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Salesforce

Heroku is a cloud platform as a service supporting several programming languages that is used as a web application deployment model. Heroku, one of the first cloud platforms, has been in development since June 2007, when it supported only the Ruby programming language, but now supports Java, Node.js, Scala, Clojure, Python, PHP, and Go. For this reason, Heroku is said to be a polyglot platform as it lets the developer build, run and scale applications in a similar manner across all the languages.

Heroku

Quip is a collaborative productivity software suite for mobile and the Web. It allows groups of people to create and edit documents and spreadsheets as a group, typically for business purposes.

Quip

Demandware is a software technology company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, providing a cloud-based e-commerce platform and related services for retailers and brand manufacturers around the world. In 2016, Demandware was acquired by Salesforce for $2.8B.

Demandware

Work.com (Formerly Rypple) is a social performance management platform that helps managers and employees improve work performance through continuous coaching, real-time feedback, and recognition. It is marketed as a solution for sales performance, customer service, marketing, and as a service that can be employed by human resource departments.

Work.com

Slack Technologies, Inc.—acquired by Salesforce ($CRM) for $27.7B in July 2021—is a messaging platform businesses. Per the terms of the deal, Slack shareholders received $26.79 in cash and 0.0776 shares of Salesforce for each share owned. See the $CRM stock page for updates on Slack as a subsidiary of Salesforce.
Slack was founded by Daniel Stewart Butterfield, Bradley J. Horowitz, Eric Costello, Callum James Henderson-Begg, and Serguei Mourachov in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Slack Technologies

Salesforce, Inc. engages in the design and development of cloud-based enterprise software for customer relationship management. Its solutions include sales force automation, customer service and support, marketing automation, digital commerce, community management, collaboration, industry-specific solutions, and salesforce platform. The firm also provides guidance, support, training, and advisory services. The company was founded by Marc Russell Benioff and Parker Harris in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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CRM exceeds Q1 targets, focuses on AI innovation and profitability

CRM's Q1 earnings call highlighted its strong performance and focus on AI innovation, productivity, and profitability. While facing challenges in certain segments, the company is leveraging opportunities in AI strategy and generative AI to drive value for customers. The focus on profitability and long-term efficiency gains reflects the company's commitment to sustainable growth.

Salesforce reports strong Q2 results, raises fiscal '24 revenue guidance

Salesforce's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth, margin acceleration, and a focus on AI and data. The company is navigating challenges related to professional services headwinds and anticipated cash tax increases. Opportunities lie in multi-cloud expansion, international acceleration, and leveraging AI for growth.

Salesforce exceeds Q3 revenue expectations, focuses on AI and Data Cloud

Salesforce's Q3 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, driven by strong revenue growth and margin expansion. The company's strategic focus on AI, Data Cloud, and trust revolution positions it well for future growth, despite challenges from transactional business and potential optimizations in SaaS licenses. Overall, Salesforce is optimistic about the opportunities presented by new technologies and pricing changes.

Salesforce surpasses revenue targets, aims for 27% margin growth

Salesforce's Q4 performance exceeded expectations, driven by MuleSoft and Tableau success, aiming for a 27% non-GAAP operating margin in fiscal '24.
The company is committed to profitability, customer success, and transforming for growth, with a focus on efficiency and margin enhancement.
Challenges include economic headwinds, balancing profitability with growth, and operational execution of margin optimization initiatives.
Opportunities include achieving margin targets, share repurchase plans, and leveraging mentorship for further growth and efficiency.

Salesforce exceeds margin targets, focuses on generative AI growth

Salesforce delivered strong Q1 results, exceeding margin targets and showcasing revenue growth, with a focus on generative AI and customer-centric strategies.
Challenges in professional services and certain sectors were noted, while opportunities lie in AI investments, customer productivity enhancements, and data protection.
The company's long-term strategies align with generative AI advancements, aiming to drive profitability improvements and efficiency gains through innovative approaches.
Despite regional revenue variations, Salesforce remains focused on driving sales productivity, upmarket sales, and transformative AI solutions for future growth and success.

Salesforce reports robust Q2 earnings, focuses on AI transformation

Salesforce's Q2 performance reflects strong financial results, margin growth, and strategic focus on AI and customer success. While facing challenges from restructuring and cash taxes, the company's disciplined approach and market leadership position it well for future growth and innovation.

Salesforce excels in Q3 with strong growth and margin expansion

Salesforce's Q3 performance showcased strong growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence, driven by successful initiatives and strategic investments. While facing challenges in transactional business and pricing changes, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in AI, Data Cloud, and customer value.

Salesforce reports stellar Q4 performance, eyes AI transformation opportunities

Salesforce's Q4 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strong international growth, and a focus on AI innovation and customer value.
Challenges include optimizing professional services revenue, navigating pricing changes, and ensuring smooth AI adoption for sustained growth.
Opportunities lie in leveraging Data Cloud and AI demand, guiding industry AI transformation, and expanding revenue streams through product integration and market reach.
Overall, Salesforce's strategic focus on profitable growth, customer-centric innovation, and financial stability positions the company for continued success in FY '25.

