WORKDAY, INC., 10-K filed on 3/6/2026
Annual Report
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Billions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Mar. 04, 2026
Jul. 31, 2025
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2026    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31    
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Entity File Number 001-35680    
Entity Registrant Name WORKDAY, INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-2480422    
Entity Address, Address Line One 6110 Stoneridge Mall Road    
Entity Address, City or Town Pleasanton    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94588    
City Area Code 925    
Local Phone Number 951-9000    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001    
Trading Symbol WDAY    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
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Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
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Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“Proxy Statement”), to be filed within 120 days of the registrant’s fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated. Except with respect to information specifically incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, the Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as part of this Form 10-K.
    
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Entity Central Index Key 0001327811    
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Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   210  
Class B      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   47  
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Audit Information
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 42
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location San Francisco, California
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,501 $ 1,543
Marketable securities 3,942 6,474
Trade and other receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $16 and $10, respectively 2,332 1,950
Deferred costs 306 267
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 348 311
Total current assets 8,429 10,545
Property and equipment, net 1,093 1,239
Operating lease right-of-use assets 719 336
Deferred costs, noncurrent 634 561
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net 681 361
Deferred tax assets 829 1,039
Goodwill 5,229 3,478
Other assets 460 418
Total assets 18,074 17,977
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 142 108
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 454 296
Accrued compensation 642 578
Unearned revenue 5,010 4,467
Operating lease liabilities 130 99
Total current liabilities 6,378 5,548
Debt, noncurrent 2,987 2,984
Unearned revenue, noncurrent 71 80
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 704 279
Other liabilities 129 52
Total liabilities 10,269 8,943
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 12,673 11,463
Treasury stock, at cost; 18688000 and 5916000 shares held, respectively (4,220) (1,308)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (136) 84
Accumulated deficit (512) (1,205)
Total stockholders’ equity 7,805 9,034
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 18,074 17,977
Class A    
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, value 0 0
Class B    
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, value $ 0 $ 0
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Net of allowance for doubtful accounts $ 16 $ 10
Preferred stock, par value (dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 10,000 10,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Treasury stock, shares held (in shares) 18,688 5,916
Class A    
Common stock, par value per share (dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 750,000 750,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 230,770 220,938
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 212,082 215,022
Class B    
Common stock, par value per share (dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 240,000 240,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 47,049 51,330
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 47,049 51,330
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Revenues:      
Total revenues $ 9,552 $ 8,446 $ 7,259
Costs and expenses:      
Product development [1] 2,679 2,626 2,464
Sales and marketing [1] 2,616 2,432 2,139
General and administrative [1] 912 820 702
Restructuring [1] 303 84 0
Total costs and expenses 8,831 8,031 7,076
Operating income 721 415 183
Other income, net 288 223 173
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes 1,009 638 356
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 316 112 (1,025)
Net income $ 693 $ 526 $ 1,381
Net income per share, basic (in dollars per share) $ 2.61 $ 1.98 $ 5.28
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share) $ 2.59 $ 1.95 $ 5.21
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic (in shares) 265,097 265,257 261,344
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted (in shares) 268,117 269,205 265,285
Subscription services      
Revenues:      
Total revenues $ 8,833 $ 7,718 $ 6,603
Costs and expenses:      
Total costs and expenses [1] 1,531 1,266 1,031
Professional services      
Revenues:      
Total revenues 719 728 656
Costs and expenses:      
Total costs and expenses [1] $ 790 $ 803 $ 740
[1] Costs and expenses include share-based compensation expense as follows:
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Costs of subscription services$156 $145 $120 
Costs of professional services111 114 116 
Product development690 670 653 
Sales and marketing344 310 282 
General and administrative269 272 245 
Restructuring56 8 0 
Total share-based compensation expense$1,626 $1,519 $1,416 
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Total share-based compensation expense $ 1,626 $ 1,519 $ 1,416
Costs of subscription services      
Total share-based compensation expense 156 145 120
Costs of professional services      
Total share-based compensation expense 111 114 116
Product development      
Total share-based compensation expense 690 670 653
Sales and marketing      
Total share-based compensation expense 344 310 282
General and administrative      
Total share-based compensation expense 269 272 245
Restructuring      
Total share-based compensation expense $ 56 $ 8 $ 0
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 693 $ 526 $ 1,381
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:      
Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment 5 (7) (1)
Net change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax provision of $6, $2, $5, respectively 17 4 18
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax provision (benefit) of $(11), $3, and $2, respectively (242) 66 (49)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (220) 63 (32)
Comprehensive income $ 473 $ 589 $ 1,349
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Unrealized gain (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities, tax provision $ 6 $ 2 $ 5
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, tax $ (11) $ 3 $ 2
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
Total
Common stock:
Additional paid-in capital:
Treasury stock:
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Accumulated deficit:
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2023   257,991        
Balance, beginning of period at Jan. 31, 2023   $ 0 $ 8,829 $ (185) $ 53 $ (3,112)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Issuance of common stock under employee equity plans (in shares)   7,739        
Issuance of common stock under employee equity plans   $ 0 177      
Issuance of common stock in business combination (in shares)   76        
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of equity awards (in shares)   (95)        
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of equity awards   $ 0 (22)      
Share-based compensation     1,416      
Common stock repurchased (in shares)   (1,849)        
Common stock repurchases under share repurchase programs   $ (423)   (423)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (32)       (32)  
Net income 1,381         1,381
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2024   263,862        
Balance, end of period at Jan. 31, 2024 8,082 $ 0 10,400 (608) 21 (1,731)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Issuance of common stock under employee equity plans (in shares)   7,959        
Issuance of common stock under employee equity plans   $ 0 186      
Issuance of common stock in business combination (in shares)   24        
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of equity awards (in shares)   (2,579)        
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of equity awards   $ 0 (649)      
Share-based compensation     1,526      
Common stock repurchased (in shares)   (2,914)        
Common stock repurchases under share repurchase programs   $ (700)   (700)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) 63       63  
Net income 526         526
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2025   266,352        
Balance, end of period at Jan. 31, 2025 9,034 $ 0 11,463 (1,308) 84 (1,205)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Issuance of common stock under employee equity plans (in shares)   7,869        
Issuance of common stock under employee equity plans   $ 0 192      
Issuance of common stock in business combination (in shares)   382        
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of equity awards (in shares)   (2,700)        
Shares withheld related to net share settlement of equity awards   $ 0 (614)      
Share-based compensation     1,632      
Common stock repurchased (in shares)   (12,772)        
Common stock repurchases under share repurchase programs   $ (2,894)   (2,912)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (220)       (220)  
Net income 693         693
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2026   259,131        
Balance, end of period at Jan. 31, 2026 $ 7,805 $ 0 $ 12,673 $ (4,220) $ (136) $ (512)
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 693 $ 526 $ 1,381
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 347 326 282
Share-based compensation expense 1,626 1,519 1,416
Amortization of deferred costs 292 251 213
Non-cash lease expense 116 103 96
Net (gains) losses on investments (87) 16 19
Accretion of discounts on marketable debt securities, net (61) (113) (149)
Deferred income taxes 218 33 (1,058)
Asset impairments 117 19 0
Other 7 (1) (17)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business combinations:      
Trade and other receivables, net (360) (313) (87)
Deferred costs (404) (337) (342)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (14) 50 69
Accounts payable 6 25 (72)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (26) (41) (95)
Unearned revenue 469 398 493
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,939 2,461 2,149
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of marketable securities (2,721) (4,786) (6,150)
Maturities of marketable securities 2,339 3,846 4,519
Sales of marketable securities 2,937 273 144
Capital expenditures (162) (269) (232)
Business combinations, net of cash acquired (2,079) (825) (8)
Purchases of other intangible assets 0 (3) (10)
Purchases of non-marketable equity and other investments (21) (22) (16)
Sales of non-marketable equity and other investments 19 5 2
Other 21 0 0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 333 (1,781) (1,751)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Repurchases of common stock (2,895) (700) (423)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from employee equity plans 192 186 177
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (616) (636) (22)
Net cash used in financing activities (3,319) (1,150) (268)
Effect of exchange rate changes 2 0 (1)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (45) (470) 129
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of period 1,554 2,024 1,895
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of period 1,509 1,554 2,024
Supplemental cash flow data:      
Cash paid for interest 110 110 110
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment, accrued but not paid 64 27 52
Taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards, accrued but not paid 11 13 0
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:      
Cash and cash equivalents 1,501 1,543 2,012
Restricted cash included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8 11 12
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 1,509 $ 1,554 $ 2,024
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Overview and Basis of Presentation
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Overview and Basis of Presentation Overview and Basis of Presentation
Description of the Business
Workday is a leading enterprise platform that provides organizations with solutions for human capital management (“HCM”), financial management, spend management, and planning. With Workday, our customers have an artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered cloud platform that helps them manage their people, money, and agents.
Fiscal Year
Our fiscal year ends on January 31. References to fiscal 2026, for example, refer to the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and include the results of Workday, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Certain prior period amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates, judgments, and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the identification of distinct performance obligations for revenue recognition, the determination of the period of benefit for deferred commissions, the realizability of deferred tax assets, the measurement of uncertain tax positions, the fair value and useful lives of assets acquired and liabilities assumed through business combinations, and the valuation of non-marketable equity investments. Actual results could differ from those estimates, judgments, and assumptions, and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Segment Information
We operate as a single operating and reportable segment: cloud applications. Although we offer a variety of enterprise cloud solutions to a diverse global customer base, we operate in one operating segment because our business activities are managed on a consolidated basis, our service offerings all operate on the Workday platform and are deployed in a similar manner, and our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), who is our Chief Executive Officer, allocates resources and assesses performance based upon discrete financial information at the consolidated level.
Our CODM assesses performance and decides how to allocate resources based on Net income, as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Net income is used to evaluate the overall profitability of the business and to guide decisions on how to invest in and grow the business. Our CODM also reviews Total assets, as reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Capital expenditures, as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Significant segment expenses include the costs and expenses presented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Other segment items include Other income, net and Provision for (benefit from) income taxes.
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Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Revenue Recognition
We derive our revenues from subscription services and professional services. Revenues are recognized when control of these services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to receive in exchange for services rendered. Revenues are recognized net of any taxes collected from customers which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.
We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:
•Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;
•Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;
•Determination of the transaction price;
•Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
•Recognition of revenues when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.
Subscription Services Revenues
Subscription services revenues primarily consist of fees that provide customers access to our cloud applications, with standard and enhanced customer support. Revenues are generally recognized on a ratable basis over the contract term beginning on the date that our service is made available to the customer. To date, we have not allocated any significant variable consideration to the transaction price. Our subscription contracts are generally three years or longer in length and are generally noncancelable.
Professional Services Revenues
Professional services revenues primarily consist of consulting fees for deployment and optimization services, as well as training. Our consulting contracts are billed on a time and materials basis or a fixed price basis. For contracts billed on a time and materials basis, revenues are recognized over time as the professional services are performed. For contracts billed on a fixed price basis, revenues are recognized over time based on the proportion of the professional services performed.
Contracts with Multiple Performance Obligations
Some of our contracts with customers contain multiple performance obligations. For these contracts, we account for individual performance obligations separately if they are distinct. The transaction price is allocated to the separate performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price basis. We determine the standalone selling prices based on our overall pricing objectives, taking into consideration market conditions and other factors, including the value of our contracts, the cloud applications sold, customer demographics, and the number and types of users within our contracts.
We use a range of amounts to estimate SSP for both subscription and professional services sold together in a contract to determine whether there is a discount to be allocated based on the relative SSP of the performance obligations. We use historical sales transaction data, among other factors, to determine the SSP for each distinct performance obligation. Our SSP ranges are reassessed on a periodic basis or when facts and circumstances change. Changes in SSP for our services can evolve over time due to changes in our pricing practices that are influenced by market competition, changes in demand for our services, and other economic factors.
Contract Balances
We generally invoice our customers annually in advance for our subscription services. For our professional services, we generally invoice customers as the work is performed for time and materials arrangements, and in advance for fixed price arrangements. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type and by customer, and payment is generally required within 30 days from date of invoicing. The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing customers, and these timing differences result in trade receivables, contract assets, or contract liabilities (unearned revenue) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Trade Receivables and Contract Assets
We record a trade receivable when an unconditional right to consideration exists, such that only the passage of time is required before payment of consideration is due. A contract asset is recognized when a conditional right to consideration exists and transfer of control has occurred. The current and noncurrent portions of contract assets are included in Trade and other receivables, net and Other assets, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We maintain an allowance for credit losses for expected uncollectible trade receivables and contract assets, which is recorded as an offset to trade receivables or contract assets. We assess our allowance for credit losses by taking into consideration forecasts of future economic conditions, information about past events, such as our historical trend of write-offs, and customer-specific circumstances, such as bankruptcies and disputes. For current trade receivables and contract assets, we assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. The allowance for credit losses is recorded in General and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Unearned Revenue
Contract liabilities consist of unearned revenue, which is recorded when we invoice in advance of revenues being recognized from our contracts. Unearned revenue that is anticipated to be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period is recorded as current unearned revenue and the remaining portion is recorded as noncurrent.
Fair Value Measurement
We measure our cash equivalents, marketable securities, and foreign currency derivative contracts at fair value at each reporting period using a fair value hierarchy that requires that we maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. In addition, we measure our non-marketable equity investments for which there has been an impairment or an observable price change from an orderly transaction for identical or similar investments of the same issuer at fair value. A financial instrument’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Three levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 — Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 — Other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. Our cash equivalents generally consist of investments in U.S. treasury securities, commercial paper, and money market funds.
Debt Securities
Debt securities generally consist of investments in U.S. treasury securities, U.S. agency obligations, corporate bonds, commercial paper, asset-backed securities, and supranational securities. We classify our debt securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase and reevaluate such classification as of each balance sheet date. We consider all debt securities as funds available for use in current operations, including those with maturity dates beyond one year, and therefore classify these securities as current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Debt securities included in Marketable securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of securities with original maturities at the time of purchase greater than three months, and the remaining securities are included in Cash and cash equivalents. Realized gains or losses from the sales of debt securities are based on the specific identification method.
When the fair value of a debt security is below its amortized cost, the amortized cost should be written down to its fair value if (i) it is more likely than not that management will be required to sell the impaired security before recovery of its amortized basis or (ii) management has the intention to sell the security. If neither of these conditions are met, we must determine whether the impairment is due to credit losses. To determine the amount of credit losses, we compare the present value of the expected cash flows of the security, derived by taking into account the issuer’s credit ratings and remaining payment terms, with its amortized cost basis. The amount of impairment recognized is limited to the excess of the amortized cost over the fair value of the security. An allowance for credit losses for the excess of amortized cost over the expected cash flows is recorded in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Non-credit related losses are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”).
If quoted prices for identical instruments are available in an active market, debt securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. If quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets are not available, fair values are estimated using quoted prices of similar instruments and are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. To date, all of our debt securities can be valued using one of these two methodologies.
Equity Investments
Non-Marketable Equity Investments Measured Using the Measurement Alternative
Non-marketable equity investments measured using the measurement alternative include investments in privately held companies without readily determinable fair values in which we do not own a controlling interest or exercise significant influence. These investments are recorded at cost and are adjusted for observable transactions for same or similar securities of the same issuer or impairment events. These investments are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Additionally, we assess our non-marketable equity investments quarterly for impairment. Adjustments and impairments are recorded in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Marketable Equity Investments
We may hold marketable equity investments with readily determinable fair values over which we do not own a controlling interest or exercise significant influence. Marketable equity investments are included in Marketable securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. They are measured using quoted prices in active markets with changes recorded in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Deferred Commissions
Sales commissions earned by our sales force are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Sales commissions for new revenue contracts are capitalized and then amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of benefit that we have determined to be five years. We determined the period of benefit by taking into consideration our customer contracts, our technology, and other factors. Amortization expense is included in Sales and marketing expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
We use derivative financial instruments to manage foreign currency exchange risk. Derivative instruments are measured at fair value and recorded as either an asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges (“cash flow hedges”), which we use to hedge a portion of our forecasted foreign currency revenue and expense transactions, the gains or losses are recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequently reclassified to the same line item as the hedged transaction on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period that the hedged transaction affects earnings. The effectiveness of the cash flow hedges is assessed quantitatively using regression at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments (“non-designated hedges”), which we use to hedge a portion of our net outstanding monetary assets and liabilities, the gains or losses are recorded in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period incurred. Cash flows from the settlement of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges and non-designated hedges are classified as operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Our foreign currency contracts are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the valuation inputs are based on quoted prices and market observable data of similar instruments in active markets, such as currency spot and forward rates.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, except for land which is stated at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as shown in the table below.
Computers, equipment, and software
2 - 10 years
Buildings
10 - 60 years
Leasehold improvements
shorter of the related lease term or ten years
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment
5 - 12 years
Land improvements
15 years
Business Combinations
We allocate the purchase consideration of acquired companies to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date, with the exception of contract assets and unearned revenue which are measured and recognized on the acquisition date in accordance with our revenue recognition policy. Any residual purchase price is recorded as goodwill. Our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the fair value of these tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including uncertain tax positions and tax-related valuation allowances, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In the event that we acquire a company in which we previously held an equity interest, the difference between the fair value of the shares as of the date of the acquisition and the carrying value of the equity investment is recorded as a non-cash gain or loss within Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Goodwill and Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets
Acquisition-related intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment at least annually, and more frequently upon the occurrence of certain events.
