Workday presents an asymmetric risk/reward setup ahead of Q2 earnings, with M&A rumors suggesting a potential go-private deal at a 20-25% premium. A $230-$250 buyout price would value WDAY at $57-$61 billion, reflecting its $10 billion subscription revenue base and 28-30% free cash flow margins. Recent management changes and a series of AI-focused acquisitions point to strategic repositioning, making a go-private transaction with Silver Lake plausible.








