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Derivative Instruments
9 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2023
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.
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.
Cash Flow Hedges
We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge a portion of our forecasted revenue and expense transactions (“cash flow hedges”). We designate these forward contracts as cash flow hedging instruments since the accounting criteria for such designation has been met.
Cash flow hedges are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Cash flows from the settlement of these forward contracts are classified as operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedges are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are subsequently reclassified to the same line item as the hedged transaction on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period that the hedged transaction affects earnings. As of October 31, 2023, we estimate that $33 million of net gains recorded in AOCI related to our cash flow hedges will be reclassified into income within the next 12 months.
As of October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the notional values of the cash flow hedges that we held to buy U.S. dollars in exchange for other currencies were $2.2 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively. The notional values of the cash flow hedges that we held to sell U.S. dollars in exchange for other currencies were $369 million and $324 million as of October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023, 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 (“non-designated hedges”). 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 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under applicable accounting guidance, and therefore all changes in the fair value of these forward contracts are recorded in Other income (expense), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows from the settlement of these forward contracts are classified as operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
As of October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the notional values of the non-designated hedges that we held to buy U.S. dollars in exchange for other currencies were $125 million and $235 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 $1 million and $2 million, respectively.
The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows (in thousands):
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets LocationOctober 31, 2023January 31, 2023
Derivative assets:
Cash flow hedgesPrepaid expenses and other current assets$52,123 $42,968 
Cash flow hedgesOther assets37,725 21,757 
Non-designated hedgesPrepaid expenses and other current assets688 99 
Total derivative assets$90,536 $64,824 
Derivative liabilities:
Cash flow hedgesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities$16,644 $13,231 
Cash flow hedgesOther liabilities3,425 15,496 
Non-designated hedgesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities199 5,244 
Non-designated hedgesOther liabilities— 
Total derivative liabilities$20,268 $33,972 
The effect of cash flow hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended October 31,
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Location20232022
TotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedgesTotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedges
Revenues$1,865,675 $15,625 $1,599,103 $5,647 
Costs and expenses1,777,820 839 1,625,424 (11,852)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
15,534 — 52,563 (3,220)
Nine Months Ended October 31,
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Location20232022
TotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedgesTotalGains (losses) related to cash flow hedges
Revenues$5,336,753 $49,217 $4,569,558 $5,985 
Costs and expenses5,232,441 1,781 4,702,800 (18,636)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
25,459 — 59,021 (3,220)
Pre-tax gains (losses) associated with cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands):
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) LocationsThree Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31,
2023202220232022
Gains (losses) recognized in OCINet change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges$67,324 $48,058 $54,617 $110,052 
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)Revenues15,625 5,647 49,217 5,985 
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)Costs and expenses839 (11,852)1,781 (18,636)
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
— (3,220)— (3,220)
Gains (losses) associated with non-designated hedges were as follows (in thousands):
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations LocationThree Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31,
2023202220232022
Gains (losses) related to non-designated hedgesOther income (expense), net$6,425 $7,187 $7,857 $13,288 
We are subject to netting agreements with all of the counterparties of the foreign exchange contracts, 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. It is our policy to present the derivatives gross on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our foreign currency forward contracts are not subject to any credit contingent features or collateral requirements. We manage our exposure to counterparty risk by entering into contracts with a diversified group of major financial institutions and by actively monitoring outstanding positions.
As of October 31, 2023, information related to these offsetting arrangements was as follows (in thousands):
Gross Amounts of Recognized AssetsGross Amounts Offset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amounts of Assets Presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Assets Exposed
Financial InstrumentsCash Collateral Received
Derivative assets:
Counterparty A$25,461 $— $25,461 $(1,856)$— $23,605 
Counterparty B20,486 — 20,486 (9,009)— 11,477 
Counterparty C2,015 — 2,015 (228)— 1,787 
Counterparty D37,367 — 37,367 (8,323)— 29,044 
Counterparty E5,207 — 5,207 (852)— 4,355 
Total$90,536 $— $90,536 $(20,268)$— $70,268 
Gross Amounts of Recognized LiabilitiesGross Amounts Offset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amounts of Liabilities Presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amounts Not Offset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Liabilities Exposed
Financial InstrumentsCash Collateral Pledged
Derivative liabilities:
Counterparty A$1,856 $— $1,856 $(1,856)$— $— 
Counterparty B9,009 — 9,009 (9,009)— — 
Counterparty C228 — 228 (228)— — 
Counterparty D8,323 — 8,323 (8,323)— — 
Counterparty E852 — 852 (852)— — 
Total$20,268 $— $20,268 $(20,268)$— $—