Salesforce reports solid Q1 growth, focuses on AI and data

Salesforce's Q1 performance showed revenue growth and margin improvement, with strong international expansion.
Data Cloud business and strategic partnerships are driving growth, while challenges include deal cycles and economic impacts.
Opportunities lie in AI transformation, customer automation, and diverse pricing models to enhance competitiveness.
Overall, Salesforce's focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions positions it well for future growth and success.

Salesforce reports strong Q2 results, eyes growth with Agentforce

Salesforce's Q2 performance reflects solid revenue growth and product innovation with Agentforce. Financial outlook for fiscal year '25 is positive, with raised margin and cash flow guidance. Challenges include achieving double-digit growth and managing the CFO transition, while opportunities lie in AI, innovation, and customer success.

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salesforce Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results.

Salesforce Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Salesforce Salesforce .com is scheduled to report earnings after Wednesday's close. The stock hit a record high near $318.71/share in 2024 and, before Wednesday's open, it was trading near $269.

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Amazon

Hedge fund managers Israel Englander, Louis Bacon, and Philippe Laffont sold shares of Nvidia during the first quarter, and bought shares of Amazon and Salesforce. Amazon has a strong presence in e-commerce, digital advertising, and cloud computing, and the company is using artificial intelligence to improve profitability across all three segments.

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Analysts predict the enterprise software company will show revenue growth of about 11%.

Expectations Are Low as Salesforce Prepares to Report Earnings

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) stock price will be in the spotlight this week after the Dow Jones company publishes its financial results. These numbers will come at a time when the shares have moved into a deep correction as they plunged by over 14% from their highest point this year.

Salesforce stock price analysis: CRM has formed a bullish pattern

Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM, ETR:FOO) is expected to report more than a 10% year-over-year jump in revenue for the first quarter as the firm benefitted from demand for its AI-powered cloud solutions despite reduced software spending by small and medium-sized enterprises amid the challenging macroeconomic environment. The company will hand down its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results after the stock market closes on Wednesday, May 29.

Salesforce set to report higher 1Q revenue driven by demand for AI cloud solutions

Salesforce's (CRM) Q1 performance is likely to have benefited from the increased demand for its solutions as enterprises are continuing with cloud migration and digital transformation initiatives despite the current macroeconomic headwinds.

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Costco

Dell Technologies

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NVIDIA

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Salesforce's (CRM) expanding portfolio, client base, acquisitions and partnerships are key upsides. However, it will be prudent for investors to wait for a better entry time, considering a stretched valuation and near-term headwinds from macroeconomic uncertainties.

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CRM stock has a relative strength line trending sharply lower with earnings due Wednesday after the close.

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Microsoft

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A new Seattle-area startup is using artificial intelligence to help overwhelmed security teams identify high priority security flaws and mitigate threats.

Salesforce, Microsoft vets raise $8M for new AI cybersecurity startup

Caterpillar

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading at a near all-time high. On May 16 the Dow hit 40,000 for the first time in history following a favorable inflation report.

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Adobe

The cloud computing boom may have lost a bit of its luster as an investing theme since the glorious rise of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI). Undoubtedly, we've all gotten used to all the benefits of connecting to the cloud (or a remote data center).

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The partnership between Salesforce (CRM) and IBM aims to offer customers greater flexibility in AI and data deployment, empowering teams to make informed, data-driven decisions directly within their workflow.

Salesforce (CRM), IBM Team Up to Enhance AI and Data Ecosystems

Alphabet

Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce pledge to contract for up to 20M tons of high-quality nature-based carbon removal credits by 2030

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Salesforce Unveils New Einstein 1 Marketing and Commerce Innovations to Power the Complete Customer Journey with Unified Data and Trusted AI

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IBM watsonx platform and IBM Granite series models will bring even more large language models to power generative AI use cases, pre-built actions, and prompts across the Salesforce Einstein 1 Platform IBM joins the Salesforce Zero Copy Partner Network to enable  zero copy data integration between IBM watsonx and Salesforce Data Cloud, giving customers a secure and cost-effective way to connect all of their data and take action on it  Salesforce joins the AI Alliance, bolstering its commitment to responsible AI and continuing to provide customers with trusted and reliable AI tools ARMONK, N.Y. and SAN FRANCISCO , May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM ) today announced an expanded strategic partnership which will bring together IBM watsonx AI and Data Platform capabilities with the Salesforce Einstein 1 Platform  for greater customer choice and flexibility in AI and data deployment.

IBM and Salesforce Expand Partnership to Advance Open, Trusted AI and Data Ecosystems

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Salesforce has started paying cash dividends recently. Its dividend initiation demonstrates its capital allocation flexibility and the potential for steady yet robust growth ahead. It also allows the application of more traditional valuation models (e.g., the discounted cash flow model), which points to some discounts despite its near-record stock price.

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