Leases
We have entered into operating lease agreements for our office space, data centers, and other property and equipment. Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. Right-of-use assets also include adjustments related to prepaid or deferred lease payments and lease incentives. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments.
We have elected to combine lease and non-lease components for each of our existing underlying leases and to exclude leases with a term of 12 months or less from our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We recognize variable lease costs, including common area maintenance, utilities, real estate taxes, insurance, and other operating costs that are passed on from the lessor, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period incurred. Options to extend or terminate a lease are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options.
Treasury Stock
Treasury stock is accounted for using the cost method and recorded as a reduction to Stockholders’ equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Incremental direct costs to purchase treasury stock, including excise tax and commissions, are included in the cost of the shares acquired.
Advertising Expenses
Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $181 million, $204 million, and $194 million for fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
Share-Based Compensation
We measure and recognize compensation expense for share-based awards issued to employees and non-employees, primarily including restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”), and purchases under our employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”), on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For RSUs and PSUs, fair value is based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. Compensation expense for RSUs, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the same as the vesting period. Compensation expense for PSUs is recognized using the accelerated attribution method over the requisite service period when it is probable that the performance conditions will be satisfied.
For shares issued under the ESPP, fair value is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the offering period. We determine the assumptions for the option-pricing model as follows:
•Risk-Free Interest Rate. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the date closest to the grant date for zero-coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities approximately equal to the expected term of the ESPP purchase rights.
•Expected Term. The expected term represents the period that our ESPP is expected to be outstanding. The expected term for the ESPP approximates the offering period.
•Volatility. The volatility is based on a blend of historical volatility and implied volatility of our common stock. Implied volatility is based on market traded options of our common stock.
•Dividend Yield. The dividend yield is assumed to be zero as we have not paid and do not expect to pay dividends.
Restructuring
Restructuring costs are associated with a formal restructuring plan and are primarily related to workforce reductions, the closure of facilities, and other exit and disposal activities. For involuntary employee termination benefits not provided under an ongoing benefit arrangement, costs are recognized when the plan is communicated to the employees. For ongoing employee benefit arrangements, inclusive of statutory requirements, costs are recognized when it becomes probable that an obligation has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Costs related to contracts without future benefit or contract termination are recognized at the earlier of the contract termination or the cease-use dates, and losses on owned real estate are recognized when all of the held-for-sale criteria are met. The liabilities for restructuring charges are generally included in Accrued expenses and other liabilities or Accrued compensation on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Income Taxes
We record a provision for (benefit from) income taxes for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations using the asset and liability method. Under this method, we recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the net amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In the event that we change our determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, we will adjust our valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for (benefit from) income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.
We recognize the tax benefit of an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable upon examination by the taxing authority, based on the technical merits. The tax benefit recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit which is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement with the taxing authority. To the extent the assessment of such tax position changes, such difference will affect the provision for (benefit from) income taxes in the period in which we make the determination. We recognize interest accrued and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for (benefit from) income taxes.
Warranties and Indemnification
Our cloud applications are generally warranted to perform materially in accordance with our online documentation under normal use and circumstances. Additionally, our contracts generally include provisions for indemnifying customers against liabilities if use of our cloud applications infringe a third party’s intellectual property rights. We may also incur liabilities if we breach the security, privacy, and/or confidentiality obligations in our contracts. To date, we have not incurred any material costs, and we have not accrued any liabilities in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as a result of these obligations.
In our standard agreements with customers, we commit to defined levels of service availability and performance and, under certain circumstances, permit customers to receive credits in the event that we fail to meet those levels. In the event our failure to meet those levels triggers a termination right for a customer, we permit a terminating customer to receive a refund of prepaid amounts related to unused subscription services. To date, we have not experienced any significant failures to meet defined levels of availability and performance and, as a result, we have not accrued any liabilities related to these agreements on the consolidated financial statements.
Foreign Currency Exchange
The functional currency for certain of our foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, while others use local currencies. We translate the foreign functional currency financial statements to U.S. dollars for those entities that do not have the U.S. dollar as their functional currency using the exchange rates at the balance sheet date for assets and liabilities, the period average exchange rates for revenues and expenses, and the historical exchange rates for equity transactions. The effects of foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Concentrations of Risk and Significant Customers
Our financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, debt securities, derivative instruments, and trade and other receivables. Our deposits exceed federally insured limits.
No customer individually accounted for more than 10% of trade and other receivables, net as of January 31, 2026, or 2025. No customer individually accounted for more than 10% of total revenues during fiscal 2026, 2025, or 2024.
Other than the United States (“U.S.”), no country individually accounted for more than 10% of total revenues during fiscal 2026, 2025, or 2024.
In order to reduce the risk of disruption of our cloud applications, we host our applications in data centers operated by third parties located in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and the Asia-Pacific region. These data centers include third-party hosted infrastructure, including Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, and co-location data centers. Procedures are in place to restore services in the event of disruption at one of these data center facilities. Even with these procedures for disaster recovery in place, our cloud applications could be significantly interrupted during the implementation of the procedures to restore services.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Disclosures, which requires disclosure of disaggregated income taxes paid, prescribes standard categories for the components of the effective tax rate reconciliation, and modifies other income tax-related disclosures. We adopted this ASU on a prospective basis effective February 1, 2025. For further information, see Note 17, Income Taxes.
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which introduces a practical expedient for the application of the current expected credit loss model to current accounts receivable and contract assets. We early adopted this ASU on a prospective basis effective November 1, 2025. In accordance with this practical expedient, for current trade receivables and contract assets, we assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. The adoption had no material impact on our consolidated financial statements during fiscal 2026.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires the disclosure of additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning in our fiscal 2028, and interim periods beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal 2029, with early adoption permitted. The updated standard allows for adoption on a prospective or retrospective basis. We are currently evaluating the effect the updated standard will have on our financial statement disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which modernizes the internal-use software costs capitalization model by eliminating stage-based rules and replacing them with a principles-based framework to be more aligned with modern software development practices. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal 2029, with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. Entities may adopt the guidance using prospective application, retrospective application, or a modified transition approach. We are currently evaluating the effect the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Investments
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investments Investments
Debt Securities
As of January 31, 2026, debt securities consisted of the following (in millions):
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Aggregate Fair Value
U.S. treasury securities$1,820 $11 $0 $1,831 
U.S. agency obligations265 1 0 266 
Corporate bonds1,874 22 0 1,896 
Commercial paper164 0 0 164 
Asset-backed securities155 2 0 157 
Supranational securities26 0 0 26 
Total debt securities$4,304 $36 $0 $4,340 
Included in Cash and cash equivalents$398 $0 $0 $398 
Included in Marketable securities$3,906 $36 $0 $3,942 
As of January 31, 2025, debt securities consisted of the following (in millions):
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Aggregate Fair Value
U.S. treasury securities$2,069 $4 $(1)$2,072 
U.S. agency obligations634 2 0 636 
Corporate bonds3,532 11 (3)3,540 
Commercial paper294 0 0 294 
Asset-backed securities104 0 0 104 
Supranational securities5 0 0 5 
Total debt securities$6,638 $17 $(4)$6,651 
Included in Cash and cash equivalents$177 $0 $0 $177 
Included in Marketable securities$6,461 $17 $(4)$6,474 
The following table presents the fair values of debt securities as of January 31, 2026, by remaining contractual maturity (in millions). Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have certain prepayment conditions.
January 31, 2026
Due within 1 year
$1,691 
Due 1 year through 5 years
2,547 
Due 5 years through 10 years
73 
Due after 10 years
29 
Total debt securities
$4,340 
Interest receivable of $33 million and $53 million was included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively.
As of January 31, 2026, and 2025, unrealized losses on our debt securities were not material. We did not recognize any credit losses related to our debt securities during the periods presented.
We sold $2.9 billion, $273 million, and $59 million of debt securities during fiscal 2026, 2025, or 2024, respectively. The realized net gains from the sales were $27 million in fiscal 2026 and immaterial in fiscal 2025 and 2024.
Equity Investments
Equity investments consisted of the following (in millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets LocationAs of January 31,
20262025
Money market fundsCash and cash equivalents$694 $988 
Non-marketable equity investments measured using the measurement alternativeOther assets230 244 
Total equity investments$924 $1,232 
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with our equity investments consisted of the following (in millions):
As of January 31,
202620252024
Net realized gains (losses) recognized on equity investments sold (1)
$64 $(6)$6 
Net unrealized losses recognized on equity investments held as of the end of the period(5)(12)(30)
Total net gains (losses) recognized in Other income, net
$59 $(18)$(24)
(1)Reflects the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the equity investments at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Non-Marketable Equity Investments Measured Using the Measurement Alternative
The carrying values for our non-marketable equity investments are summarized below (in millions):
As of January 31,
20262025
Total initial cost$205 $217 
Cumulative net unrealized gains25 27 
Carrying value$230 $244 
In fiscal 2026, we recognized net gains of $64 million related to exits of non-marketable equity investments, which included a non-cash gain of $11 million related to our acquisition of Sana. For further information, see Note 7, Business Combinations. Additionally, we recognized upward adjustments of $17 million, and impairment losses of $22 million.
In fiscal 2025, we recorded losses related to impairments and exits of $18 million, upward adjustments of $5 million, and downward adjustments of $5 million on our non-marketable equity investments.
In fiscal 2024, we recorded impairment losses of $30 million.
Marketable Equity Investments
We held no marketable equity investments in fiscal 2026 and 2025. During fiscal 2024, we sold marketable equity investments for proceeds of $87 million, with corresponding realized gains of $6 million.
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Fair Value Measurements
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and their assigned levels within the valuation hierarchy as of January 31, 2026 (in millions):
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
U.S. treasury securities$1,831 $0 $0 $1,831 
U.S. agency obligations0 266 0 266 
Corporate bonds0 1,896 0 1,896 
Commercial paper0 164 0 164 
Asset-backed securities0 157 0 157 
Supranational securities0 26 0 26 
Money market funds694 0 0 694 
Foreign currency derivative assets0 21 0 21 
Total assets$2,525 $2,530 $0 $5,055 
Foreign currency derivative liabilities$0 $148 $0 $148 
Total liabilities$0 $148 $0 $148 
The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and their assigned levels within the valuation hierarchy as of January 31, 2025 (in millions):
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
U.S. treasury securities$2,072 $0 $0 $2,072 
U.S. agency obligations0 636 0 636 
Corporate bonds0 3,540 0 3,540 
Commercial paper0 294 0 294 
Asset-backed securities0 104 0 104 
Supranational securities0 5 0 5 
Money market funds988 0 0 988 
Foreign currency derivative assets0 112 0 112 
Total assets$3,060 $4,691 $0 $7,751 
Foreign currency derivative liabilities$0 $26 $0 $26 
Total liabilities$0 $26 $0 $26 
Non-Marketable Equity Investments Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
Non-marketable equity investments that have been remeasured due to an observable event or impairment are classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy because we estimate the value based on valuation methods which may include a combination of the observable transaction price at the transaction date and other unobservable inputs including volatility, rights, and obligations of the investments we hold. For further information, see Note 3, Investments.
Fair Value Measurements of Other Financial Instruments
We carry our debt at face value less unamortized debt discount and issuance costs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and present the fair value for disclosure purposes only. The fair values of all of our debt obligations are categorized as Level 2 financial instruments. For further information on the fair values of our debt and the inputs used in the calculations, see Note 11, Debt.
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Deferred Costs
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Deferred Costs Deferred Costs
Deferred costs, which consist of deferred sales commissions, were $940 million and $828 million as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively. Amortization expense for the deferred costs was $292 million, $251 million, and $213 million for fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. There was no impairment loss in relation to the costs capitalized for the periods presented.
Contract Balances and Performance Obligations
Contract Balances
Contract assets and unearned revenue balances were as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets LocationAs of January 31,
20262025
Contract assets:
Contract assets, current
Trade and other receivables, net$443 $373 
Contract assets, noncurrent
Other assets59 44 
Total contract assets
$502 $417 
Unearned revenue:
Unearned revenue, current (1)
Unearned revenue$5,010 $4,467 
Unearned revenue, noncurrent
Unearned revenue, noncurrent71 80 
Total unearned revenue
$5,081 $4,547 
(1)Included in this balance are amounts related to professional services that are subject to cancellation and pro-rated refund rights of $89 million and $83 million as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively.
Revenues of $4.4 billion, $4.0 billion, and $3.5 billion were recognized during fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively, that were included in the unearned revenue balances at the beginning of the respective periods.
Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations
As of January 31, 2026, approximately $28.1 billion of revenues are expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for subscription contracts. We expect to recognize revenues on approximately $8.8 billion and $15.8 billion of these remaining performance obligations over the next 12 and 24 months, respectively, with the balance recognized thereafter. Revenues from remaining performance obligations for professional services contracts as of January 31, 2026, were not material.
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Property and Equipment, Net
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment, Net Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in millions): 
 As of January 31,
 20262025
Computers, equipment, and software$1,285 $1,370 
Buildings690 752 
Leasehold improvements334 252 
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment112 108 
Land and land improvements74 81 
Property and equipment, gross2,495 2,563 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,402)(1,324)
Property and equipment, net$1,093 $1,239 
Depreciation expense totaled $237 million, $243 million, and $203 million for fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
During fiscal 2026 and 2025, we recognized impairment charges of $101 million and $13 million, respectively, related to certain property and equipment as a result of our restructuring activities. For further information, see Note 21, Restructuring. There were no impairments of property and equipment in fiscal 2024.
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Business Combinations
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Business Combinations Business Combinations
Fiscal 2026
Sana Acquisition
In November 2025, we acquired all outstanding stock of Sana Labs AB (“Sana”), an AI company building the next generation of enterprise knowledge tools. We have included the financial results of Sana in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
The total acquisition-date fair value of the purchase consideration was $1.1 billion, attributable to cash consideration of $1.0 billion and the fair value of a previously held equity interest of $16 million. The fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be subject to change over the measurement period as additional information is received and certain tax matters are finalized. The measurement period will end no later than one year from the acquisition date. The preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition were as follows (in millions):
Cash
$40 
Acquisition-related intangible assets
126 
Goodwill
903 
Other assets
20 
Other liabilities
(34)
Total purchase consideration, inclusive of previously held equity interest
$1,055 
The fair values and weighted-average useful lives of the acquired intangible assets by category were as follows (in millions, except years):
Estimated Fair Values
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in Years)
Developed technology
$97 4
Customer relationships
28 8
Trade name
1 1
Total acquisition-related intangible assets
$126 5
The goodwill recognized was primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and the expected synergies from integrating Sana’s technology into our product portfolio. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.
We held a non-marketable equity investment in Sana with a carrying value of $5 million prior to the acquisition. We recognized a non-cash gain of $11 million as a result of remeasuring our prior equity interest in Sana held before the business combination. The gain is included in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Separate operating results and pro forma results of operations for Sana have not been presented as the effect of this acquisition was not material to our financial results.
Paradox Acquisition
In September 2025, we acquired all outstanding stock of Paradox, Inc. (“Paradox”), a candidate experience agent that uses conversational AI to simplify the job application journey. We have included the financial results of Paradox in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
The total acquisition-date fair value of the purchase consideration was $1.1 billion, attributable to cash consideration of $1.0 billion and the fair value of a previously held equity interest of $20 million. The fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be subject to change over the measurement period as additional information is received and certain tax matters are finalized. The measurement period will end no later than one year from the acquisition date. The preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition were as follows (in millions):
Cash
$75 
Acquisition-related intangible assets
253 
Goodwill
780 
Other assets
49 
Other liabilities
(94)
Total purchase consideration, inclusive of previously held equity interest
$1,063 
The fair values and weighted-average useful lives of the acquired intangible assets by category were as follows (in millions, except years):
Estimated Fair Values
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in Years)
Developed technology
$133 5
Customer relationships
116 9
Backlog
2 3
Trade name
2 1
Total acquisition-related intangible assets
$253 7
The goodwill recognized was primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and the expected synergies from integrating Paradox’s technology into our product portfolio. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.
We held a non-marketable equity investment in Paradox with a carrying value of $20 million prior to the acquisition. There was no gain or loss resulting from the remeasurement of our prior equity interest in Paradox held before the business combination.
Separate operating results and pro forma results of operations for Paradox have not been presented as the effect of this acquisition was not material to our financial results.
Other Acquisitions
In December 2025, we completed an acquisition for total purchase consideration of $111 million, resulting in an increase of $46 million and $64 million in acquired developed technology and goodwill, respectively.
In August 2025, we completed an acquisition for total purchase consideration of $6 million, resulting in an increase of $1 million and $4 million in acquired developed technology and goodwill, respectively.
Fiscal 2025
Evisort Acquisition
In October 2024, we acquired all outstanding stock of Evisort Inc. (“Evisort”), a provider of an AI-native document intelligence platform. We have included the financial results of Evisort in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
The total acquisition-date fair value of the purchase consideration was $311 million, which was paid in cash. We recorded developed technology intangible assets of $44 million (to be amortized over an estimated useful life of 6 years), customer relationships intangible assets of $28 million (to be amortized over an estimated useful life of 14 years), and goodwill of $223 million. The goodwill recognized was primarily attributable to the expected synergies from integrating Evisort’s technology into our product portfolio. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.
Separate operating results and pro forma results of operations for Evisort have not been presented as the effect of this acquisition was not material to our financial results.
