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Workiva Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Fiscal first quarter subscription & support revenue increased by 21%

Total revenue was $247 million, up 20% year-over-year

GAAP operating margin was 6.2%, non-GAAP operating margin was 18.4%

Repurchased $50 million worth of Class A common stock under the 2024 share repurchase plan

NEW YORK - May 5, 2026 – Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK), a leading, AI-powered platform for trust, transparency, and accountability, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“Q1 2026 was another strong quarter as organizations across every industry turn to Workiva as their platform of trust for the Office of the CFO,” said Julie Iskow, President & Chief Executive Officer. “In a world where AI is accelerating the pace of change, the tolerance for error in financial reporting, sustainability, and governance, risk and compliance is zero, and our customers increasingly rely on us to ensure that every number and every narrative is accurate, traceable, and audit-ready.”

“Our first quarter results reflect strong execution across the business, with 21% subscription revenue growth and a non-GAAP operating margin of 18.4%, a 1,600 basis-point improvement compared to a year ago,” said Barbara Larson, Chief Financial Officer. “This level of margin expansion, while sustaining durable top-line growth, demonstrates the operating leverage we are building in the business and reflects the disciplined foundation we've established to drive growth at scale.”

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

•Revenue: Total revenue for the first quarter of 2026 reached $247 million, an increase of 20% from $206 million in the first quarter of 2025. Subscription and support revenue contributed $225 million, up 21% versus the first quarter of 2025. Professional services revenue was $22 million, up slightly from the first quarter of 2025.

•Operating Margin: GAAP operating margin for the first quarter of 2026 was 6.2% compared to (12.0)% in the prior year's first quarter. Non-GAAP operating margin was 18.4% compared to 2.4% in the first quarter of 2025.

•GAAP Net Income (Loss): GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $19 million compared with a net loss of $(21) million for the prior year's first quarter. GAAP net income per basic share and diluted share was $0.33, compared with a net loss per basic and diluted share of $(0.38) in the first quarter of 2025.

•Non-GAAP Net Income: Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $49 million compared with non-GAAP net income of $8 million in the prior year's first quarter. Non-GAAP net income per basic share and diluted share in the first quarter of 2026 was $0.86 and $0.77, respectively, compared with non-GAAP net income per basic share and diluted share of $0.15 and $0.14, respectively, in the first quarter of 2025.

•Liquidity: As of March 31, 2026, Workiva had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $863 million, compared with $892 million as of December 31, 2025. Workiva had $71 million aggregate principal amount of 1.125% convertible senior notes due in 2026, $702 million aggregate principal amount of 1.250% convertible senior notes due in 2028, and $14 million of finance lease obligations outstanding as of March 31, 2026.

Key Metrics and Recent Business Highlights

•Customers: Workiva had 6,665 customers as of March 31, 2026, a net increase of 280 customers from March 31, 2025.

•Retention Rate: As of March 31, 2026, Workiva's gross retention rate was 97%, and the net retention rate was 112%. Net retention includes changes in both solutions and pricing for existing customers.

•Large Contracts: As of March 31, 2026, Workiva had 2,575 customers with an annual contract value (“ACV”) of more than $100,000, up 24% from 2,079 customers at March 31, 2025. Workiva had 605 customers with an ACV of more than $300,000, up 38% from 439 customers in the first quarter of 2025. Workiva had 265 customers with an ACV of more than $500,000, up 39% from 191 customers in the first quarter of 2025.

•Share Repurchase Plan: On July 30, 2024, our board of directors authorized a share repurchase plan for up to $100 million of our outstanding Class A common stock. On February 16, 2026, our board of directors modified the repurchase plan to authorize an additional $250 million of the Company’s outstanding Class A common stock for repurchase under the plan. During the first quarter of 2026, Workiva purchased approximately 763,000 shares for $50 million under the plan. As of March 31, 2026, approximately $228 million remained available under the plan for future share repurchases.

Financial Outlook

As of May 5, 2026, Workiva is providing guidance as follows:

Second Quarter 2026 Guidance:

•Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $250 million to $252 million.

•GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 1.6% to 2.2%.

•Non-GAAP operating mar

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 19, 2026 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

WORKIVA INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 001-36773 (Commission File Number) 47-2509828 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2900 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010 (888) 275-3125

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(888) 275-3125

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Class A common stock, par value $.001WKNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Emerging growth company    ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition On February 19, 2026, Workiva Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The information in this current report on Form 8-K and the exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits (d): The following exhibits are being filed herewith: Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release entitled "Workiva Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results" dated February 19, 2026.

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized on this 19th day of February, 2026.

WORKIVA INC.

By: /s/ Barbara Larson Name: Barbara Larson Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

November 5, 2025 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

WORKIVA INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 001-36773 (Commission File Number) 47-2509828 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2900 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010 (888) 275-3125

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(888) 275-3125

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Class A common stock, par value $.001WKNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Emerging growth company    ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition On November 5, 2025, Workiva Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The information in this current report on Form 8-K and the exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits (d): The following exhibits are being filed herewith: Exhibit Number Description

99.1Press Release entitled "Workiva Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results" dated November 5, 2025.

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized on this 5th day of November, 2025.

WORKIVA INC.

By: /s/ Jill Klindt Name: Jill Klindt Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer