Revenue segments as reported by the company.

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Service Cloud

Marketing & Commerce Cloud

Salesforce Platform & Other

Professional Services & Other

Integration and Analytics

Revenue Segments

Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

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

Restructuring

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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.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

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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.

Salesforce excels in Q3 2025 with Agentforce driving growth

Salesforce's Q3 2025 showcased robust financial performance and strategic initiatives driving growth.
Agentforce and the More Core initiative are key drivers of innovation and customer value.
Challenges lie in ensuring seamless adoption and competitive positioning in the market.

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EBITDA

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Intangibles

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Non-current liabilities

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"I remain optimistic, because I think if you saw a number of the hearings that happened in the Senate, they were largely bipartisan," says Paula Goldman.

Salesforce's top AI ethics leader says she's 'optimistic' on the path to U.S. regulation

Following an overall mixed reception of its latest earnings report following the midweek session, Salesforce (NYSE: CRM ) saw its shares rise moderately on Thursday. Buoying sentiment was the company's announcement of its first-ever dividend.

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Snowflake

Snowflake Inc (NYSE:SNOW) and Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM) are moving in vastly different directions today, after the cloud computing companies both reported quarterly results.

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Salesforce.com's NYSE: CRM stock price is having trouble with traction following the Q4 results and guidance, but a massive correction is not expected for this tech stock. The results did not catalyze a rally but are good news for investors.

Salesforce.com Stock Will Set a New High This Year

Salesforce's (CRM) Q4 earnings reflect the benefits of resilient demand for its cloud and software offerings in a challenging macroeconomic environment and cost-restructuring initiatives.

Salesforce (CRM) Q4 Earnings Beat, Stock Falls on Weak Sales View

Cloud-based software maker Salesforce (CRM) surpassed Wall Street's quarterly earnings expectations, announced its first ever dividend, and increased its share buyback program, but the company's share price moved lower ahead of Thursday's opening bell as its sales outlook disappointed investors.

Salesforce Stock Moves Lower After Sales Guidance Disappoints—Key Levels to Watch

Shares of two big technology companies were falling after results.

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Salesforce Inc.'s stock slipped 1.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company racked up revenue and earnings that topped analysts' estimates. It also provided updates on its recently released Einstein artificial-intelligence platform and on its cost-cutting moves.

Salesforce's disappointing guidance overshadows earnings beat, stock slips

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Tough times require tough cost-cutting decisions, including job layoffs. However, to get a company back on the right track, reach profitability, and increase margins, they're often required.

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Shares of Snowflake (SNOW) have fallen precipitously, nearly -25%, on the news that its CEO, Frank Slootman, would retire after 5 years on the job.

Salesforce, HP, Snowflake All Down on Reported Earnings

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Salesforce.com (CRM) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended January 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Salesforce.com (CRM) Q4 Earnings

Salesforce.com (CRM) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.68 per share a year ago.

Salesforce.com (CRM) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Salesforce (CRM) swung to a profit in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2024, exceeding analysts' estimates for revenue and earnings. Shares in the company fell, however, as guidance for the current fiscal year fell short of expectations.

Salesforce Beats Earnings Estimates, But Stock Falls On Guidance

Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM, ETR:FOO) posted another solid financial performance on Wednesday, but a disappointing guidance overshadowed the company's earnings beat. The company provided adjusted fiscal first-quarter earnings guidance of $2.37 to $2.39 per share, with revenue projected to range between $9.12 billion and $9.17 billion.

Salesforce's solid quarter marred by conservative forecast

Salesforce posted earnings and revenue that edged by estimates. CRM stock fell on weak guidance.

Salesforce Earnings Beat, Software Stock Falls On Weak Sales Guidance

Salesforce said revenue growth will slow to 8.6% in the new fiscal year, but revenue guidance exceeds Wall Street's estimates.

Salesforce slips after the company calls for single-digit full-year revenue growth

Salesforce Inc (NYSE: CRM) just came in ahead of Street estimates for its fiscal fourth quarter. Shares of the cloud company are still losing in after-hours.

Salesforce Q4 earnings are out: here are the numbers

Salesforce forecast fiscal 2025 revenue below market expectations on Wednesday as it expects weak client spending on its cloud and business products.

Salesforce forecasts annual revenue below estimates

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salesforce Announces Strong Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results.

Salesforce Announces Strong Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

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This morning, economic prints are mostly in anticipation of Thursday morning's all-important Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), which is the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation. Q4 GDP, Consumption and the Pricing Index are all updated with an initial revision this morning.

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