HiredScore Acquisition
In March 2024, we acquired all outstanding stock of HiredScore, Inc. (“HiredScore”), a provider of AI-powered talent orchestration solutions. We have included the financial results of HiredScore in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
The total acquisition-date fair value of the purchase consideration was $530 million, which was paid in cash. The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition were as follows (in millions):
Cash$11 
Acquisition-related intangible assets135 
Goodwill409 
Other assets
13 
Other liabilities
(38)
Total$530 
The fair values and weighted-average useful lives of the acquired intangible assets by category were as follows (in millions, except years):
Estimated Fair ValuesWeighted-Average Useful Lives (in Years)
Developed technology$111 8
Customer relationships23 14
Trade name
1 1
Total acquisition-related intangible assets
$135 9
The goodwill recognized was primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and the expected synergies from integrating HiredScore’s technology into our product portfolio. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.
Separate operating results and pro forma results of operations for HiredScore have not been presented as the effect of this acquisition was not material to our financial results.
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Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets, Net
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets, Net Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets, Net
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net consisted of the following as of January 31, 2026 (in millions):
Gross Carrying Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet Book Value
Developed technology$742 $(362)$380 
Customer relationships506 (210)296 
Backlog17 (15)2 
Trade name17 (14)3 
Total
$1,282 $(601)$681 
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net consisted of the following as of January 31, 2025 (in millions):
Gross Carrying Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet Book Value
Developed technology$473 $(303)$170 
Customer relationships362 (171)191 
Backlog15 (15)0 
Trade name14 (14)0 
Total
$864 $(503)$361 
Amortization expense related to acquisition-related intangible assets was $106 million, $79 million, and $74 million for fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
As of January 31, 2026, our future estimated amortization expense related to acquisition-related intangible assets was as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$139 
2028132 
2029122 
2030106 
203160 
Thereafter122 
Total$681 
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Other Assets
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Assets Other Assets
Other assets consisted of the following (in millions):
 As of January 31,
 20262025
Non-marketable equity and other investments$233 $247 
Prepayments for goods and services64 16 
Contract assets59 44 
Technology patents and other intangible assets, net21 25 
Deposits14 10 
Derivative assets2 52 
Other67 24 
Total other assets$460 $418 
Technology patents and other intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis. As of January 31, 2026, our future estimated amortization expense was as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$3 
20283 
20293 
20302 
20312 
Thereafter8 
Total$21 
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Derivative Instruments
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments
We conduct business on a global basis in multiple foreign currencies, subjecting Workday to foreign currency exchange risk. To mitigate this risk, we utilize derivative hedging contracts as described below. We do not enter into any derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
Cash Flow Hedges
We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge a portion of our forecasted revenue and expense transactions. We designate these forward contracts as cash flow hedging instruments since the accounting criteria for such designation has been met.
As of January 31, 2026, we estimate that $38 million of net losses recorded in AOCI related to our cash flow hedges will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.
As of January 31, 2026, and 2025, the notional values of the cash flow hedges that we held to buy U.S. dollars in exchange for other currencies were $3.0 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, and the notional values of the cash flow hedges that we held to sell U.S. dollars in exchange for other currencies were $874 million and $420 million as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively. All contracts had maturities of less than 48 months.
Non-Designated Hedges
We also enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge a portion of our net outstanding monetary assets and liabilities. These forward contracts are intended to offset foreign currency gains or losses associated with the underlying monetary assets and liabilities and are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.
As of January 31, 2026, and 2025, the notional values of the non-designated hedges that we held to buy U.S. dollars in exchange for other currencies were $442 million and $242 million, respectively, and the notional values of the non-designated hedges that we held to sell U.S. dollars in exchange for other currencies were $565 million and $91 million, respectively.
The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets LocationAs of January 31,
20262025
Derivative assets:
Cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other current assets$15 $59 
Cash flow hedgesOther assets2 52 
Non-designated hedgesPrepaid expenses and other current assets4 1 
Total derivative assets$21 $112 
Derivative liabilities:
Cash flow hedgesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities$71 $22 
Cash flow hedgesOther liabilities65 3 
Non-designated hedgesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities12 1 
Total derivative liabilities$148 $26 
The effect of cash flow hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Statements of Operations LocationYear Ended January 31,
202620252024
TotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedgesTotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedgesTotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedges
Revenues$9,552 $18 $8,446 $30 $7,259 $62 
Costs and expenses8,831 7 8,031 (3)7,076 1 
Pre-tax gains (losses) associated with cash flow hedges were as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) LocationsYear Ended January 31,
202620252024
Gains (losses) recognized in OCINet change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges$(228)$96 $16 
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)Revenues18 30 62 
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)Costs and expenses7 (3)1 
Gains (losses) associated with non-designated hedges were as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Statements of Operations LocationYear Ended January 31,
202620252024
Gains (losses) related to non-designated hedgesOther income, net$(8)$4 $5 
We manage our exposure to counterparty risk by entering into foreign currency forward contracts with a diversified group of nine major financial institutions and by actively monitoring outstanding positions. We are subject to netting agreements with all of these counterparties, under which we are permitted to net settle transactions of the same currency with a single net amount payable by one party to the other. After consideration of these netting arrangements, the total net settlement amount related to our foreign currency forward contracts is an asset position of $1 million and a liability position of $128 million as of January 31, 2026, and an asset position of $86 million as of January 31, 2025.
Although legally enforceable master netting arrangements exist between Workday and each counterparty, it is our policy to present the derivatives gross on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our foreign currency forward contracts are not subject to any credit contingent features or collateral requirements.
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Debt
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
Outstanding debt consisted of the following (in millions):
As of January 31,
20262025
2027 Notes$1,000 $1,000 
2029 Notes750 750 
2032 Notes1,250 1,250 
Total principal amount3,000 3,000 
Less: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs(13)(16)
Debt, noncurrent$2,987 $2,984 
As of January 31, 2026, our future principal payments for the outstanding debt were as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$0 
20281,000 
20290 
2030750 
20310 
Thereafter1,250 
Total principal amount$3,000 
Senior Notes
In fiscal 2023, we issued $3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.500% notes due April 1, 2027 (“2027 Notes”), $750 million aggregate principal amount of 3.700% notes due April 1, 2029 (“2029 Notes”), and $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.800% notes due April 1, 2032 (“2032 Notes,” and together with the 2027 Notes and the 2029 Notes, “Senior Notes”). Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year.
The Senior Notes are unsecured obligations and rank equally with all existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of Workday. We may redeem the Senior Notes in whole or in part at any time or from time to time, at specified redemption dates and prices. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain change of control triggering events, we may be required to repurchase the Senior Notes under specified terms. The indenture governing the Senior Notes also includes covenants (including certain limited covenants restricting our ability to incur certain liens and enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions), events of default, and other customary provisions. As of January 31, 2026, we were in compliance with all covenants associated with the Senior Notes.
We incurred debt discount and issuance costs of approximately $27 million in connection with the Senior Notes offering, which were allocated on a pro rata basis to the 2027 Notes, 2029 Notes, and 2032 Notes. The debt discount and issuance costs are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest rate method, to interest expense over the contractual term of each arrangement. The effective interest rates on the 2027 Notes, 2029 Notes, and 2032 Notes, which are calculated as the contractual interest rates adjusted for the debt discount and issuance costs, are 3.67%, 3.82%, and 3.90%, respectively.
As of January 31, 2026, and 2025, the total estimated fair value of the Senior Notes was $2.9 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively. The estimated fair values of the Senior Notes, which we have classified as Level 2 financial instruments, were determined based on quoted bid prices in an over-the-counter market on the last trading day of the reporting period.
Credit Agreement
In fiscal 2023, we entered into a credit agreement (“2022 Credit Agreement”) which provides for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. As of January 31, 2026, and 2025, we had no outstanding revolving loans under the 2022 Credit Agreement. The revolving loans under the 2022 Credit Agreement may be borrowed, repaid, and reborrowed until April 6, 2027, at which time all amounts borrowed must be repaid. The revolving loans under the 2022 Credit Agreement will bear interest, at our option, at a base rate plus a margin of 0.000% to 0.500% or a secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) plus 10 basis points, plus a margin of 0.750% to 1.500%, with such margin being determined based on our consolidated leverage ratio or debt rating. We are also obligated to pay an ongoing commitment fee on undrawn amounts.
The 2022 Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, and affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant, events of default, and indemnification provisions in favor of the lenders. The negative covenants include restrictions on the incurrence of liens and indebtedness, certain merger transactions, and other matters, all subject to certain exceptions. The financial covenant, based on a quarterly financial test, requires that we do not exceed a maximum leverage ratio of 3.50:1.00, subject to a step-up to 4.50:1.00 at our election for a certain period following an acquisition. As of January 31, 2026, and 2025, we were in compliance with all covenants included in the 2022 Credit Agreement.
Interest Expense on Debt
The following table sets forth total interest expense recognized related to our debt (in millions):
Year Ended January 31,
202620252024
Contractual interest expense$110 $110 $110 
Interest cost related to amortization of debt discount and issuance costs4 4 4 
Total interest expense$114 $114 $114 
v3.25.4
Leases
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have entered into operating lease agreements for our office space, data centers, and other property and equipment. Operating lease right-of-use assets were $719 million and $336 million as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively, and operating lease liabilities were $834 million and $378 million as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively.
In July 2025, a 20-year lease for our new European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, commenced. This resulted in the recognition of an operating lease right-of-use asset of $313 million, and a corresponding operating lease liability of $333 million.
The components of operating lease expense were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Operating lease cost (1)
$161 $123 $109 
Short-term lease cost1 1 3 
Variable lease cost52 53 46 
Total operating lease cost$214 $177 $158 
(1)Operating lease cost includes impairment charges of $16 million and $6 million for fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively, associated with our restructuring activities. For further information, see Note 21, Restructuring. There were no lease impairments in fiscal 2024.
Supplemental cash flow information related to our operating leases was as follows (in millions):
Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities$134 $111 $112 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities511 158 139 
Other information related to our operating leases was as follows:
As of January 31,
20262025
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)115
Weighted average discount rate4.19 %4.20 %
As of January 31, 2026, maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$146 
2028155 
2029123 
203086 
203165 
Thereafter490 
Total lease payments1,065 
Less imputed interest(231)
Total operating lease liabilities$834 
As of January 31, 2026, we had operating leases for office space that had not yet commenced with total undiscounted lease payments of $11 million. These operating leases will commence in fiscal 2027, with lease terms ranging from approximately one to six years.
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Purchase Obligations
Our purchase obligations are primarily related to agreements for third-party hosted infrastructure platforms, data center equipment and software, business technology software and support, and sales and marketing activities. These obligations consist of agreements to purchase goods and services that are enforceable and legally binding, and specify all significant terms and the approximate timing of the payments. For purchase obligations with cancellation provisions, the amounts included in the following table were limited to the non-cancelable portion of the agreement terms or the minimum cancellation fees.
Future payments under purchase obligations with a remaining term in excess of one year as of January 31, 2026, were as follows (in millions):
Third-Party Hosted Infrastructure Platform ObligationsOther Purchase Obligations
Fiscal Period:
2027$298 $163 
2028414 153 
2029344 105 
20300 51 
20310 25 
Thereafter0 13 
Total$1,056 $510 
Legal Matters
We are a party to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. We make a provision for a liability relating to legal matters when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. In our opinion, as of January 31, 2026, there was not at least a reasonable possibility that we had incurred a material loss, or a material loss in excess of a recorded accrual, with respect to such loss contingencies.
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
As of January 31, 2026, there were 212 million shares of Class A common stock, and 47 million shares of Class B common stock outstanding. The rights of the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are identical, except with respect to voting and conversion. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to 10 votes per share. Each share of Class B common stock can be converted into a share of Class A common stock at any time at the option of the holder. All of our Class A and Class B shares will convert to a single class of common stock upon the date that is the first to occur of (i) October 17, 2032, (ii) such time as the shares of Class B common stock represent less than 9% of the outstanding Class A common stock and Class B common stock, (iii) nine months following the death of both Mr. Duffield and Mr. Bhusri, and (iv) the date on which the holders of a majority of the shares of Class B common stock elect to convert all shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock into a single class of common stock.
Share Repurchase Programs
We repurchase shares of our Class A common stock under share repurchase programs authorized by our Board of Directors. Under these programs, in accordance with applicable securities laws and other restrictions, we may repurchase shares of our Class A common stock through open market purchases, including through the use of trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, in privately negotiated transactions, or by other means. The timing and total amount of share repurchases will depend upon business, economic, and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, prevailing stock prices, and other considerations. The share repurchase programs have no expiration date, may be suspended or discontinued at any time, and do not obligate us to acquire any amount of Class A common stock.
Share repurchase programs authorized by our Board of Directors that were in effect during the periods presented were as follows (in millions):
Authorization Date
Amount Authorized
Authorization Completion Date
November 2022
$500 
Q1 fiscal 2025
February 2024
500 
Q3 fiscal 2025
August 2024
1,000 
Q3 fiscal 2026
May 2025
1,000 
Q4 fiscal 2026
September 20254,000 
The table below sets forth information regarding repurchase of shares under our share repurchase programs (in millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands, and per share data):
Year Ended January 31,
202620252024
Total number of shares repurchased12,772 2,914 1,849 
Average price paid per share (1)
$226.62 $240.20 $228.67 
Amount repurchased (1)
$2,894 $700 $423 
(1)Amounts exclude excise tax and commissions.
All repurchases were made in open market transactions. As of January 31, 2026, we were authorized to repurchase a remaining $2.9 billion of our outstanding shares of Class A common stock under our share repurchase programs.
Employee Equity Plans
In fiscal 2023, our stockholders approved the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (“2022 Plan”), with a reserve of 30 million shares for issuance. The 2022 Plan serves as the successor to our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (“2012 Plan” and, together with the 2022 Plan, “Stock Plans”). Awards that are granted on or after the effective date of the 2022 Plan will be granted pursuant to and subject to the terms and provisions of the 2022 Plan. Prior awards granted under the 2012 Plan continue to be subject to the terms and provisions of the 2012 Plan. Shares that are forfeited or withheld in connection with the net share settlement of RSUs are added to the reserves of the 2022 Plan. As of January 31, 2026, 13 million shares of Class A common stock were available for future grants under the 2022 Plan.
In fiscal 2023, our stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“2012 ESPP”). Under the 2012 ESPP, eligible employees are granted options to purchase shares at the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the stock at the time of grant or 85% of the fair market value at the time of exercise. Options to purchase shares are granted twice yearly on or about June 1 and December 1, and are exercisable on or about the succeeding November 30 and May 31, respectively. As of January 31, 2026, 2 million shares of Class A common stock were available for issuance under the 2012 ESPP.
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
The Stock Plans provide for the issuance of RSUs and performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”) to employees and non-employees. RSUs generally vest over four years. Activity during fiscal 2026 was as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
Number of
 Shares
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding balance as of January 31, 202514,361 $226.52 
Granted- restricted stock units8,435 219.23 
Granted- performance-based restricted stock units (1)
84 215.98 
Vested(4,153)226.70 
Forfeited and canceled (2)
(4,603)224.11 
Performance adjustment (3)
4 185.80 
Outstanding balance as of January 31, 202614,128 222.83 
(1)Includes approximately 42 thousand PSUs granted to executives in April 2025. The PSUs are subject to vesting based on the achievement of annual performance-based conditions determined at the beginning of each fiscal year and a three-year service-based condition. The PSUs will vest at the end of the three-year service period, with the number of shares vesting ranging from 0% to 150% of the target, based on the average attainment of the annual performance conditions.
(2)Includes shares withheld in connection with the net share settlement of RSUs.
(3)Represents the difference between the target PSUs granted and the actual PSUs awarded based upon the achievement level of performance measures.
The weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs granted during fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024 was $219.23, $252.18, and $197.22, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs vested as of the vesting dates during fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024 was $952 million, $1.1 billion, and $1.4 billion, respectively.
As of January 31, 2026, there was a total of $2.5 billion in unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to unvested RSUs and PSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
For fiscal 2026, approximately 1 million shares of Class A common shares were purchased under the 2012 ESPP at a weighted-average price of $198.12 per share, resulting in cash proceeds of $192 million.
The weighted-average grant date fair value for the ESPP was $60.99, $57.80, and $57.90 per share during fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. These values were calculated using the following assumptions:
 Year Ended January 31,
202620252024
Expected volatility
34% - 37%
32%
32% - 33%
Expected term (in years)0.50.50.5
Risk-free interest rate
3.75% - 4.31%
4.43% - 5.39%
5.33% - 5.44%
Dividend yield0%0%0%
Fair value per share
$213.35 - $247.75
$210.83 - $251.46
$215.31 - $272.92
Tax Benefits on Share-Based Compensation
In fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, we recognized tax benefits on share-based compensation expense of $295 million, $277 million, and $257 million, respectively, which are reflected in the Provision for (benefit from) income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
v3.25.4
Contract Balances and Performance Obligations
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Contract Balances and Performance Obligations Deferred Costs
Deferred costs, which consist of deferred sales commissions, were $940 million and $828 million as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively. Amortization expense for the deferred costs was $292 million, $251 million, and $213 million for fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. There was no impairment loss in relation to the costs capitalized for the periods presented.
Contract Balances and Performance Obligations
Contract Balances
Contract assets and unearned revenue balances were as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets LocationAs of January 31,
20262025
Contract assets:
Contract assets, current
Trade and other receivables, net$443 $373 
Contract assets, noncurrent
Other assets59 44 
Total contract assets
$502 $417 
Unearned revenue:
Unearned revenue, current (1)
Unearned revenue$5,010 $4,467 
Unearned revenue, noncurrent
Unearned revenue, noncurrent71 80 
Total unearned revenue
$5,081 $4,547 
(1)Included in this balance are amounts related to professional services that are subject to cancellation and pro-rated refund rights of $89 million and $83 million as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively.
Revenues of $4.4 billion, $4.0 billion, and $3.5 billion were recognized during fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively, that were included in the unearned revenue balances at the beginning of the respective periods.
Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations
As of January 31, 2026, approximately $28.1 billion of revenues are expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for subscription contracts. We expect to recognize revenues on approximately $8.8 billion and $15.8 billion of these remaining performance obligations over the next 12 and 24 months, respectively, with the balance recognized thereafter. Revenues from remaining performance obligations for professional services contracts as of January 31, 2026, were not material.
v3.25.4
Other Income, Net
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other Income, Net Other Income, Net
Other income, net consisted of the following (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Interest income$318 $350 $301 
Interest expense (1)
(114)(114)(114)
Other (2)
84 (13)(14)
Total other income, net$288 $223 $173 
(1)Interest expense primarily includes the contractual interest expense of our debt obligations, and the related non-cash interest expense attributable to amortization of the debt discount and issuance costs. For further information, see Note 11, Debt.
(2)Other primarily includes the realized net gains (losses) from sales of debt securities and net gains (losses) from our equity investments. For further information, see Note 3, Investments
v3.25.4
Income Taxes
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The components of income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes were as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Domestic$943 $660 $465 
Foreign66 (22)(109)
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes$1,009 $638 $356 
The provision for (benefit from) income taxes consisted of the following (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Current:
Federal$34 $12 $2 
State46 45 19 
Foreign28 23 14 
Total108 80 35 
Deferred:
Federal198 52 (855)
State12 (20)(207)
Foreign(2)0 2 
Total208 32 (1,060)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes$316 $112 $(1,025)
The income tax provision for fiscal 2026 was primarily attributable to an increase in our U.S. pretax income and income tax expenses in profitable foreign jurisdictions.
We adopted ASU No. 2023-09 on a prospective basis effective February 1, 2025. The following table reconciles the difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory income tax rate and the provision for (benefit from) income taxes (in millions, except percentages):
 
Year Ended January 31, 2026
 
Amount
Percentage
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
$212 21.0 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (1)
34 3.4 %
Foreign tax effects:
Ireland:
Intercompany transactions
(97)(9.6)%
Change in valuation allowance115 11.4 %
Other(14)(1.4)%
Other foreign jurisdictions
6 0.5 %
Effect of cross-border tax laws:
Foreign-derived intangible income
(24)(2.4)%
Other2 0.1 %
Tax credits:
Research and development tax credit(68)(6.7)%
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Share-based compensation
81 8.1 %
Intercompany transactions
26 2.6 %
Other12 1.2 %
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (2)
32 3.2 %
Other adjustments
(1)(0.1)%
Effective tax rate
$316 31.3 %
(1)State and local taxes in New York state, New Jersey, Illinois, and New York city made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the tax effect in this category.
(2)Changes in unrecognized tax benefits are presented on an aggregated basis for all jurisdictions.
 Year Ended January 31,
 20252024
Federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %
Effect of:
Foreign income at other than U.S. rates0.2 %10.9 %
Intercompany transactions(1.0)%(4.3)%
Research tax credits(15.4)%(26.3)%
State taxes, net of federal benefit3.1 %5.1 %
Changes in valuation allowance0.0 %(315.5)%
Share-based compensation 8.1 %19.1 %
Permanent difference1.6 %1.2 %
Other(0.1)%1.2 %
Total17.5 %(287.6)%
The following table presents income taxes paid, net of refunds (in millions):
 
Year Ended January 31, 2026
Federal taxes
$17 
State taxes:
California
7 
New York
8 
Other states
38 
Total state taxes
53 
Total U.S. taxes
70 
Foreign taxes
26 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds
$96 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds were $65 million and $39 million in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
As of January 31,
20262025
Deferred tax assets:
Tax attributes carryforward$1,338 $1,290 
Capitalized research and development expense497 621 
Intangibles424 429 
Operating lease liabilities148 81 
Share-based compensation77 76 
Other reserves and accruals65 65 
Other69 37 
Total deferred tax assets2,618 2,599 
Valuation allowance(1,433)(1,259)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance1,185 1,340 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred commissions(182)(162)
Operating lease right-of-use assets(128)(71)
Other(46)(75)
Total deferred tax liabilities(356)(308)
Net deferred tax assets$829 $1,032 
We periodically evaluate the realizability of our deferred tax assets based on all available evidence, both positive and negative, such as historic results, future reversals of existing deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, as well as prudent and feasible tax-planning strategies. The assessment requires significant judgment and is performed in each of the applicable jurisdictions. The valuation allowance of $1.4 billion and $1.3 billion as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively, was primarily related to tax credits in certain state jurisdictions, foreign intangible assets from intercompany transactions, and net operating losses in certain foreign jurisdictions.
The valuation allowance increased by $174 million during fiscal 2026 primarily due to an increase in deferred tax assets on certain state tax credits and foreign intangible assets from intercompany transactions, in addition to net operating losses in certain foreign jurisdictions.
The valuation allowance increased by $77 million during fiscal 2025 primarily due to an increase in deferred tax assets on certain state tax credits and net operating losses in certain foreign jurisdictions.
As of January 31, 2026, we had approximately $299 million of federal, $1.4 billion of state, and $4.3 billion of foreign net operating loss and other tax attributes carryforwards available to offset future taxable income. If not utilized, the pre-fiscal 2018 federal and the state net operating loss carryforwards expire in varying amounts between fiscal 2029 and 2047. The federal net operating losses generated in and after fiscal 2018 and the foreign net operating losses and other tax attributes do not expire and may be carried forward indefinitely.
We also had approximately $470 million of federal and $461 million of California research and development tax credit carryforwards as of January 31, 2026. The federal credits expire in varying amounts between fiscal 2027 and 2046. The California research and development tax credits do not expire and may be carried forward indefinitely.
Our ability to utilize the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards in the future may be subject to substantial restrictions in the event of past or future ownership changes as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and similar state tax law.
We intend to indefinitely reinvest any future earnings in our foreign operations unless such earnings are subject to U.S. federal income taxes.
A reconciliation of the gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the period$309 $253 $196 
Additions for tax positions taken in prior years3 15 30 
Additions for tax positions related to the current year30 41 27 
Reductions related to a lapse of applicable statute of limitations(1)0 0 
Unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the period$341 $309 $253 
Our policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within our provision for income taxes. As of January 31, 2026, the amount of interest and penalties accrued was $5 million. We did not accrue any material interest expense or penalties during fiscal 2025 and 2024.
As of January 31, 2026, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $341 million, of which $199 million would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized.
We file federal, state, and foreign income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations. Due to our net operating loss carryforwards, our income tax returns generally remain subject to examination by federal and most state and foreign tax authorities.
v3.25.4
Net Income Per Share
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income Per Share Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by giving effect to all potentially dilutive shares of common stock, including outstanding share-based awards consisting primarily of unvested RSUs and ESPP obligations. We determine the dilutive effect of outstanding share-based awards using the treasury stock method.
The holders of our Class A and Class B common stock have identical liquidation and dividend rights but different voting rights. Accordingly, we present net income per share for Class A and Class B common stock together as the two-class method does not result in a difference.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and per share data):
Year Ended January 31,
2026
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
Net income per share, basic:
Numerator:
Net income$693 $526 $1,381 
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic265,097 265,257 261,344 
Net income per share, basic$2.61 $1.98 $5.28 
Net income per share, diluted:
Numerator:
Net income $693 $526 $1,381 
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic265,097 265,257 261,344 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards3,020 3,948 3,941 
Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted268,117 269,205 265,285 
Net income per share, diluted$2.59 $1.95 $5.21 
(1)The prior period EPS for Class A and Class B common stock has been presented together to conform with current period presentation, which had no impact on our previously reported basic or diluted EPS.
The computation of diluted net income per share does not include the effect of the following potentially outstanding weighted-average shares of common stock because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Total weighted-average shares related to outstanding share-based awards
2,193 1,682 2,206 
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Geographic Information
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Geographic Information Geographic Information
Revenues
We sell our subscription contracts and related services in two primary geographical markets: to customers located in the U.S. and to customers located outside of the U.S.. Revenues by geography are generally based on the address of the customer as specified in our customer subscription agreement. The following table sets forth revenues by geographic area (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
U.S.
$7,176 $6,332 $5,457 
Other countries2,376 2,114 1,802 
Total revenues$9,552 $8,446 $7,259 
Long-Lived Assets
Our long-lived assets are attributed to a country based on the physical location of the assets. We define long-lived assets as property and equipment and operating lease right-of-use assets because many of these assets cannot be readily moved and are relatively illiquid, subjecting them to geographic risk. None of our other assets are subject to significant geographic risk. Aggregate Property and equipment, net and Operating lease right-of-use assets by geographic area were as follows (in millions):
As of January 31,
 20262025
U.S.
$1,080 $1,197 
Ireland531 215 
Other countries201 163 
Total long-lived assets$1,812 $1,575 
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Defined Contribution Plans
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Defined Contribution Plans Defined Contribution Plans
We provide defined contribution plans for eligible employees, including a 401(k) plan in the U.S. and similar plans in certain other countries. Our contributions to these plans were $124 million, $116 million, and $101 million during fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
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Restructuring
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Restructuring
Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan
In February 2026, we announced a restructuring plan (“Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan”) intended to better align our people and resources to our highest priorities in fiscal 2027. The plan is expected to result in the reduction of approximately 2% of our workforce, and the impairment of certain office space and long-lived assets. The activities associated with this plan are expected to be substantially completed by the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
We incurred total charges of $135 million in connection with this plan in fiscal 2026. The charges consisted of $55 million related to employee transition, severance payments, employee benefits, and share-based compensation, and $80 million related to impairments of office space and certain long-lived assets.
The following table summarizes the activity under the Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan (in millions):
Workforce Reduction
Asset Impairments
Total
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2025$0 $0 $0 
Charges55 80 135 
Payments0 0 0 
Non-cash items(14)(80)(94)
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2026$41 $0 $41 
Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan
In February 2025, we announced a restructuring plan (“Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan”) intended to prioritize our investments and continue advancing our ongoing focus on durable growth. This plan resulted in the reduction of approximately 7.5% of our workforce and the exit of certain owned office space. The activities associated with this plan were substantially completed in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
We incurred total charges of $233 million in connection with this plan, of which $65 million was recognized in fiscal 2025 and $168 million was recognized in fiscal 2026. The charges consisted of $196 million related to employee transition, severance payments, employee benefits, and share-based compensation, and $37 million related to an impairment of office space.
The following table summarizes the activity under the Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan (in millions):
Workforce Reduction
Asset Impairments
Total
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2024$0 $0 $0 
Charges65 0 65 
Payments0 0 0 
Non-cash items(8)0 (8)
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2025$57 $0 $57 
Charges131 37 168 
Payments(146)0 (146)
Non-cash items(42)(37)(79)
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2026$0 $0 $0 
During fiscal 2025, we recorded exit charges of $19 million associated with office space reductions under a separate restructuring plan.
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Subsequent Event
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Event Subsequent Event
On February 6, 2026, our Board of Directors appointed Aneel Bhusri, Workday’s co-founder, as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 6, 2026. Mr. Bhusri will remain as Chair of our Board of Directors. Mr. Bhusri succeeds Carl Eschenbach, who ceased to serve as CEO and resigned as a member of Workday’s Board of Directors effective on the same date. In connection with his appointment as CEO, Mr. Bhusri is eligible to receive an initial annual base salary of $1.25 million and an annual target cash bonus of up to 200% of the amount of his base salary beginning in fiscal 2027. Additionally, he has been granted equity awards with an aggregate grant date value of $135 million, consisting of $60 million in time-based restricted stock units and $75 million in market-based restricted stock units vesting over four and five years, respectively.
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Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Wayne A.I. Frederick [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
During the three months ended January 31, 2026, the following directors and/or officers of Workday adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as defined in item 408(a) of Regulation S-K intending to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c):
Name and TitleAction
Total Shares of Class A Common Stock to be Sold
Adoption DateExpiration Date
Wayne A.I. Frederick, Director
Adopt
2,539
December 23, 2025December 31, 2026
Name Wayne A.I. Frederick
Title Director
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date December 23, 2025
Expiration Date December 31, 2026
Arrangement Duration 373 days
Aggregate Available 2,539
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
v3.25.4
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
We recognize the importance of assessing, identifying, and managing material risks associated with cybersecurity threats. These risks include, among other things, operational risks; intellectual property theft; fraud; extortion; harm to employees or customers; violation of privacy or security laws and other litigation and legal risk; financial risks; and reputational risks. Our process for identifying and assessing material risks from cybersecurity threats operates alongside our broader overall risk assessment process, covering all company risks. As part of this process appropriate disclosure personnel will collaborate with subject matter specialists, as necessary, to gather insights for identifying and assessing material cybersecurity threat risks, their severity, and potential mitigations.
We have implemented a variety of cybersecurity processes, technologies, and controls to aid in our efforts to identify, assess and manage such material risks. Our approach includes: (1) an enterprise risk management program, which includes cybersecurity risks and is periodically refreshed; (2) security and privacy reviews designed to identify risks from many new features, software, and vendors; (3) a vulnerability management program designed to identify hardware and software vulnerabilities; (4) a variety of tools designed to monitor our networks, systems and data for suspicious activity; (5) an internal red team program, which simulates cyber threats, intended to allow us to fix vulnerabilities before threat actors identify them; (6) a threat intelligence program designed to model and research our adversaries; and (7) a variety of privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response trainings and simulations. We leverage industry standard security frameworks, including from the National Institute for Standards in Technology (NIST), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), to evaluate our security controls, which vary in maturity across the business and are processes we work to continually improve.
We also maintain a privacy and cybersecurity incident response program to prepare for, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents, which include processes to triage, assess severity for, escalate, contain, investigate, and remediate the incident, as well as to comply with potentially applicable legal obligations and mitigate brand and reputational damage. Further, we conduct periodic tabletop exercises to test and fortify the controls of our cybersecurity incident response program. The incident response team assesses the severity and priority of incidents on a rolling basis, with escalations of higher severity cybersecurity incidents provided to our management team. If a cybersecurity incident is determined to be a potentially material cybersecurity incident, our disclosure controls and procedures define the steps to determine materiality and disclose such a material cybersecurity incident.
When appropriate, we use external service providers and consultants to assess or monitor the environment or otherwise assist with aspects of our cybersecurity controls and risk assessment process. Our risk management approach is supplemented by external and internal audits, which are designed to test the effectiveness of our security controls. We conduct penetration testing on a periodic basis and have established an external bug bounty program to allow security researchers to help identify vulnerabilities in our systems before they mature into real-world cybersecurity threats. We also maintain a vendor risk management program designed to identify and mitigate risks associated with third-party service providers, including those in our supply chain and those who have access to our customer or employee data or our systems. This program includes pre-engagement diligence, contractual security and notification provisions, and ongoing monitoring, as appropriate.
We describe whether and how risks from identified cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our business strategy, financial condition, or results of operations, under the headings “We depend on data centers and other infrastructure operated by third parties, as well as internet availability, and any disruption in these operations could adversely affect our business and operating results,” “If we are unable to successfully integrate our applications with a variety of third-party technologies, our business and operating results could be adversely affected,” and “If our information technology systems are compromised or unauthorized access to customer or user data is otherwise obtained, our applications may be perceived as not being secure, our operations may be disrupted, our applications may become unavailable, customers and end users may reduce the use of or stop using our applications, and we may incur significant liabilities” in our “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A of this report, which disclosures are incorporated by reference herein.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
We recognize the importance of assessing, identifying, and managing material risks associated with cybersecurity threats. These risks include, among other things, operational risks; intellectual property theft; fraud; extortion; harm to employees or customers; violation of privacy or security laws and other litigation and legal risk; financial risks; and reputational risks. Our process for identifying and assessing material risks from cybersecurity threats operates alongside our broader overall risk assessment process, covering all company risks. As part of this process appropriate disclosure personnel will collaborate with subject matter specialists, as necessary, to gather insights for identifying and assessing material cybersecurity threat risks, their severity, and potential mitigations.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Our Board of Directors is actively involved in overseeing risks from cybersecurity threats. At least once a year, the Board of Directors discusses our programs and policies related to cybersecurity and risk initiatives and considers them closely both from a risk management perspective and as part of Workday’s business strategy. Additionally, the Board of Directors has delegated to its Audit Committee oversight of cybersecurity risks and processes to manage them. Our Audit Committee is comprised entirely of independent directors who regularly evaluate cybersecurity risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Board of Directors and Audit Committee generally receive materials, including a cybersecurity scorecard and other materials indicating current and emerging cybersecurity threat risks and describing our ability to mitigate those risks, and discuss such matters with our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”).
