, 2026, a net increase of 283 customers from June 30, 2025.
•Retention Rate: As of June 30, 2026, Workiva's gross retention rate was 97%, and the net retention rate was 111%. Net retention includes changes in both solutions and pricing for existing customers.
•Large Contracts: As of June 30, 2026, Workiva had 2,690 customers with an annual contract value (“ACV”) of more than $100,000, up 20% from 2,241 customers at June 30, 2025. Workiva had 656 customers with an ACV of more than $300,000, up 34% from 488 customers in the second quarter of 2025. Workiva had 276 customers with an ACV of more than $500,000, up 33% from 208 customers in the second quarter of 2025.
•Share Repurchase Plan: On July 30, 2024, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase plan for up to $100 million of our outstanding Class A common stock. On February 16, 2026, our board of directors modified the repurchase plan to authorize an additional $250 million of the Company’s outstanding Class A common stock for repurchase under the plan. During the second quarter of 2026, Workiva purchased approximately 2.5 million shares for $123 million under the plan. As of June 30, 2026, approximately $106 million remained available under the plan for future share repurchases.
Financial Outlook
As of August 4, 2026, Workiva is providing guidance as follows:
Third Quarter 2026 Guidance:
•Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $260 million to $262 million.
•GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 4.2% to 4.8%.
•Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 17.0% to 17.5%.
•GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.21 to $0.25 using 54.6 million shares.
•Non-GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.79 to $0.82 using 59.9 million shares.
Full Year 2026 Guidance:
•Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $1.040 billion to $1.044 billion.
•GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 5.7% to 5.8%.
•Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately 18%.
•GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $1.21 to $1.22 using 55.7 million shares.
•Non-GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $3.38 to $3.39 using 60.9 million shares.
•Free cash flow margin is expected to be approximately 21%.
Quarterly Conference Call
Workiva will host a webcast today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to review the Company’s financial results for the second quarter 2026, in addition to discussing the Company’s outlook for the third quarter and full year 2026. The call can be accessed by dialing 1-833-630-1956 (U.S. domestic) or 1-412-317-1837 (international). Additionally, a live webcast and replay will be available at https://investor.workiva.com/news-events/events.
About Workiva
Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) powers trust, transparency, and accountability. Accounting, finance, sustainability, risk and audit teams from more than 6,700 organizations, including over 85% of Fortune 1,000 companies rely on Workiva for their mission-critical work. We transform how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, audit-ready platform. Learn more at workiva.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The non-GAAP adjustments referenced herein relate to the exclusion of stock-based compensation and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP historical financial measures has been provided in Table I at the end of this press release. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP guidance has been provided in Table II at the end of this press release.
Workiva believes that the use of non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, free cash flow and free cash flow margin is helpful to its investors. These measures, which are referred to as non-GAAP financial measures, are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. Workiva’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as tools for financial and operational decision making and for evaluating Workiva’s own operating results over different periods of time.
Non-GAAP gross profit is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets attributable to cost of revenues from gross profit. Non-GAAP income from operations is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets from loss from operations. Non-GAAP operating margin is the ratio calculated by dividing non-GAAP income from operations by revenues. Non-GAAP net income is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense, net of tax and amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets from net income (loss). Non-GAAP net income per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income by non-GAAP weighted- average shares outstanding.
Beginning with the three months and six months ended June 30, 2026, we are adding back interest expense (net of taxes) to the numerator of our non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in accordance with the if-converted method of calculating the dilutive impact of our convertible senior notes. Prior to this change, potentially dilutive shares associated with our convertible senior notes were included in the denominator, but the numerator was not adjusted, as our convertible senior notes had historically been anti-dilutive for GAAP purposes. As the Company has achieved GAAP profitability, our convertible senior notes may now be dilutive, and we are aligning our non-GAAP calculation with the if-converted method used for GAAP diluted EPS. Prior periods have not been recast.
Because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of equity instruments that can impact a company’s non-cash expenses, Workiva believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation expense allows for more meaningful comparisons between its operating results from period to period. For business combinations, we generally allocate a portion of the purchase price to intangible assets. The amount of the allocation is based on estimates and assumptions made by management and is subject to amortization. The amount of purchase price allocated to intangible assets and the term of its related amortization can vary significantly and are unique to each acquisition and thus we do not believe they are reflective of ongoing operations.
Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, represents cash flow from operating activities less purchase of property and equipment. Free cash flow margin is calculated by dividing free cash flow by total revenue. We consider free cash flow and free cash flow margin to be liquidity measures that provide useful information to investors about the amount of cash generated or used by the business.
Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in Workiva’s industry, as other companies in the industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on Workiva’s reported financial results. Further, stock-based compensation expense has been and will continue to be for the foreseeable
future a significant recurring expense in Workiva’s business and an important part of the compensation provided to its employees. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors should review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included below, and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Workiva’s business.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the Company or its industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In particular, statements about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or future performance contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "outlook," "guidance," "target," "goal," "project," "continue to," "confident," or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology.
Please see the Company’s documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual reports filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and any amendments thereto for a discussion of certain important risk factors that relate to forward-looking statements contained in this report. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While the Company believes these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These and other important factors may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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| WORKIVA INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subscription and support | $ | 236,302 | $ | 198,223 | $ | 461,657 | $ | 383,735 | |||||||||||||||
| Professional services | 18,988 | 16,964 | 40,939 | 37,732 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 255,290 | 215,187 | 502,596 | 421,467 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Subscription and support (1) | 36,742 | 35,277 | 71,925 | 69,339 | |||||||||||||||||||
Professional services (1) | 13,281 | 14,266 | 26,643 | 28,546 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 50,023 | 49,543 | 98,568 | 97,885 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 205,267 | 165,644 | 404,028 | 323,582 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Research and development (1) | 57,497 | 54,843 | 110,410 | 108,623 | |||||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing (1) | 109,017 | 104,025 | 213,502 | 205,696 | |||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative (1) | 27,083 | 28,922 | 53,125 | 56,159 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 193,597 | 187,790 | 377,037 | 370,478 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 11,670 | (22,146) | 26,991 | (46,896) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 7,712 | 8,344 | 15,815 | 17,091 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (3,193) | (3,194) | (6,387) | (6,389) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 564 | (736) | 962 | (969) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | 16,753 | (17,732) | 37,381 | (37,163) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 3,311 | 1,668 | 4,943 | 3,608 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 13,442 | $ | (19,400) | $ | 32,438 | $ | (40,771) | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.24 | $ | (0.35) | $ | 0.59 | $ | (0.73) | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.24 | $ | (0.35) | $ | 0.58 | $ | (0.73) | |||||||||||||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 55,638,926 | 56,076,723 | 55,259,608 | 56,133,286 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 56,056,066 | 56,076,723 | 55,819,175 | 56,133,286 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:
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| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cost of revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subscription and support | $ | 3,087 | $ | 2,511 | $ | 5,935 | $ | 4,944 | |||||||||||||||
| Professional services | 1,241 | 1,106 | 2,430 | 2,102 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 6,559 | 6,556 | 12,960 | 12,606 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 10,108 | 9,890 | 19,955 | 19,641 | |||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 8,756 | 8,404 | 17,078 | 17,062 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| WORKIVA INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) | |||||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 252,482 | $ | 338,769 | |||||||
| Marketable securities | 562,760 | 552,852 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 147,511 | 168,984 | |||||||||
| Deferred costs | 64,595 | 62,619 | |||||||||
| Other receivables | 9,892 | 10,383 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 26,733 | 28,778 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,063,973 | 1,162,385 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 18,970 | 20,546 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 9,700 | 13,986 | |||||||||
| Deferred costs, non-current | 51,045 | 59,767 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 203,599 | 206,164 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 19,846 | 22,270 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 7,318 | 8,453 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,374,451 | $ | 1,493,571 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 11,778 | $ | 8,932 | |||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 105,063 | 113,115 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 533,867 | 547,919 | |||||||||
| Convertible senior notes, current | 71,208 | 71,072 | |||||||||
| Finance lease obligations | 631 | 614 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 722,547 | 741,652 | |||||||||
| Convertible senior notes, non-current | 697,352 | 696,263 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue, non-current | 32,429 | 37,305 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 101 | 92 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 6,195 | 10,472 | |||||||||
| Finance lease obligations, non-current | 12,903 | 13,223 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,471,527 | 1,499,007 | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ deficit | |||||||||||
