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Marketing & Commerce Cloud

Salesforce Platform & Other

Professional Services & Other

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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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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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MongoDB

With the risk-on sentiment that started last November continuing to sweep equity markets, it's a good time to be buying stocks. Increasing hopes for a rate cut amid continuing signs that inflation has been tamed are fueling one of the best rallies in recent memory.

Salesforce and MongoDB: 2 must-own tech stocks

Celestica

Dropbox

Fabrinet

GoDaddy

UiPath

Photronics

Qorvo

Super Micro Computer

Twilio

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

The Tech Sector, XLK, dominated market performance in 2023, with seven of the biggest names capping off a banner year. SA Quant's Top 10 Tech Stocks for 2023 were up 43.6%, outperforming the S&P 500 by almost 20%, including SMCI +255%, ACLS +68%, and FN +50% through December 31st*. For 2024, the SA Quant Team selected a new list of 10 tech stocks with a focus on emerging technologies and innovation, particularly companies eager to leverage AI and ChatGPT.

Top 10 Tech Stocks For 2024 (SA Quant)

Amazon

American Express

Bath and Body Works

Best Buy

Blackstone Group

General Electric

Alphabet

Kinder Morgan

Kroger

Eli Lilly

Moderna

Marathon Oil

Whirlpool

Hedge funds with long/short strategies have benefited in 2024 from a macroeconomic environment that has hit the most heavily shorted stocks particularly hard compared to their less shorted rivals, a new UBS report says.

Short sellers boosted by ‘Hedge Fund Nirvana' that sees most heavily-shorted companies suffer

Sprout Social

Sprout Social is the IBD Stock of the Day as the founder-led company rebounds from its 50-day moving average, providing an early entry point.

How Salesforce Partnership Is Helping Sprout Social's Push Up Market

Customer relations management software specialist Salesforce (NYSE: CRM ) is part of the recent trend of technology-company layoffs. Does this development change my bullish CRM stock forecast?

Stay Bullish! Why Salesforce Stock Is a Long-Term Winner.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salesforce Announces Timing of its Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2024 Results Conference Call.

Salesforce Announces Timing of its Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2024 Results Conference Call

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Brokers Suggest Investing in Salesforce.com (CRM): Read This Before Placing a Bet

Salesforce has historically augmented its growth through acquisitions. The company has been implementing AI technology across many of its businesses.

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Topped the Dow Jones Last Year. Here's Why I Think It'll Do It Again in 2024.

Boeing

Cisco Systems

Chevron

Disney

Dow Inc

Goldman Sachs

Honeywell

Intel

Johnson & Johnson

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Coca-Cola

NIKE

UnitedHealth Group

Verizon

Walgreens

"The Dow® [adds a stock] if the company has an excellent reputation, demonstrates sustained growth, and is of interest to a large number of investors. Sector representation.is also a consideration.” – DowJones & Co. The highest-yield 10 stocks are February's Dogs of the Dow: GS, JNJ, KO, CSCO, IBM, CVX, WBA, DOW, VZ, and MMM. They only averaged a 4.19% annual yield, as prices. Thirty Dow stocks represent nine of eleven sectors. DowJones tracks utilities as a separate index and omits real estate. Broker top-ten target-estimated February net-gains ranged 10.99%-23.09%, topped by MMM 2/2/24.

February Dogs Of The Dow: Buy 2, Watch 5

Airbnb

Alphabet's revenue, profits, and cash reserves are impressive. Salesforce offers growth and improving profit margins at a reasonable price.

S&P 500 Bull Market: 3 Phenomenal Stocks to Buy Now

Caterpillar

Microsoft

For this month, the cycle/relative strength concept is applied. First, the Dow Jones 30 stocks are ranked from the best performer to the worst by calculating the expected return in that month.

Dow Stocks To Trade In February

Salesforce has many qualities of a brilliant growing blue chip, ranked number one in enterprise software and number three in software with a huge Total Addressable Market.

Salesforce: Improving Profit Margins Come With A Backstory

Apple

McDonald's

Procter & Gamble

Visa

On Jan. 22, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day above 38,000 for the first time in history. The strong performance of the index and historical highs suggest that 2024 will be very strong.

DJIA Record High 2024: 7 Dow Stocks to Buy (or Sell) Now

Advanced Micro Devices

CrowdStrike

Increasing demand for server processors and the rising adoption of MI300 chips can drive AMD's performance in 2024. CrowdStrike's Falcon platform is increasingly adopted by organizations opting for a single integrated security platform.

The S&P 500 Just Hit Another All-Time High: 3 Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Now

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

The positive future of the U.S. economy is evident in its resilience and outperformance compared to major trading partners. Despite challenges such as high inflation and fallout from foreign wars, the U.S. economy has posted faster annual growth in recent years, quashing fears of a recession.

TSM, CRM, GOOGL: The Top 3 Stocks to Buy in 2024

Adobe

In the AI space, three prominent companies stand poised to reshape the market by 2027. Each company, a titan in its domain, weaves strategies of disruption.

3 Disruptive AI Stocks That Could Dominate the Market by 2027

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