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
The materials presented to our Board of Directors and Audit Committee include updates on our data security posture, results from third-party assessments, progress towards predetermined risk-mitigation-related goals, our incident response plan, and certain cybersecurity threat risks or incidents and developments, as well as the steps management has taken to respond to such risks. The Board of Directors and Audit Committee generally receive materials, including a cybersecurity scorecard and other materials indicating current and emerging cybersecurity threat risks and describing our ability to mitigate those risks, and discuss such matters with our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”). Material cybersecurity threat risks are also considered during separate Board of Directors and committee meeting discussions of important matters like enterprise risk management, operational budgeting, business continuity planning, and other relevant matters.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
The materials presented to our Board of Directors and Audit Committee include updates on our data security posture, results from third-party assessments, progress towards predetermined risk-mitigation-related goals, our incident response plan, and certain cybersecurity threat risks or incidents and developments, as well as the steps management has taken to respond to such risks. The Board of Directors and Audit Committee generally receive materials, including a cybersecurity scorecard and other materials indicating current and emerging cybersecurity threat risks and describing our ability to mitigate those risks, and discuss such matters with our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”). Material cybersecurity threat risks are also considered during separate Board of Directors and committee meeting discussions of important matters like enterprise risk management, operational budgeting, business continuity planning, and other relevant matters.
Our CISO leads all aspects of our global cybersecurity program. Our CISO joined Workday in September 2025. Our CISO has more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity defense, engineering, and governance, including leading security teams at several public companies. He also has a degree in computer information systems and a master's degree in telecommunications.
Our cybersecurity program is also supported by a cross-functional leadership team that contributes to our information security and privacy programs and practices, as well as identifies and mitigates security and privacy risks. This team includes our CIO and our Chief Legal Officer. This team contributes to the development of our cybersecurity strategy and is periodically updated regarding evolving cybersecurity risks and the in-place responsive actions. This team is also informed about the prevention, mitigation, detection, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents through their management of, and participation in, the cybersecurity risk management and strategy processes described herein, including the operation of our incident response plan.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] The Board of Directors and Audit Committee generally receive materials, including a cybersecurity scorecard and other materials indicating current and emerging cybersecurity threat risks and describing our ability to mitigate those risks, and discuss such matters with our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”). Material cybersecurity threat risks are also considered during separate Board of Directors and committee meeting discussions of important matters like enterprise risk management, operational budgeting, business continuity planning, and other relevant matters
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Our CISO has more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity defense, engineering, and governance, including leading security teams at several public companies. He also has a degree in computer information systems and a master's degree in telecommunications.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
The materials presented to our Board of Directors and Audit Committee include updates on our data security posture, results from third-party assessments, progress towards predetermined risk-mitigation-related goals, our incident response plan, and certain cybersecurity threat risks or incidents and developments, as well as the steps management has taken to respond to such risks. The Board of Directors and Audit Committee generally receive materials, including a cybersecurity scorecard and other materials indicating current and emerging cybersecurity threat risks and describing our ability to mitigate those risks, and discuss such matters with our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”). Material cybersecurity threat risks are also considered during separate Board of Directors and committee meeting discussions of important matters like enterprise risk management, operational budgeting, business continuity planning, and other relevant matters.
Our CISO leads all aspects of our global cybersecurity program. Our CISO joined Workday in September 2025. Our CISO has more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity defense, engineering, and governance, including leading security teams at several public companies. He also has a degree in computer information systems and a master's degree in telecommunications.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
Our fiscal year ends on January 31. References to fiscal 2026, for example, refer to the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and include the results of Workday, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Certain prior period amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates, judgments, and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the identification of distinct performance obligations for revenue recognition, the determination of the period of benefit for deferred commissions, the realizability of deferred tax assets, the measurement of uncertain tax positions, the fair value and useful lives of assets acquired and liabilities assumed through business combinations, and the valuation of non-marketable equity investments. Actual results could differ from those estimates, judgments, and assumptions, and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Segment Information
Segment Information
We operate as a single operating and reportable segment: cloud applications. Although we offer a variety of enterprise cloud solutions to a diverse global customer base, we operate in one operating segment because our business activities are managed on a consolidated basis, our service offerings all operate on the Workday platform and are deployed in a similar manner, and our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), who is our Chief Executive Officer, allocates resources and assesses performance based upon discrete financial information at the consolidated level.
Our CODM assesses performance and decides how to allocate resources based on Net income, as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Net income is used to evaluate the overall profitability of the business and to guide decisions on how to invest in and grow the business. Our CODM also reviews Total assets, as reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Capital expenditures, as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Significant segment expenses include the costs and expenses presented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Other segment items include Other income, net and Provision for (benefit from) income taxes.
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Commissions
Revenue Recognition
We derive our revenues from subscription services and professional services. Revenues are recognized when control of these services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to receive in exchange for services rendered. Revenues are recognized net of any taxes collected from customers which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.
We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:
•Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;
•Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;
•Determination of the transaction price;
•Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
•Recognition of revenues when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.
Subscription Services Revenues
Subscription services revenues primarily consist of fees that provide customers access to our cloud applications, with standard and enhanced customer support. Revenues are generally recognized on a ratable basis over the contract term beginning on the date that our service is made available to the customer. To date, we have not allocated any significant variable consideration to the transaction price. Our subscription contracts are generally three years or longer in length and are generally noncancelable.
Professional Services Revenues
Professional services revenues primarily consist of consulting fees for deployment and optimization services, as well as training. Our consulting contracts are billed on a time and materials basis or a fixed price basis. For contracts billed on a time and materials basis, revenues are recognized over time as the professional services are performed. For contracts billed on a fixed price basis, revenues are recognized over time based on the proportion of the professional services performed.
Contracts with Multiple Performance Obligations
Some of our contracts with customers contain multiple performance obligations. For these contracts, we account for individual performance obligations separately if they are distinct. The transaction price is allocated to the separate performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price basis. We determine the standalone selling prices based on our overall pricing objectives, taking into consideration market conditions and other factors, including the value of our contracts, the cloud applications sold, customer demographics, and the number and types of users within our contracts.
We use a range of amounts to estimate SSP for both subscription and professional services sold together in a contract to determine whether there is a discount to be allocated based on the relative SSP of the performance obligations. We use historical sales transaction data, among other factors, to determine the SSP for each distinct performance obligation. Our SSP ranges are reassessed on a periodic basis or when facts and circumstances change. Changes in SSP for our services can evolve over time due to changes in our pricing practices that are influenced by market competition, changes in demand for our services, and other economic factors.
Contract Balances
We generally invoice our customers annually in advance for our subscription services. For our professional services, we generally invoice customers as the work is performed for time and materials arrangements, and in advance for fixed price arrangements. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type and by customer, and payment is generally required within 30 days from date of invoicing. The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing customers, and these timing differences result in trade receivables, contract assets, or contract liabilities (unearned revenue) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Trade Receivables and Contract Assets
We record a trade receivable when an unconditional right to consideration exists, such that only the passage of time is required before payment of consideration is due. A contract asset is recognized when a conditional right to consideration exists and transfer of control has occurred. The current and noncurrent portions of contract assets are included in Trade and other receivables, net and Other assets, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We maintain an allowance for credit losses for expected uncollectible trade receivables and contract assets, which is recorded as an offset to trade receivables or contract assets. We assess our allowance for credit losses by taking into consideration forecasts of future economic conditions, information about past events, such as our historical trend of write-offs, and customer-specific circumstances, such as bankruptcies and disputes. For current trade receivables and contract assets, we assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. The allowance for credit losses is recorded in General and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Unearned Revenue
Contract liabilities consist of unearned revenue, which is recorded when we invoice in advance of revenues being recognized from our contracts. Unearned revenue that is anticipated to be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period is recorded as current unearned revenue and the remaining portion is recorded as noncurrent.
Deferred Commissions
Sales commissions earned by our sales force are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Sales commissions for new revenue contracts are capitalized and then amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of benefit that we have determined to be five years. We determined the period of benefit by taking into consideration our customer contracts, our technology, and other factors. Amortization expense is included in Sales and marketing expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement
We measure our cash equivalents, marketable securities, and foreign currency derivative contracts at fair value at each reporting period using a fair value hierarchy that requires that we maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. In addition, we measure our non-marketable equity investments for which there has been an impairment or an observable price change from an orderly transaction for identical or similar investments of the same issuer at fair value. A financial instrument’s classification within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Three levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 — Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 — Other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. Our cash equivalents generally consist of investments in U.S. treasury securities, commercial paper, and money market funds.
Debt Securities and Marketable Equity Investments
Debt Securities
Debt securities generally consist of investments in U.S. treasury securities, U.S. agency obligations, corporate bonds, commercial paper, asset-backed securities, and supranational securities. We classify our debt securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase and reevaluate such classification as of each balance sheet date. We consider all debt securities as funds available for use in current operations, including those with maturity dates beyond one year, and therefore classify these securities as current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Debt securities included in Marketable securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of securities with original maturities at the time of purchase greater than three months, and the remaining securities are included in Cash and cash equivalents. Realized gains or losses from the sales of debt securities are based on the specific identification method.
When the fair value of a debt security is below its amortized cost, the amortized cost should be written down to its fair value if (i) it is more likely than not that management will be required to sell the impaired security before recovery of its amortized basis or (ii) management has the intention to sell the security. If neither of these conditions are met, we must determine whether the impairment is due to credit losses. To determine the amount of credit losses, we compare the present value of the expected cash flows of the security, derived by taking into account the issuer’s credit ratings and remaining payment terms, with its amortized cost basis. The amount of impairment recognized is limited to the excess of the amortized cost over the fair value of the security. An allowance for credit losses for the excess of amortized cost over the expected cash flows is recorded in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Non-credit related losses are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”).
If quoted prices for identical instruments are available in an active market, debt securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. If quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets are not available, fair values are estimated using quoted prices of similar instruments and are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. To date, all of our debt securities can be valued using one of these two methodologies.
Marketable Equity Investments
We may hold marketable equity investments with readily determinable fair values over which we do not own a controlling interest or exercise significant influence. Marketable equity investments are included in Marketable securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. They are measured using quoted prices in active markets with changes recorded in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Non-Marketable Equity Investments Measured Using the Measurement Alternative
Non-Marketable Equity Investments Measured Using the Measurement Alternative
Non-marketable equity investments measured using the measurement alternative include investments in privately held companies without readily determinable fair values in which we do not own a controlling interest or exercise significant influence. These investments are recorded at cost and are adjusted for observable transactions for same or similar securities of the same issuer or impairment events. These investments are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Additionally, we assess our non-marketable equity investments quarterly for impairment. Adjustments and impairments are recorded in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Derivatives Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
We use derivative financial instruments to manage foreign currency exchange risk. Derivative instruments are measured at fair value and recorded as either an asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges (“cash flow hedges”), which we use to hedge a portion of our forecasted foreign currency revenue and expense transactions, the gains or losses are recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequently reclassified to the same line item as the hedged transaction on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period that the hedged transaction affects earnings. The effectiveness of the cash flow hedges is assessed quantitatively using regression at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments (“non-designated hedges”), which we use to hedge a portion of our net outstanding monetary assets and liabilities, the gains or losses are recorded in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period incurred. Cash flows from the settlement of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges and non-designated hedges are classified as operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Our foreign currency contracts are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the valuation inputs are based on quoted prices and market observable data of similar instruments in active markets, such as currency spot and forward rates.
Although legally enforceable master netting arrangements exist between Workday and each counterparty, it is our policy to present the derivatives gross on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our foreign currency forward contracts are not subject to any credit contingent features or collateral requirements.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, except for land which is stated at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as shown in the table below.
Computers, equipment, and software
2 - 10 years
Buildings
10 - 60 years
Leasehold improvements
shorter of the related lease term or ten years
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment
5 - 12 years
Land improvements
15 years
Business Combinations
Business Combinations
We allocate the purchase consideration of acquired companies to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date, with the exception of contract assets and unearned revenue which are measured and recognized on the acquisition date in accordance with our revenue recognition policy. Any residual purchase price is recorded as goodwill. Our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the fair value of these tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including uncertain tax positions and tax-related valuation allowances, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In the event that we acquire a company in which we previously held an equity interest, the difference between the fair value of the shares as of the date of the acquisition and the carrying value of the equity investment is recorded as a non-cash gain or loss within Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Goodwill and Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets
Acquisition-related intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment at least annually, and more frequently upon the occurrence of certain events.
Leases
Leases
We have entered into operating lease agreements for our office space, data centers, and other property and equipment. Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. Right-of-use assets also include adjustments related to prepaid or deferred lease payments and lease incentives. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments.
We have elected to combine lease and non-lease components for each of our existing underlying leases and to exclude leases with a term of 12 months or less from our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We recognize variable lease costs, including common area maintenance, utilities, real estate taxes, insurance, and other operating costs that are passed on from the lessor, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period incurred. Options to extend or terminate a lease are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We evaluate long-lived assets, including property and equipment, acquisition-related intangible assets, and operating lease right-of-use assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying value to the future undiscounted cash flows we expect the asset or asset group to generate. Any excess of the carrying value of the asset or asset group above its fair value is recognized as an impairment loss.
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock
Treasury stock is accounted for using the cost method and recorded as a reduction to Stockholders’ equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Incremental direct costs to purchase treasury stock, including excise tax and commissions, are included in the cost of the shares acquired.
Advertising Expenses
Advertising Expenses
Advertising is expensed as incurred.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation
We measure and recognize compensation expense for share-based awards issued to employees and non-employees, primarily including restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”), and purchases under our employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”), on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For RSUs and PSUs, fair value is based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. Compensation expense for RSUs, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the same as the vesting period. Compensation expense for PSUs is recognized using the accelerated attribution method over the requisite service period when it is probable that the performance conditions will be satisfied.
For shares issued under the ESPP, fair value is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the offering period. We determine the assumptions for the option-pricing model as follows:
•Risk-Free Interest Rate. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the date closest to the grant date for zero-coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities approximately equal to the expected term of the ESPP purchase rights.
•Expected Term. The expected term represents the period that our ESPP is expected to be outstanding. The expected term for the ESPP approximates the offering period.
•Volatility. The volatility is based on a blend of historical volatility and implied volatility of our common stock. Implied volatility is based on market traded options of our common stock.
•Dividend Yield. The dividend yield is assumed to be zero as we have not paid and do not expect to pay dividends.
Restructuring
Restructuring
Restructuring costs are associated with a formal restructuring plan and are primarily related to workforce reductions, the closure of facilities, and other exit and disposal activities. For involuntary employee termination benefits not provided under an ongoing benefit arrangement, costs are recognized when the plan is communicated to the employees. For ongoing employee benefit arrangements, inclusive of statutory requirements, costs are recognized when it becomes probable that an obligation has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Costs related to contracts without future benefit or contract termination are recognized at the earlier of the contract termination or the cease-use dates, and losses on owned real estate are recognized when all of the held-for-sale criteria are met. The liabilities for restructuring charges are generally included in Accrued expenses and other liabilities or Accrued compensation on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
We record a provision for (benefit from) income taxes for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations using the asset and liability method. Under this method, we recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the net amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In the event that we change our determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, we will adjust our valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for (benefit from) income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.
We recognize the tax benefit of an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable upon examination by the taxing authority, based on the technical merits. The tax benefit recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit which is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement with the taxing authority. To the extent the assessment of such tax position changes, such difference will affect the provision for (benefit from) income taxes in the period in which we make the determination. We recognize interest accrued and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for (benefit from) income taxes.
Warranties and Indemnification
Warranties and Indemnification
Our cloud applications are generally warranted to perform materially in accordance with our online documentation under normal use and circumstances. Additionally, our contracts generally include provisions for indemnifying customers against liabilities if use of our cloud applications infringe a third party’s intellectual property rights. We may also incur liabilities if we breach the security, privacy, and/or confidentiality obligations in our contracts. To date, we have not incurred any material costs, and we have not accrued any liabilities in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as a result of these obligations.
In our standard agreements with customers, we commit to defined levels of service availability and performance and, under certain circumstances, permit customers to receive credits in the event that we fail to meet those levels. In the event our failure to meet those levels triggers a termination right for a customer, we permit a terminating customer to receive a refund of prepaid amounts related to unused subscription services. To date, we have not experienced any significant failures to meet defined levels of availability and performance and, as a result, we have not accrued any liabilities related to these agreements on the consolidated financial statements.
Foreign Currency Exchange
Foreign Currency Exchange
The functional currency for certain of our foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, while others use local currencies. We translate the foreign functional currency financial statements to U.S. dollars for those entities that do not have the U.S. dollar as their functional currency using the exchange rates at the balance sheet date for assets and liabilities, the period average exchange rates for revenues and expenses, and the historical exchange rates for equity transactions. The effects of foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in Other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Concentrations of Risk and Significant Customers
Concentrations of Risk and Significant Customers
Our financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, debt securities, derivative instruments, and trade and other receivables. Our deposits exceed federally insured limits.
No customer individually accounted for more than 10% of trade and other receivables, net as of January 31, 2026, or 2025. No customer individually accounted for more than 10% of total revenues during fiscal 2026, 2025, or 2024.
Other than the United States (“U.S.”), no country individually accounted for more than 10% of total revenues during fiscal 2026, 2025, or 2024.
In order to reduce the risk of disruption of our cloud applications, we host our applications in data centers operated by third parties located in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and the Asia-Pacific region. These data centers include third-party hosted infrastructure, including Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, and co-location data centers. Procedures are in place to restore services in the event of disruption at one of these data center facilities. Even with these procedures for disaster recovery in place, our cloud applications could be significantly interrupted during the implementation of the procedures to restore services.
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Disclosures, which requires disclosure of disaggregated income taxes paid, prescribes standard categories for the components of the effective tax rate reconciliation, and modifies other income tax-related disclosures. We adopted this ASU on a prospective basis effective February 1, 2025. For further information, see Note 17, Income Taxes.