| Common stock | 55 | 57 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in-capital | 603,995 | 720,923 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (701,414) | (733,852) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 288 | 7,436 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ deficit | (97,076) | (5,436) | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 1,374,451 | $ | 1,493,571 | |||||||
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| WORKIVA INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 13,442 | $ | (19,400) | $ | 32,438 | $ | (40,771) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,925 | 2,949 | 5,441 | 5,842 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 29,751 | 28,467 | 58,358 | 56,355 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Recovery of doubtful accounts | (82) | (357) | (200) | (345) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accretion of premiums and discounts on marketable securities, net | (741) | (1,390) | (1,542) | (3,085) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 613 | 611 | 1,225 | 1,221 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on lease modification | — | — | (307) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax | 7 | (13) | (262) | (77) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (9,650) | (504) | 20,506 | 30,132 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred costs | 2,928 | (12) | 5,806 | 4,081 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,200 | 1,377 | 2,460 | 2,706 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other receivables | (1,995) | (59) | 444 | 935 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 7,202 | 3,191 | 1,981 | (2,462) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | (144) | 1,386 | 1,089 | 738 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 1,233 | (3,755) | 3,204 | 2,896 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 18,086 | 15,424 | (15,169) | (3,014) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (989) | (1,087) | (2,156) | (1,918) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 14,522 | 23,483 | (8,532) | (10,281) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 78,308 | 50,311 | 104,784 | 42,953 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (332) | (995) | (1,060) | (1,758) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of marketable securities | (123,315) | (102,985) | (214,816) | (205,950) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Maturities of marketable securities | 89,370 | 99,738 | 203,720 | 194,352 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — | — | (750) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of intangible assets | (24) | (41) | (50) | (60) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (34,301) | (4,283) | (12,956) | (13,416) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| WORKIVA INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from option exercises | 322 | 1,803 | 1,051 | 2,434 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Taxes paid related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards | (1,984) | (569) | (10,646) | (13,491) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from shares issued in connection with employee stock purchase plan | — | — | 8,052 | 7,535 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of Class A common stock | (122,684) | (10,002) | (172,684) | (50,120) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Principal payments on finance lease obligations | (152) | (139) | (302) | (277) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (124,498) | (8,907) | (174,529) | (53,919) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash | (1,287) | 5,108 | (3,586) | 6,997 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (81,778) | 42,229 | (86,287) | (17,385) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 334,972 | 242,736 | 339,481 | 302,350 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 253,194 | $ | 284,965 | $ | 253,194 | $ | 284,965 | |||||||||||||||
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 252,482 | $ | 284,253 | $ | 252,482 | $ | 284,253 | |||||||||||||||
Restricted cash included within prepaid expenses and other at end of period | 712 | 712 | 712 | 712 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows | $ | 253,194 | $ | 284,965 | $ | 253,194 | $ | 284,965 | |||||||||||||||
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| TABLE I WORKIVA INC. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP INFORMATION (in thousands, except share and per share) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit, subscription and support | $ | 199,560 | $ | 162,946 | $ | 389,732 | $ | 314,396 | |||||||||||||||
| Add back: Stock-based compensation | 3,087 | 2,511 | 5,935 | 4,944 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Add back: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 1,079 | 939 | 2,075 | 1,849 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit, subscription and support, non-GAAP | $ | 203,726 | $ | 166,396 | $ | 397,742 | $ | 321,189 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit, professional services | $ | 5,707 | $ | 2,698 | $ | 14,296 | $ | 9,186 | |||||||||||||||
| Add back: Stock-based compensation | 1,241 | 1,106 | 2,430 | 2,102 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit, professional services, non-GAAP | $ | 6,948 | $ | 3,804 | $ | 16,726 | $ | 11,288 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 205,267 | $ | 165,644 | $ | 404,028 | $ | 323,582 | |||||||||||||||
| Add back: Stock-based compensation | 4,328 | 3,617 | 8,365 | 7,046 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Add back: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 1,079 | 939 | 2,075 | 1,849 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit, non-GAAP | $ | 210,674 | $ | 170,200 | $ | 414,468 | $ | 332,477 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, subscription and support | $ | 36,742 | $ | 35,277 | $ | 71,925 | $ | 69,339 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Stock-based compensation | 3,087 | 2,511 | 5,935 | 4,944 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 1,079 | 939 | 2,075 | 1,849 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, subscription and support, non-GAAP | $ | 32,576 | $ | 31,827 | $ | 63,915 | $ | 62,546 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, professional services | $ | 13,281 | $ | 14,266 | $ | 26,643 | $ | 28,546 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Stock-based compensation | 1,241 | 1,106 | 2,430 | 2,102 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, professional services, non-GAAP | $ | 12,040 | $ | 13,160 | $ | 24,213 | $ | 26,444 | |||||||||||||||
