Workday is trading 4.72% up at $192.02 after renewed attention to reported Silver Lake take-private discussions.

  • A September 14, 2026 report said shares retained a takeover premium, helping them rise despite a broader market selloff.
  • Broader software-sector strength and reduced AI-disruption concerns also supported the move; Barclays raised its price target to $224.
  • The September 10 CMO appointment is supportive background, not today’s direct catalyst; major indexes were declining.