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which introduces a practical expedient for the application of the current expected credit loss model to current accounts receivable and contract assets. We early adopted this ASU on a prospective basis effective November 1, 2025. In accordance with this practical expedient, for current trade receivables and contract assets, we assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. The adoption had no material impact on our consolidated financial statements during fiscal 2026.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires the disclosure of additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning in our fiscal 2028, and interim periods beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal 2029, with early adoption permitted. The updated standard allows for adoption on a prospective or retrospective basis. We are currently evaluating the effect the updated standard will have on our financial statement disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which modernizes the internal-use software costs capitalization model by eliminating stage-based rules and replacing them with a principles-based framework to be more aligned with modern software development practices. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal 2029, with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. Entities may adopt the guidance using prospective application, retrospective application, or a modified transition approach. We are currently evaluating the effect the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Property and Equipment Useful Lives
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, except for land which is stated at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as shown in the table below.
Computers, equipment, and software
2 - 10 years
Buildings
10 - 60 years
Leasehold improvements
shorter of the related lease term or ten years
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment
5 - 12 years
Land improvements
15 years
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in millions): 
 As of January 31,
 20262025
Computers, equipment, and software$1,285 $1,370 
Buildings690 752 
Leasehold improvements334 252 
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment112 108 
Land and land improvements74 81 
Property and equipment, gross2,495 2,563 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,402)(1,324)
Property and equipment, net$1,093 $1,239 
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Investments (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Summary of Debt Securities
As of January 31, 2026, debt securities consisted of the following (in millions):
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Aggregate Fair Value
U.S. treasury securities$1,820 $11 $0 $1,831 
U.S. agency obligations265 1 0 266 
Corporate bonds1,874 22 0 1,896 
Commercial paper164 0 0 164 
Asset-backed securities155 2 0 157 
Supranational securities26 0 0 26 
Total debt securities$4,304 $36 $0 $4,340 
Included in Cash and cash equivalents$398 $0 $0 $398 
Included in Marketable securities$3,906 $36 $0 $3,942 
As of January 31, 2025, debt securities consisted of the following (in millions):
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Aggregate Fair Value
U.S. treasury securities$2,069 $4 $(1)$2,072 
U.S. agency obligations634 2 0 636 
Corporate bonds3,532 11 (3)3,540 
Commercial paper294 0 0 294 
Asset-backed securities104 0 0 104 
Supranational securities5 0 0 5 
Total debt securities$6,638 $17 $(4)$6,651 
Included in Cash and cash equivalents$177 $0 $0 $177 
Included in Marketable securities$6,461 $17 $(4)$6,474 
Contractual Maturity of Debt Securities
The following table presents the fair values of debt securities as of January 31, 2026, by remaining contractual maturity (in millions). Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have certain prepayment conditions.
January 31, 2026
Due within 1 year
$1,691 
Due 1 year through 5 years
2,547 
Due 5 years through 10 years
73 
Due after 10 years
29 
Total debt securities
$4,340 
Schedule of Equity Investments
Equity investments consisted of the following (in millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets LocationAs of January 31,
20262025
Money market fundsCash and cash equivalents$694 $988 
Non-marketable equity investments measured using the measurement alternativeOther assets230 244 
Total equity investments$924 $1,232 
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses on Equity Investments
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with our equity investments consisted of the following (in millions):
As of January 31,
202620252024
Net realized gains (losses) recognized on equity investments sold (1)
$64 $(6)$6 
Net unrealized losses recognized on equity investments held as of the end of the period(5)(12)(30)
Total net gains (losses) recognized in Other income, net
$59 $(18)$(24)
(1)Reflects the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the equity investments at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Carrying Values of Non-Marketable Equity Investments
The carrying values for our non-marketable equity investments are summarized below (in millions):
As of January 31,
20262025
Total initial cost$205 $217 
Cumulative net unrealized gains25 27 
Carrying value$230 $244 
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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Information about Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and their assigned levels within the valuation hierarchy as of January 31, 2026 (in millions):
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
U.S. treasury securities$1,831 $0 $0 $1,831 
U.S. agency obligations0 266 0 266 
Corporate bonds0 1,896 0 1,896 
Commercial paper0 164 0 164 
Asset-backed securities0 157 0 157 
Supranational securities0 26 0 26 
Money market funds694 0 0 694 
Foreign currency derivative assets0 21 0 21 
Total assets$2,525 $2,530 $0 $5,055 
Foreign currency derivative liabilities$0 $148 $0 $148 
Total liabilities$0 $148 $0 $148 
The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and their assigned levels within the valuation hierarchy as of January 31, 2025 (in millions):
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
U.S. treasury securities$2,072 $0 $0 $2,072 
U.S. agency obligations0 636 0 636 
Corporate bonds0 3,540 0 3,540 
Commercial paper0 294 0 294 
Asset-backed securities0 104 0 104 
Supranational securities0 5 0 5 
Money market funds988 0 0 988 
Foreign currency derivative assets0 112 0 112 
Total assets$3,060 $4,691 $0 $7,751 
Foreign currency derivative liabilities$0 $26 $0 $26 
Total liabilities$0 $26 $0 $26 
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Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Summary of Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, except for land which is stated at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as shown in the table below.
Computers, equipment, and software
2 - 10 years
Buildings
10 - 60 years
Leasehold improvements
shorter of the related lease term or ten years
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment
5 - 12 years
Land improvements
15 years
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in millions): 
 As of January 31,
 20262025
Computers, equipment, and software$1,285 $1,370 
Buildings690 752 
Leasehold improvements334 252 
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment112 108 
Land and land improvements74 81 
Property and equipment, gross2,495 2,563 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,402)(1,324)
Property and equipment, net$1,093 $1,239 
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Business Combinations (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Summary of Preliminary Purchase Consideration Allocation The preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition were as follows (in millions):
Cash
$40 
Acquisition-related intangible assets
126 
Goodwill
903 
Other assets
20 
Other liabilities
(34)
Total purchase consideration, inclusive of previously held equity interest
$1,055 
Cash
$75 
Acquisition-related intangible assets
253 
Goodwill
780 
Other assets
49 
Other liabilities
(94)
Total purchase consideration, inclusive of previously held equity interest
$1,063 
The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition were as follows (in millions):
Cash$11 
Acquisition-related intangible assets135 
Goodwill409 
Other assets
13 
Other liabilities
(38)
Total$530 
Business Combination, Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived
The fair values and weighted-average useful lives of the acquired intangible assets by category were as follows (in millions, except years):
Estimated Fair Values
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in Years)
Developed technology
$97 4
Customer relationships
28 8
Trade name
1 1
Total acquisition-related intangible assets
$126 5
The fair values and weighted-average useful lives of the acquired intangible assets by category were as follows (in millions, except years):
Estimated Fair Values
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in Years)
Developed technology
$133 5
Customer relationships
116 9
Backlog
2 3
Trade name
2 1
Total acquisition-related intangible assets
$253 7
The fair values and weighted-average useful lives of the acquired intangible assets by category were as follows (in millions, except years):
Estimated Fair ValuesWeighted-Average Useful Lives (in Years)
Developed technology$111 8
Customer relationships23 14
Trade name
1 1
Total acquisition-related intangible assets
$135 9
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Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Acquired Assets
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net consisted of the following as of January 31, 2026 (in millions):
Gross Carrying Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet Book Value
Developed technology$742 $(362)$380 
Customer relationships506 (210)296 
Backlog17 (15)2 
Trade name17 (14)3 
Total
$1,282 $(601)$681 
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net consisted of the following as of January 31, 2025 (in millions):
Gross Carrying Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet Book Value
Developed technology$473 $(303)$170 
Customer relationships362 (171)191 
Backlog15 (15)0 
Trade name14 (14)0 
Total
$864 $(503)$361 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
As of January 31, 2026, our future estimated amortization expense related to acquisition-related intangible assets was as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$139 
2028132 
2029122 
2030106 
203160 
Thereafter122 
Total$681 
As of January 31, 2026, our future estimated amortization expense was as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$3 
20283 
20293 
20302 
20312 
Thereafter8 
Total$21 
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Other Assets (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Assets
Other assets consisted of the following (in millions):
 As of January 31,
 20262025
Non-marketable equity and other investments$233 $247 
Prepayments for goods and services64 16 
Contract assets59 44 
Technology patents and other intangible assets, net21 25 
Deposits14 10 
Derivative assets2 52 
Other67 24 
Total other assets$460 $418 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
As of January 31, 2026, our future estimated amortization expense related to acquisition-related intangible assets was as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$139 
2028132 
2029122 
2030106 
203160 
Thereafter122 
Total$681 
As of January 31, 2026, our future estimated amortization expense was as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$3 
20283 
20293 
20302 
20312 
Thereafter8 
Total$21 
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Derivative Instruments (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Fair Values of Outstanding Derivative Instruments
The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets LocationAs of January 31,
20262025
Derivative assets:
Cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other current assets$15 $59 
Cash flow hedgesOther assets2 52 
Non-designated hedgesPrepaid expenses and other current assets4 1 
Total derivative assets$21 $112 
Derivative liabilities:
Cash flow hedgesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities$71 $22 
Cash flow hedgesOther liabilities65 3 
Non-designated hedgesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities12 1 
Total derivative liabilities$148 $26 
Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss)
The effect of cash flow hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Statements of Operations LocationYear Ended January 31,
202620252024
TotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedgesTotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedgesTotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedges
Revenues$9,552 $18 $8,446 $30 $7,259 $62 
Costs and expenses8,831 7 8,031 (3)7,076 1 
Pre-tax gains (losses) associated with cash flow hedges were as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) LocationsYear Ended January 31,
202620252024
Gains (losses) recognized in OCINet change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges$(228)$96 $16 
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)Revenues18 30 62 
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)Costs and expenses7 (3)1 
Gains (losses) associated with non-designated hedges were as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Statements of Operations LocationYear Ended January 31,
202620252024
Gains (losses) related to non-designated hedgesOther income, net$(8)$4 $5 
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Debt (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Outstanding Debt
Outstanding debt consisted of the following (in millions):
As of January 31,
20262025
2027 Notes$1,000 $1,000 
2029 Notes750 750 
2032 Notes1,250 1,250 
Total principal amount3,000 3,000 
Less: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs(13)(16)
Debt, noncurrent$2,987 $2,984 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
As of January 31, 2026, our future principal payments for the outstanding debt were as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$0 
20281,000 
20290 
2030750 
20310 
Thereafter1,250 
Total principal amount$3,000 
Schedule of Interest Expense
The following table sets forth total interest expense recognized related to our debt (in millions):
Year Ended January 31,
202620252024
Contractual interest expense$110 $110 $110 
Interest cost related to amortization of debt discount and issuance costs4 4 4 
Total interest expense$114 $114 $114 
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Leases (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Leases [Abstract]  
Components of Lease Expense
The components of operating lease expense were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Operating lease cost (1)
$161 $123 $109 
Short-term lease cost1 1 3 
Variable lease cost52 53 46 
Total operating lease cost$214 $177 $158 
(1)Operating lease cost includes impairment charges of $16 million and $6 million for fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively, associated with our restructuring activities. For further information, see Note 21, Restructuring. There were no lease impairments in fiscal 2024.
Information Related to Right-of-Use Assets and Lease Liabilities
Supplemental cash flow information related to our operating leases was as follows (in millions):
Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities$134 $111 $112 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities511 158 139 
Other information related to our operating leases was as follows:
As of January 31,
20262025
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)115
Weighted average discount rate4.19 %4.20 %
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
As of January 31, 2026, maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Period:
2027$146 
2028155 
2029123 
203086 
203165 
Thereafter490 
Total lease payments1,065 
Less imputed interest(231)
Total operating lease liabilities$834 
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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Future Payments Under Purchase Obligations
Future payments under purchase obligations with a remaining term in excess of one year as of January 31, 2026, were as follows (in millions):
Third-Party Hosted Infrastructure Platform ObligationsOther Purchase Obligations
Fiscal Period:
2027$298 $163 
2028414 153 
2029344 105 
20300 51 
20310 25 
Thereafter0 13 
Total$1,056 $510 
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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share Repurchase Programs Authorized
Share repurchase programs authorized by our Board of Directors that were in effect during the periods presented were as follows (in millions):
Authorization Date
Amount Authorized
Authorization Completion Date
November 2022
$500 
Q1 fiscal 2025
February 2024
500 
Q3 fiscal 2025
August 2024
1,000 
Q3 fiscal 2026
May 2025
1,000 
Q4 fiscal 2026
September 20254,000 
Schedule of Repurchase Program
The table below sets forth information regarding repurchase of shares under our share repurchase programs (in millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands, and per share data):
Year Ended January 31,
202620252024
Total number of shares repurchased12,772 2,914 1,849 
Average price paid per share (1)
$226.62 $240.20 $228.67 
Amount repurchased (1)
$2,894 $700 $423 
(1)Amounts exclude excise tax and commissions.
Summary of Information Related to Restricted Stock Units Activity Activity during fiscal 2026 was as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
Number of
 Shares
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding balance as of January 31, 202514,361 $226.52 
Granted- restricted stock units8,435 219.23 
Granted- performance-based restricted stock units (1)
84 215.98 
Vested(4,153)226.70 
Forfeited and canceled (2)
(4,603)224.11 
Performance adjustment (3)
4 185.80 
Outstanding balance as of January 31, 202614,128 222.83 
(1)Includes approximately 42 thousand PSUs granted to executives in April 2025. The PSUs are subject to vesting based on the achievement of annual performance-based conditions determined at the beginning of each fiscal year and a three-year service-based condition. The PSUs will vest at the end of the three-year service period, with the number of shares vesting ranging from 0% to 150% of the target, based on the average attainment of the annual performance conditions.
(2)Includes shares withheld in connection with the net share settlement of RSUs.
(3)Represents the difference between the target PSUs granted and the actual PSUs awarded based upon the achievement level of performance measures.
Fair Value of Stock Purchase Rights Granted Under the ESPP
The weighted-average grant date fair value for the ESPP was $60.99, $57.80, and $57.90 per share during fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. These values were calculated using the following assumptions:
 Year Ended January 31,
202620252024
Expected volatility
34% - 37%
32%
32% - 33%
Expected term (in years)0.50.50.5
Risk-free interest rate
3.75% - 4.31%
4.43% - 5.39%
5.33% - 5.44%
Dividend yield0%0%0%
Fair value per share
$213.35 - $247.75
$210.83 - $251.46
$215.31 - $272.92
v3.25.4
Contract Balances and Performance Obligations (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Contract Assets and Unearned Revenue
Contract assets and unearned revenue balances were as follows (in millions):
Consolidated Balance Sheets LocationAs of January 31,
20262025
Contract assets:
Contract assets, current
Trade and other receivables, net$443 $373 
Contract assets, noncurrent
Other assets59 44 
Total contract assets
$502 $417 
Unearned revenue:
Unearned revenue, current (1)
Unearned revenue$5,010 $4,467 
Unearned revenue, noncurrent
Unearned revenue, noncurrent71 80 
Total unearned revenue
$5,081 $4,547 
(1)Included in this balance are amounts related to professional services that are subject to cancellation and pro-rated refund rights of $89 million and $83 million as of January 31, 2026, and 2025, respectively.
v3.25.4
Other Income, Net (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income, net consisted of the following (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Interest income$318 $350 $301 
Interest expense (1)
(114)(114)(114)
Other (2)
84 (13)(14)
Total other income, net$288 $223 $173 
(1)Interest expense primarily includes the contractual interest expense of our debt obligations, and the related non-cash interest expense attributable to amortization of the debt discount and issuance costs. For further information, see Note 11, Debt.
(2)Other primarily includes the realized net gains (losses) from sales of debt securities and net gains (losses) from our equity investments. For further information, see Note 3, Investments
v3.25.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Components of Loss Before Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes
The components of income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes were as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Domestic$943 $660 $465 
Foreign66 (22)(109)
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes$1,009 $638 $356 
Summary of Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes
The provision for (benefit from) income taxes consisted of the following (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Current:
Federal$34 $12 $2 
State46 45 19 
Foreign28 23 14 
Total108 80 35 
Deferred:
Federal198 52 (855)
State12 (20)(207)
Foreign(2)0 2 
Total208 32 (1,060)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes$316 $112 $(1,025)
The income tax provision for fiscal 2026 was primarily attributable to an increase in our U.S. pretax income and income tax expenses in profitable foreign jurisdictions.
Reconciliation of Income Taxes Computed at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes
We adopted ASU No. 2023-09 on a prospective basis effective February 1, 2025. The following table reconciles the difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory income tax rate and the provision for (benefit from) income taxes (in millions, except percentages):
 
Year Ended January 31, 2026
 
Amount
Percentage
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
$212 21.0 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (1)
34 3.4 %
Foreign tax effects:
Ireland:
Intercompany transactions
(97)(9.6)%
Change in valuation allowance115 11.4 %
Other(14)(1.4)%
Other foreign jurisdictions
6 0.5 %
Effect of cross-border tax laws:
Foreign-derived intangible income
(24)(2.4)%
Other2 0.1 %
Tax credits:
Research and development tax credit(68)(6.7)%
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Share-based compensation
81 8.1 %
Intercompany transactions
26 2.6 %
Other12 1.2 %
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (2)
32 3.2 %
Other adjustments
(1)(0.1)%
Effective tax rate
$316 31.3 %
(1)State and local taxes in New York state, New Jersey, Illinois, and New York city made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the tax effect in this category.
(2)Changes in unrecognized tax benefits are presented on an aggregated basis for all jurisdictions.