| Research and development | $ | 57,497 | $ | 54,843 | $ | 110,410 | $ | 108,623 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Stock-based compensation | 6,559 | 6,556 | 12,960 | 12,606 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | — | 495 | — | 990 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development, non-GAAP | $ | 50,938 | $ | 47,792 | $ | 97,450 | $ | 95,027 | |||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | $ | 109,017 | $ | 104,025 | $ | 213,502 | $ | 205,696 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Stock-based compensation | 10,108 | 9,890 | 19,955 | 19,641 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 487 | 478 | 978 | 925 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing, non-GAAP | $ | 98,422 | $ | 93,657 | $ | 192,569 | $ | 185,130 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | $ | 27,083 | $ | 28,922 | $ | 53,125 | $ | 56,159 | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Stock-based compensation | 8,756 | 8,404 | 17,078 | 17,062 | |||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative, non-GAAP | $ | 18,327 | $ | 20,518 | $ | 36,047 | $ | 39,097 | |||||||||||||||
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| TABLE I WORKIVA INC. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP INFORMATION (in thousands, except share and per share) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | $ | 11,670 | $ | (22,146) | $ | 26,991 | $ | (46,896) | |||||||||||||||
| Add back: Stock-based compensation | 29,751 | 28,467 | 58,358 | 56,355 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Add back: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 1,566 | 1,912 | 3,053 | 3,764 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income from operations, non-GAAP | $ | 42,987 | $ | 8,233 | $ | 88,402 | $ | 13,223 | |||||||||||||||
GAAP operating margin | 4.6 | % | (10.2) | % | 5.4 | % | (11.2) | % | |||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating margin | 16.8 | % | 3.8 | % | 17.6 | % | 3.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 13,442 | $ | (19,400) | $ | 32,438 | $ | (40,771) | |||||||||||||||
| Add back: Stock-based compensation | 29,751 | 28,467 | 58,358 | 56,355 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Add back: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 1,566 | 1,912 | 3,053 | 3,764 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income - basic, non-GAAP | $ | 44,759 | $ | 10,979 | $ | 93,849 | $ | 19,348 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income - basic, non-GAAP | $ | 44,759 | $ | 10,979 | $ | 93,849 | $ | 19,348 | |||||||||||||||
Add back: Interest expense, net of taxes(1) | 2,893 | — | 5,785 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income - diluted, non-GAAP | $ | 47,652 | $ | 10,979 | $ | 99,634 | $ | 19,348 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per basic share | $ | 0.24 | $ | (0.35) | $ | 0.59 | $ | (0.73) | |||||||||||||||
Net income per basic share, non-GAAP | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 1.70 | $ | 0.34 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted share | $ | 0.24 | $ | (0.35) | $ | 0.58 | $ | (0.73) | |||||||||||||||
| Net income per diluted share, non-GAAP | $ | 0.77 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 1.61 | $ | 0.33 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic | 55,638,926 | 56,076,723 | 55,259,608 | 56,133,286 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted | 56,056,066 | 56,076,723 | 55,819,175 | 56,133,286 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of potentially dilutive securities, non-GAAP | 6,132,025 | 1,738,597 | 6,132,025 | 1,997,835 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted, non-GAAP | 62,188,091 | 57,815,320 | 61,951,200 | 58,131,121 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 78,308 | 50,311 | 104,784 | 42,953 | ||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (332) | (995) | (1,060) | (1,758) | |||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | $ | 77,976 | $ | 49,316 | $ | 103,724 | $ | 41,195 | |||||||||||||||
Operating cash flow margin | 30.7 | % | 23.4 | % | 20.8 | % | 10.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
Free cash flow margin | 30.5 | % | 22.9 | % | 20.6 | % | 9.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
(1) Please refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for information about the methodology of this calculation as it is different across the periods presented.
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| TABLE II WORKIVA INC. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP GUIDANCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ending September 30, 2026 | Year ending December 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP operating margin | 4.2 | % | - | 4.8 | % | 5.7 | % | - | 5.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| Add back: Stock-based compensation | 12.2 | % | - | 12.1 | % | 11.7 | % | - | 11.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| Add back: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 0.6 | % | - | 0.6 | % | 0.6 | % | - | 0.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 17.0 | % | - | 17.5 | % | 18.0 | % | - | 18.0 | % | |||||||||||||
| Net income per diluted share, GAAP | $ | 0.21 | - | $ | 0.25 | $ | 1.21 | - | $ | 1.22 | |||||||||||||
| Add back: Stock-based compensation | 0.58 | - | 0.58 | 2.18 | - | 2.18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Add back: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | 0.03 | - | 0.03 | 0.11 | - | 0.11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Add back: Interest expense, net of taxes | 0.04 | - | 0.04 | 0.18 | - | 0.18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of potentially dilutive securities | (0.07) | - | (0.08) | (0.30) | - | (0.30) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income per diluted share, non-GAAP | $ | 0.79 | - | $ | 0.82 | $ | 3.38 | - | $ | 3.39 | |||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares used in calculating GAAP earnings per share, diluted | 54,600,000 | 54,600,000 | 55,700,000 | 55,700,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares used in calculating non-GAAP earnings per share, diluted | 59,900,000 | 59,900,000 | 60,900,000 | 60,900,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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