 Year Ended January 31,
 20252024
Federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %
Effect of:
Foreign income at other than U.S. rates0.2 %10.9 %
Intercompany transactions(1.0)%(4.3)%
Research tax credits(15.4)%(26.3)%
State taxes, net of federal benefit3.1 %5.1 %
Changes in valuation allowance0.0 %(315.5)%
Share-based compensation 8.1 %19.1 %
Permanent difference1.6 %1.2 %
Other(0.1)%1.2 %
Total17.5 %(287.6)%
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
The following table presents income taxes paid, net of refunds (in millions):
 
Year Ended January 31, 2026
Federal taxes
$17 
State taxes:
California
7 
New York
8 
Other states
38 
Total state taxes
53 
Total U.S. taxes
70 
Foreign taxes
26 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds
$96 
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
As of January 31,
20262025
Deferred tax assets:
Tax attributes carryforward$1,338 $1,290 
Capitalized research and development expense497 621 
Intangibles424 429 
Operating lease liabilities148 81 
Share-based compensation77 76 
Other reserves and accruals65 65 
Other69 37 
Total deferred tax assets2,618 2,599 
Valuation allowance(1,433)(1,259)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance1,185 1,340 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred commissions(182)(162)
Operating lease right-of-use assets(128)(71)
Other(46)(75)
Total deferred tax liabilities(356)(308)
Net deferred tax assets$829 $1,032 
Summary of Reconciliation of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit
A reconciliation of the gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the period$309 $253 $196 
Additions for tax positions taken in prior years3 15 30 
Additions for tax positions related to the current year30 41 27 
Reductions related to a lapse of applicable statute of limitations(1)0 0 
Unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the period$341 $309 $253 
v3.25.4
Net Income Per Share (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Summary of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and per share data):
Year Ended January 31,
2026
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
Net income per share, basic:
Numerator:
Net income$693 $526 $1,381 
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic265,097 265,257 261,344 
Net income per share, basic$2.61 $1.98 $5.28 
Net income per share, diluted:
Numerator:
Net income $693 $526 $1,381 
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic265,097 265,257 261,344 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards3,020 3,948 3,941 
Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted268,117 269,205 265,285 
Net income per share, diluted$2.59 $1.95 $5.21 
(1)The prior period EPS for Class A and Class B common stock has been presented together to conform with current period presentation, which had no impact on our previously reported basic or diluted EPS.
Shares Excluded from Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The computation of diluted net income per share does not include the effect of the following potentially outstanding weighted-average shares of common stock because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Total weighted-average shares related to outstanding share-based awards
2,193 1,682 2,206 
v3.25.4
Geographic Information (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Summary of Revenues by Geographic Area The following table sets forth revenues by geographic area (in millions):
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
U.S.
$7,176 $6,332 $5,457 
Other countries2,376 2,114 1,802 
Total revenues$9,552 $8,446 $7,259 
Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area Aggregate Property and equipment, net and Operating lease right-of-use assets by geographic area were as follows (in millions):
As of January 31,
 20262025
U.S.
$1,080 $1,197 
Ireland531 215 
Other countries201 163 
Total long-lived assets$1,812 $1,575 
v3.25.4
Restructuring (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Costs
The following table summarizes the activity under the Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan (in millions):
Workforce Reduction
Asset Impairments
Total
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2025$0 $0 $0 
Charges55 80 135 
Payments0 0 0 
Non-cash items(14)(80)(94)
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2026$41 $0 $41 
The following table summarizes the activity under the Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan (in millions):
Workforce Reduction
Asset Impairments
Total
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2024$0 $0 $0 
Charges65 0 65 
Payments0 0 0 
Non-cash items(8)0 (8)
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2025$57 $0 $57 
Charges131 37 168 
Payments(146)0 (146)
Non-cash items(42)(37)(79)
Restructuring liability as of January 31, 2026$0 $0 $0 
v3.25.4
Overview and Basis of Presentation (Detail)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
segment
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 1
v3.25.4
Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Amortization period, deferred commissions (years) 5 years    
Advertising expense $ 181 $ 204 $ 194
Minimum | Subscription services      
Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Subscriptions contract period, years 3 years    
v3.25.4
Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Property and Equipment Useful Lives (Details)
Jan. 31, 2026
Computers, equipment, and software | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (years) 2 years
Computers, equipment, and software | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (years) 10 years
Buildings | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (years) 10 years
Buildings | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (years) 60 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (years) 10 years
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (years) 5 years
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (years) 12 years
Land improvements  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (years) 15 years
v3.25.4
Investments - Summary of Marketable Securities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost $ 4,304 $ 6,638
Gross Unrealized Gains 36 17
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 (4)
Aggregate Fair Value 4,340 6,651
Included in Cash and cash equivalents    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 398 177
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Aggregate Fair Value 398 177
Included in Marketable securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 3,906 6,461
Gross Unrealized Gains 36 17
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 (4)
Aggregate Fair Value 3,942 6,474
U.S. treasury securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 1,820 2,069
Gross Unrealized Gains 11 4
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 (1)
Aggregate Fair Value 1,831 2,072
U.S. agency obligations    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 265 634
Gross Unrealized Gains 1 2
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Aggregate Fair Value 266 636
Corporate bonds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 1,874 3,532
Gross Unrealized Gains 22 11
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 (3)
Aggregate Fair Value 1,896 3,540
Commercial paper    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 164 294
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Aggregate Fair Value 164 294
Asset-backed securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 155 104
Gross Unrealized Gains 2 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Aggregate Fair Value 157 104
Supranational securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 26 5
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Aggregate Fair Value $ 26 $ 5
v3.25.4
Investments - Contractual Maturity of Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
Due within 1 year $ 1,691  
Due 1 year through 5 years 2,547  
Due 5 years through 10 years 73  
Due after 10 years 29  
Total debt securities $ 4,340 $ 6,651
v3.25.4
Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2025
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Interest receivable   $ 33 $ 53  
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accrued Interest, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]   Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Credit losses on debt securities   $ 0 0 $ 0
Proceeds from sale   2,900 273 59
Gain on sale of equity securities marketable equity investments   27 0 0
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value, gains, annual amount   64    
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value, upward price adjustment, annual amount   17 5  
Impairment loss on non-marketable equity securities   22   30
Loss upon exit and impairment loss     18  
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value, downward price adjustment, annual amount     $ 5  
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities, equity       87
Non-cash gain on the sale of a non-marketable equity investment       $ 6
Sana        
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]        
Gain on remeasuring prior equity interest $ 11 $ 11    
v3.25.4
Investments - Equity Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Non-marketable equity investments measured using the measurement alternative $ 230 $ 244
Total equity investments 924 1,232
Cash and cash equivalents    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Money market funds 694 988
Other assets    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Non-marketable equity investments measured using the measurement alternative $ 230 $ 244
v3.25.4
Investments - Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]      
Net realized gains (losses) recognized on equity investments sold $ 64 $ (6) $ 6
Net unrealized losses recognized on equity investments held as of the end of the period (5) (12) (30)
Total net gains (losses) recognized in Other income, net $ 59 $ (18) $ (24)
v3.25.4
Investments - Schedule of Non-Marketable Equity Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]    
Total initial cost $ 205 $ 217
Cumulative net unrealized gains 25 27
Carrying value $ 230 $ 244
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Information about Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value $ 4,340 $ 6,651
U.S. treasury securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 1,831 2,072
U.S. agency obligations    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 266 636
Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 1,896 3,540
Commercial paper    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 164 294
Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 157 104
Supranational securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 26 5
Recurring    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Foreign currency derivative assets 21 112
Total assets 5,055 7,751
Foreign currency derivative liabilities 148 26
Total liabilities 148 26
Recurring | U.S. treasury securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 1,831 2,072
Recurring | U.S. agency obligations    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 266 636
Recurring | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 1,896 3,540
Recurring | Commercial paper    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 164 294
Recurring | Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 157 104
Recurring | Supranational securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 26 5
Recurring | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Money market funds 694 988
Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Foreign currency derivative assets 0 0
Total assets 2,525 3,060
Foreign currency derivative liabilities 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. treasury securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 1,831 2,072
Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. agency obligations    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 1 | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 1 | Commercial paper    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 1 | Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 1 | Supranational securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 1 | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Money market funds 694 988
Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Foreign currency derivative assets 21 112
Total assets 2,530 4,691
Foreign currency derivative liabilities 148 26
Total liabilities 148 26
Recurring | Level 2 | U.S. treasury securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 2 | U.S. agency obligations    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 266 636
Recurring | Level 2 | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 1,896 3,540
Recurring | Level 2 | Commercial paper    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 164 294
Recurring | Level 2 | Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 157 104
Recurring | Level 2 | Supranational securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 26 5
Recurring | Level 2 | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Money market funds 0 0
Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Foreign currency derivative assets 0 0
Total assets 0 0
Foreign currency derivative liabilities 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Recurring | Level 3 | U.S. treasury securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 3 | U.S. agency obligations    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 3 | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 3 | Commercial paper    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 3 | Asset-backed securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 3 | Supranational securities    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Aggregate Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Level 3 | Money market funds    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Money market funds $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
Deferred Costs (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Deferred sales commissions $ 940 $ 828  
Amortization of deferred costs 292 251 $ 213
Capitalized contract cost, impairment loss $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment, Net - Summary of Property and Equipment, Net (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 2,495 $ 2,563
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,402) (1,324)
Property and equipment, net 1,093 1,239
Computers, equipment, and software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 1,285 1,370
Buildings    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 690 752
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 334 252
Furniture, fixtures, and transportation equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 112 108
Land and land improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 74 $ 81
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment, Net - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Depreciation expense $ 237 $ 243 $ 203
Asset impairments 117 19 0
Office Space Reduction and Other Long-Lived Assets      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Asset impairments $ 101 $ 13 $ 0
v3.25.4
Business Combinations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 08, 2024
Mar. 29, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Nov. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Aug. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2026
Oct. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2025
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Carrying value             $ 230   $ 244
Goodwill             5,229   $ 3,478
Evisort                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Consideration paid for acquisition $ 311                
Goodwill 223                
HiredScore, Inc. (“HiredScore”)                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Consideration paid for acquisition   $ 530              
Acquisition-related intangible assets   135              
Goodwill   $ 409              
Useful life of intangible assets   9 years              
Sana                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Consideration paid for acquisition, including equity interest       $ 1,100          
Cash consideration       1,000          
Fair value of previously held equity interest       16          
Carrying value               $ 5  
Gain on remeasuring prior equity interest       11     $ 11    
Acquisition-related intangible assets       126          
Goodwill       $ 903          
Useful life of intangible assets       5 years          
Paradox                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Consideration paid for acquisition, including equity interest         $ 1,100        
Cash consideration         1,000        
Fair value of previously held equity interest         20        
Carrying value           $ 20      
Acquisition-related intangible assets         253        
Goodwill         $ 780        
Useful life of intangible assets         7 years        
Other Acquisitions                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Consideration paid for acquisition     $ 111     6      
Goodwill     64     4      
Technology-Based Intangible Assets | Evisort                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Acquisition-related intangible assets $ 44                
Useful life of intangible assets 6 years                
Customer relationships | Evisort                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Acquisition-related intangible assets $ 28                
Useful life of intangible assets 14 years                
Customer relationships | HiredScore, Inc. (“HiredScore”)                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Acquisition-related intangible assets   $ 23              
Useful life of intangible assets   14 years              
Customer relationships | Sana                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Acquisition-related intangible assets       $ 28          
Useful life of intangible assets       8 years          
Customer relationships | Paradox                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Acquisition-related intangible assets         $ 116        
Useful life of intangible assets         9 years        
Developed technology | HiredScore, Inc. (“HiredScore”)                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Acquisition-related intangible assets   $ 111              
Useful life of intangible assets   8 years              
Developed technology | Sana                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Acquisition-related intangible assets       $ 97          
Useful life of intangible assets       4 years          
Developed technology | Paradox                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Acquisition-related intangible assets         $ 133        
Useful life of intangible assets         5 years        
Developed technology | Other Acquisitions                  
Business Combination [Line Items]                  
Acquisition-related intangible assets     $ 46     $ 1      
v3.25.4
Business Combinations - Summary of Preliminary Purchase Consideration Allocation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Nov. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Jan. 31, 2025
Mar. 29, 2024
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Goodwill $ 5,229     $ 3,478  
HiredScore, Inc. (“HiredScore”)          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Cash         $ 11
Acquisition-related intangible assets         135
Goodwill         409
Other assets         13
Other liabilities         (38)
Total         $ 530
Sana          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Cash   $ 40      
Acquisition-related intangible assets   126      
Goodwill   903      
Other assets   20      
Other liabilities   (34)      
Total purchase consideration, inclusive of previously held equity interest   $ 1,055      
Paradox          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Cash     $ 75    
Acquisition-related intangible assets     253    
Goodwill     780    
Other assets     49    
Other liabilities     (94)    
Total purchase consideration, inclusive of previously held equity interest     $ 1,063    
v3.25.4
Business Combinations - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2024
Nov. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Sana      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets   $ 126  
Useful life of intangible assets   5 years  
Sana | Developed technology      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets   $ 97  
Useful life of intangible assets   4 years  
Sana | Customer relationships      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets   $ 28  
Useful life of intangible assets   8 years  
Sana | Trade name      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets   $ 1  
Useful life of intangible assets   1 year  
Paradox      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets     $ 253
Useful life of intangible assets     7 years
Paradox | Developed technology      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets     $ 133
Useful life of intangible assets     5 years
Paradox | Customer relationships      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets     $ 116
Useful life of intangible assets     9 years
Paradox | Trade name      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets     $ 2
Useful life of intangible assets     1 year
Paradox | Backlog      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets     $ 2
Useful life of intangible assets     3 years
HiredScore, Inc. (“HiredScore”)      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets $ 135    
Useful life of intangible assets 9 years    
HiredScore, Inc. (“HiredScore”) | Developed technology      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets $ 111    
Useful life of intangible assets 8 years    
HiredScore, Inc. (“HiredScore”) | Customer relationships      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets $ 23    
Useful life of intangible assets 14 years    
HiredScore, Inc. (“HiredScore”) | Trade name      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Acquisition-related intangible assets $ 1    
Useful life of intangible assets 1 year    
v3.25.4
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets, Net - Schedule of Acquired Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Gross Carrying Value $ 1,282 $ 864  
Accumulated Amortization (601) (503)  
Developed technology      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Gross Carrying Value 742 473  
Accumulated Amortization (362) (303)  
Net Book Value 380 170  
Customer relationships      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Gross Carrying Value 506 362  
Accumulated Amortization (210) (171)  
Net Book Value 296 191  
Backlog      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Gross Carrying Value 17 15  
Accumulated Amortization (15) (15)  
Net Book Value 2 0  
Trade name      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Gross Carrying Value 17 14  
Accumulated Amortization (14) (14)  
Net Book Value 3 0  
Acquired Intangible Assets      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Net Book Value 681 361  
Amortization of intangible assets $ 106 $ 79 $ 74
v3.25.4
Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets, Net - Schedule of Future Amortization Expense (Detail) - Acquired Intangible Assets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]    
2027 $ 139  
2028 132  
2029 122  
2030 106  
2031 60  
Thereafter 122  
Net Book Value $ 681 $ 361
v3.25.4
Other Assets - Schedule of Other Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Other Assets [Line Items]    
Non-marketable equity and other investments $ 233 $ 247
Prepayments for goods and services 64 16
Contract assets 59 44
Deposits 14 10
Derivative assets 2 52
Other 67 24
Total other assets 460 418
Technology patents and other intangible assets, net    
Other Assets [Line Items]    
Technology patents and other intangible assets, net $ 21 $ 25
v3.25.4
Other Assets - Summary of Future Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Technology Patents and Other Intangible Assets (Detail) - Technology patents and other intangible assets, net - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
2027 $ 3  
2028 3  
2029 3  
2030 2  
2031 2  
Thereafter 8  
Net Book Value $ 21 $ 25
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Derivative [Line Items]    
Net losses on cash flow hedges estimated to be reclassified into income within the next 12 months $ 38  
Foreign currency forward contracts in asset position 1 $ 86
Foreign currency forward contracts in liability position 128  
Non-designated hedges | Long    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount 442 242
Non-designated hedges | Short    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount $ 565 91
Cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Maximum    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, remaining maturity 48 months  
Cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Long    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount $ 3,000 2,800
Cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Short    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative, notional amount $ 874 $ 420
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Fair Values of Outstanding Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets: $ 21 $ 112
Derivative liabilities: $ 148 $ 26
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other assets, Prepaid expenses and other current assets Other assets, Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued expenses and other current liabilities, Other liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities, Other liabilities
Non-designated hedges | Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets: $ 4 $ 1
Non-designated hedges | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities: 12 1
Cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets: 15 59
Cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Other assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets: 2 52
Cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities: 71 22
Cash flow hedges | Cash flow hedges | Other liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative liabilities: $ 65 $ 3
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 9,552 $ 8,446 $ 7,259
Costs and expenses 8,831 8,031 7,076
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 316 112 (1,025)
Revenues      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) related to cash flow hedges 18 30 62
Costs and expenses      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) related to cash flow hedges $ 7 $ (3) $ 1
v3.25.4
Derivative Instruments - Gains (Losses) of Cash and Non-Designated Hedges (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) recognized in OCI $ (228) $ 96 $ 16
Revenues      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion) 18 30 62
Costs and expenses      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion) 7 (3) 1
Other income, net      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gains (losses) related to non-designated hedges $ (8) $ 4 $ 5
v3.25.4
Debt - Outstanding Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total principal amount $ 3,000 $ 3,000
Less: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs (13) (16)
Debt, noncurrent 2,987 2,984
2027 Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total principal amount 1,000 1,000
2029 Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total principal amount 750 750
2032 Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total principal amount $ 1,250 $ 1,250
v3.25.4
Debt - Schedule of Repayments And Maturities Of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total principal amount $ 3,000 $ 3,000
Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
2027 0  
2028 1,000  
2029 0  
2030 750  
2031 0  
Thereafter 1,250  
Total principal amount $ 3,000  
v3.25.4
Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt discount and issuance costs $ 13,000,000 $ 16,000,000  
Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, face amount     $ 3,000,000,000.0
Debt discount and issuance costs     27,000,000
Estimated fair value $ 2,900,000,000 2,800,000,000  
2027 Notes | Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, face amount     $ 1,000,000,000.0
Contractual interest rate (percent)     3.50%
Effective interest rate (percent) 3.67%    
2029 Notes | Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, face amount     $ 750,000,000
Contractual interest rate (percent)     3.70%
Effective interest rate (percent) 3.82%    
2032 Notes | Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, face amount     $ 1,250,000,000
Contractual interest rate (percent)     3.80%
Effective interest rate (percent) 3.90%    
2022 Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 1,000,000,000.0
Long-term line of credit $ 0 $ 0  
Debt instrument, maximum leverage ratio 3.50    
Debt instrument, maximum leverage ratio step up 4.50    
2022 Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate | Minimum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Basis spread on variable rate (percent) 0.00%    
2022 Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate | Maximum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Basis spread on variable rate (percent) 0.50%    
2022 Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Basis spread on variable rate (percent) 0.10%    
2022 Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Minimum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Basis spread on variable rate (percent) 0.75%    
2022 Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Maximum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Basis spread on variable rate (percent) 1.50%    
v3.25.4
Debt - Schedule of Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]      
Contractual interest expense $ 110 $ 110 $ 110
Interest cost related to amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 4 4 4
Total interest expense $ 114 $ 114 $ 114
v3.25.4
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 719 $ 336
Operating lease liabilities 834 $ 378
Operating lease, lease not yet commenced, payment 11  
Lease for European Headquarters    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets 313  
Operating lease liabilities $ 333  
Lease term period, in years 20 years  
Minimum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term (years) 1 year  
Maximum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term (years) 6 years  
v3.25.4
Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Operating lease cost $ 161 $ 123 $ 109
Short-term lease cost 1 1 3
Variable lease cost 52 53 46
Total operating lease cost 214 177 158
Office Space Reduction and Other Long-Lived Assets      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Impairment loss $ 16 $ 6 $ 0
v3.25.4
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]      
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities $ 134 $ 111 $ 112
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 511 $ 158 $ 139
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 11 years 5 years  
Weighted average discount rate (percentage) 4.19% 4.20%  
v3.25.4
Leases - Maturities of Operating and Finance Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Operating Leases    
2027 $ 146  
2028 155  
2029 123  
2030 86  
2031 65  
Thereafter 490  
Total lease payments 1,065  
Less imputed interest (231)  
Total operating lease liabilities $ 834 $ 378
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies (Detail)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Third-Party Hosted Infrastructure Platform Obligations  
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
2027 $ 298
2028 414
2029 344
2030 0
2031 0
Thereafter 0
Total 1,056
Other Purchase Obligations  
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]  
2027 163
2028 153
2029 105
2030 51
2031 25
Thereafter 13
Total $ 510
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Detail)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 21, 2025
shares
Jan. 31, 2026
USD ($)
vote
$ / shares
shares
Jan. 31, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Jan. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Jan. 31, 2023
shares
Jun. 30, 2022
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Number of shares purchased by employees (in shares)   1,000        
Tax benefits on share-based compensation expense | $   $ 295 $ 277 $ 257    
ESPP            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Percentage of fair market value of stock at which employees are granted shares   85.00%        
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 60.99 $ 57.80 $ 57.90    
Expected volatility     32.00%      
Expected term (in years)   6 months 6 months 6 months    
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 198.12        
Cash proceeds | $   $ 192        
Executive Performance Shares            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vesting period (in years)   3 years        
RSUs granted (in shares) 42          
Executive Performance Shares | Minimum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Percent of shares expected to vest   0.00%        
Executive Performance Shares | Maximum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Percent of shares expected to vest   150.00%        
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PSUs)            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vesting period (in years)   4 years        
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 219.23 $ 252.18 $ 197.22    
Total grant-date fair value of units vested | $   $ 952 $ 1,100 $ 1,400    
Unrecognized compensation cost | $   $ 2,500        
Weighted-average period to be recognized (in months and years)   3 years        
RSUs granted (in shares)   8,435        
2022 Equity Incentive Plan            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Reserved for future issuance amount (in shares)           30,000
2012 Equity Incentive Plan (EIP)            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Common stock available for future grants (shares)   13,000        
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Common stock available for future grants (shares)   2,000        
Common stock:            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Common stock outstanding (in shares)   259,131 266,352 263,862 257,991  
Common stock: | September 2025 Share Repurchase Program            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Authorized remaining amount to be purchased | $   $ 2,900        
Class A            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Common stock outstanding (in shares)   212,082 215,022      
Common stock (votes per share) | vote   1        
Class B            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Common stock outstanding (in shares)   47,049 51,330      
Common stock (votes per share) | vote   10        
Percent of shares of common stock less than 9% of the outstanding shares   9.00%        
Duration of time after death of Co-Founders until shares are converted (in months)   9 months        
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Share Repurchase Programs Authorized (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 16, 2025
May 23, 2025
Aug. 28, 2024
Feb. 29, 2024
Nov. 30, 2022
November 2022 Share Repurchase Program          
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]          
Stock repurchase program authorized amount         $ 500
February 2024 Share Repurchase Program          
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]          
Stock repurchase program authorized amount       $ 500  
August 2024 Share Repurchase Program          
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]          
Stock repurchase program authorized amount     $ 1,000    
May 2025 Share Repurchase Program          
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]          
Stock repurchase program authorized amount   $ 1,000      
September 2025 Share Repurchase Program          
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]          
Stock repurchase program authorized amount $ 4,000        
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Share Repurchase Program (Details) - Common stock: - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]      
Total number of shares repurchased (in shares) 12,772 2,914 1,849
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 226.62 $ 240.20 $ 228.67
Amount repurchased $ 2,894 $ 700 $ 423
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Information Related to Restricted Stock Units Activity (Detail) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Performance Shares      
Number of  Shares      
RSUs granted (in shares) 84    
Performance adjustment (in shares) 4    
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
RSUs granted (in dollars per share) $ 215.98    
Performance adjustment (in dollars per share) $ 185.80    
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PSUs)      
Number of  Shares      
Outstanding balance, beginning (in shares) 14,361    
RSUs granted (in shares) 8,435    
RSUs vested (in shares) (4,153)    
RSUs forfeited and canceled (in shares) (4,603)    
Outstanding balance, ending (in shares) 14,128 14,361  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding balance, beginning (in dollars per share) $ 226.52    
RSUs granted (in dollars per share) 219.23 $ 252.18 $ 197.22
RSUs vested (in dollars per share) 226.70    
RSUs forfeited and canceled (in dollars per share) 224.11    
Outstanding balance, ending (in dollars per share) $ 222.83 $ 226.52  
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Assumptions Used for Periods Presented (Detail) - ESPP - $ / shares
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expected volatility   32.00%  
Expected volatility, minimum 34.00%   32.00%
Expected volatility, maximum 37.00%   33.00%
Expected term (in years) 6 months 6 months 6 months
Risk-free interest rate, minimum (percentage) 3.75% 4.43% 5.33%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum (percentage) 4.31% 5.39% 5.44%
Dividend yield (percentage) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Minimum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) $ 213.35 $ 210.83 $ 215.31
Maximum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) $ 247.75 $ 251.46 $ 272.92
v3.25.4
Contract Balances and Performance Obligations - Contract Assets and Unearned Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Contract assets:    
Contract assets, current $ 443 $ 373
Contract assets, noncurrent 59 44
Total contract assets 502 417
Unearned revenue:    
Unearned revenue, current 5,010 4,467
Unearned revenue, noncurrent 71 80
Total unearned revenue 5,081 4,547
Professional Services, Subject to Cancellation and Pro-Rated Refund Rights    
Unearned revenue:    
Total unearned revenue $ 89 $ 83
v3.25.4
Contract Balances and Performance Obligations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Billions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Subscription revenue recognized that was included in total unearned revenue balance at beginning of period $ 4.4 $ 4.0 $ 3.5
v3.25.4
Contract Balances and Performance Obligations - Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations (Details) - Subscription services
$ in Billions
Jan. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue is expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for subscription contracts $ 28.1
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-02-01 | Minimum  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue is expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for subscription contracts $ 8.8
Recognition period (in months) 12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-02-01 | Maximum  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue is expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for subscription contracts $ 15.8
Recognition period (in months) 24 months
v3.25.4
Other Income, Net (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]      
Interest income $ 318 $ 350 $ 301
Interest expense (114) (114) (114)
Other 84 (13) (14)
Total other income, net $ 288 $ 223 $ 173
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Components of Loss before Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic $ 943 $ 660 $ 465
Foreign 66 (22) (109)
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes $ 1,009 $ 638 $ 356
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Summary of Provision for (Benefit from) for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Current:      
Federal $ 34 $ 12 $ 2
State 46 45 19
Foreign 28 23 14
Total 108 80 35
Deferred:      
Federal 198 52 (855)
State 12 (20) (207)
Foreign (2) 0 2
Total 208 32 (1,060)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes $ 316 $ 112 $ (1,025)
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Taxes Computed at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Amount      
U.S. federal statutory tax rate $ 212    
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect 34    
Intercompany transactions 26    
Other (1)    
Foreign-derived intangible income (24)    
Other 2    
Research and development tax credit (68)    
Share-based compensation 81    
Other 12    
Change in unrecognized tax benefits 32    
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes $ 316 $ 112 $ (1,025)
Percent      
Federal statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit 3.40% 3.10% 5.10%
Intercompany transactions 2.60%    
Changes in valuation allowance   0.00% (315.50%)
Other (0.10%) (0.10%) 1.20%
Other foreign jurisdictions   0.20% 10.90%
Foreign-derived intangible income (2.40%)    
Other 0.10%    
Research and development tax credit (6.70%) (15.40%) (26.30%)
Share-based compensation 8.10%    
Other 1.20%    
Change in unrecognized tax benefits 3.20%    
Intercompany transactions   (1.00%) (4.30%)
Share-based compensation   8.10% 19.10%
Permanent difference   1.60% 1.20%
Effective tax rate 31.30% 17.50% (287.60%)
Ireland      
Amount      
Intercompany transactions $ (97)    
Change in valuation allowance 115    
Other $ (14)    
Percent      
Intercompany transactions (9.60%)    
Changes in valuation allowance 11.40%    
Other (1.40%)    
Other foreign jurisdictions      
Amount      
Other foreign jurisdictions $ 6    
Percent      
Other foreign jurisdictions 0.50%    
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Deferred tax assets:    
Tax attributes carryforward $ 1,338 $ 1,290
Capitalized research and development expense 497 621
Intangibles 424 429
Operating lease liabilities 148 81
Share-based compensation 77 76
Other reserves and accruals 65 65
Other 69 37
Total deferred tax assets 2,618 2,599
Valuation allowance (1,433) (1,259)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 1,185 1,340
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Deferred commissions (182) (162)
Operating lease right-of-use assets (128) (71)
Other (46) (75)
Total deferred tax liabilities (356) (308)
Net deferred tax assets $ 829 $ 1,032
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Jan. 31, 2023
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]        
Valuation allowance $ 1,433,000,000 $ 1,259,000,000    
Increase (decrease) of valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets 174,000,000 77,000,000    
Income tax examination, penalties and interest expense 5,000,000 0 $ 0  
Unrecognized tax benefits 341,000,000 $ 309,000,000 $ 253,000,000 $ 196,000,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate 199,000,000      
Federal        
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]        
Net operating loss carryforwards 299,000,000      
Federal | Research Tax Credit Carryforward        
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards 470,000,000      
State        
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]        
Net operating loss carryforwards 1,400,000,000      
State | Research Tax Credit Carryforward        
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforwards 461,000,000      
Foreign        
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]        
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 4,300,000,000      
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Summary of Reconciliation of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefit (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]      
Unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the period $ 309 $ 253 $ 196
Additions for tax positions taken in prior years 3 15 30
Additions for tax positions related to the current year 30 41 27
Reductions related to a lapse of applicable statute of limitations (1) 0 0
Unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the period $ 341 $ 309 $ 253
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Income Taxes Paid (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Federal taxes $ 17    
Total state taxes 53    
Total U.S. taxes 70    
Foreign taxes 26    
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds 96 $ 65 $ 39
CALIFORNIA      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Total state taxes 7    
NEW YORK      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Total state taxes 8    
Other states      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Total state taxes $ 38    
v3.25.4
Net Income Per Share - Summary of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Numerator:      
Net income $ 693 $ 526 $ 1,381
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic (in shares) 265,097 265,257 261,344
Net income per share, basic (in dollars per share) $ 2.61 $ 1.98 $ 5.28
Denominator:      
Dilutive effect of share-based awards (in shares) 3,020 3,948 3,941
Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) 268,117 269,205 265,285
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share) $ 2.59 $ 1.95 $ 5.21
v3.25.4
Net Income Per Share - Summary of Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Total weighted-average shares related to outstanding share-based awards      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Total anti-dilutive securities (in shares) 2,193 1,682 2,206
v3.25.4
Geographic Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
USD ($)
market
Jan. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Number of primary geographical markets | market 2    
Revenues $ 9,552 $ 8,446 $ 7,259
U.S.      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 7,176 6,332 5,457
Other countries      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 2,376 $ 2,114 $ 1,802
v3.25.4
Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets $ 1,812 $ 1,575
U.S.    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets 1,080 1,197
Ireland    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets 531 215
Other countries    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets $ 201 $ 163
v3.25.4
Defined Contribution Plans (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Contributions by employer $ 124 $ 116 $ 101
v3.25.4
Restructuring - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Jul. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring [1]     $ 303 $ 84 $ 0
Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Percent of positions eliminated   7.50%      
Restructuring and related costs     233    
Restructuring     168 65  
Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan | Office Space Reduction and Other Long-Lived Assets          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring and related costs     37    
Restructuring     37 0  
Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan | Workforce Reduction          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring and related costs     196    
Restructuring     131 65  
Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring and related costs     135    
Restructuring     135    
Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan | Forecast          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Percent of positions eliminated 2.00%        
Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan | Office Space Reduction and Other Long-Lived Assets          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring and related costs     80    
Restructuring     80    
Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan | Workforce Reduction          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring and related costs     55    
Restructuring     $ 55    
Other Restructuring Plan | Office Space Reduction and Other Long-Lived Assets          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring       $ 19  
[1] Costs and expenses include share-based compensation expense as follows:
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Costs of subscription services$156 $145 $120 
Costs of professional services111 114 116 
Product development690 670 653 
Sales and marketing344 310 282 
General and administrative269 272 245 
Restructuring56 8 0 
Total share-based compensation expense$1,626 $1,519 $1,416 
v3.25.4
Restructuring - Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Jan. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2024
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Charges [1] $ 303 $ 84 $ 0
Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring liability, beginning of the period 57 0  
Charges 168 65  
Payments (146) 0  
Non-cash items (79) (8)  
Restructuring liability, end of the period 0 57 0
Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan | Workforce Reduction      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring liability, beginning of the period 57 0  
Charges 131 65  
Payments (146) 0  
Non-cash items (42) (8)  
Restructuring liability, end of the period 0 57 0
Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan | Office Space Reduction and Other Long-Lived Assets      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring liability, beginning of the period 0 0  
Charges 37 0  
Payments 0 0  
Non-cash items (37) 0  
Restructuring liability, end of the period 0 0 $ 0
Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring liability, beginning of the period 0    
Charges 135    
Payments 0    
Non-cash items (94)    
Restructuring liability, end of the period 41 0  
Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan | Workforce Reduction      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring liability, beginning of the period 0    
Charges 55    
Payments 0    
Non-cash items (14)    
Restructuring liability, end of the period 41 0  
Fiscal 2027 Restructuring Plan | Office Space Reduction and Other Long-Lived Assets      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring liability, beginning of the period 0    
Charges 80    
Payments 0    
Non-cash items (80)    
Restructuring liability, end of the period $ 0 $ 0  
[1] Costs and expenses include share-based compensation expense as follows:
 Year Ended January 31,
 202620252024
Costs of subscription services$156 $145 $120 
Costs of professional services111 114 116 
Product development690 670 653 
Sales and marketing344 310 282 
General and administrative269 272 245 
Restructuring56 8 0 
Total share-based compensation expense$1,626 $1,519 $1,416 
v3.25.4
Subsequent Event (Details) - Subsequent Event - Chief Executive Officer
$ in Thousands
Feb. 06, 2026
USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Annual compensation expense $ 1,250
Annual target cash bonus of base salary (percent) 200.00%
Grant date fair value of equity awards $ 135,000
Time Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)  
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Grant date fair value of equity awards $ 60,000
Vesting period (in years) 4 years
Market Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)  
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Grant date fair value of equity awards $ 75,000
Vesting period (in years) 5 years