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Marketing & Commerce Cloud

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Professional Services & Other

Integration and Analytics

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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.

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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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Market Cap

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

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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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Costco

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Welltower

For most of 2023, investors who were still buying stocks were focused on defensive, value-oriented stocks. But since the beginning of November, the outlook for equities is much more bullish.

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Salesforce stock (NYSE: CRM) has gained 74% YTD, as compared to the 19% rise in the S&P500 over the same period.

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Salesforce Inc.'s recent financials confirmed that the cloud software giant is now in a slower growth phase, which could make the company consider returning to its old ways of driving more growth.

Salesforce's big growth era seems over, which may prompt a return to its old ways

U.S. equities were mixed, with the S&P 500 adding 0.4% and the Dow soaring more than 500 points to a 2023 high, after the Federal Reserve's favored gauge of inflation was in line with estimates. That increased optimism that policymakers won't be raising interest rates any further to slow rising prices.

S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Demand for Data Cloud and AI Helps Lift Salesforce

The enterprise network software firm reported impressive Q3 results, sending the blue chip stock soaring.

Stock Market Today: Dow Jumps 520 Points After Salesforce Earnings

Shares of software specialist Salesforce (NYSE: CRM ) are popping higher off the back of an overall encouraging third-quarter earnings report. Additionally, management disclosed some hopeful observations that bolster the strategic view of CRM stock, as evidenced by institutional support.

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Salesforce handily exceeded earnings estimates for its fiscal third quarter. The company also modestly raised its full-year revenue and operating margin guidance.

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Ford Motor Company

U.S. equities were mixed at midday as a report showed the Federal Reserve's favored measure of inflation eased to its lowest level since 2021, boosting optimism policymakers won't raise interest rates further to fight inflation. The Dow rose, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were lower.

Midday Movers: Ford Slides, Salesforce Soars

Datadog

Insulet

Salesforce is the Dow Jones Industrial Average's top-performing stock in November, while Cisco is the worst.

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Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM) is the top Dow stock today by a wide margin and soaring to its highest level since January 2022, after the cloud company posted strong third-quarter earnings and lifted its annual profit forecast.

Salesforce Stock Soars on Beat-and-Raise

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Ulta Beauty

Stocks are poised for an upbeat finish to the best month of gains for 2023, as the fever pitch around Fed rate cuts next year grows. It's all teeing up nicely for that Santa rally, maybe.

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Salesforce.com NYSE: CRM has been a brutal trade over the past year or two. The stock price came under pressure following the pandemic bubble, and fears of slowing growth amplified the effect.

Salesforce.com completes a reversal: new all-time high in sight

Salesforce's (CRM) Q3 earnings reflect the benefits of the resilient demand for its cloud and software offerings in a challenging macroeconomic environment and cost-restructuring initiatives.

Salesforce (CRM) Soars 9% on Q3 Earnings Beat, Raises Guidance

Shares of Salesforce Inc. CRM, +2.41% soared 9% toward a near two-year high in premarket trading Thursday, following customer relationship management software company beat third-quarter profit expectations and raised the full-year outlook. The implied price gain of nearly $21 ahead of the open, which was on track to be the biggest since the record $56.27 rally on Aug. 26, 2020, would add about 137 points to the Dow Jones Industrial Average's DJIA, +0.04% price.

Salesforce's stock surge would add nearly 140 points to the Dow's price

Software-as-a-service stocks have rebounded sharply in November's rally. Salesforce.com and Snowflake both reported strong financial results for their fiscal third quarters.

SaaS Stocks Are Back in Business -- and These 2 Are Soaring

Stock futures were up in premarket trading as Salesforce shares soared on its quarterly earnings report and investors awaited October's reading of the Fed's preferred inflation gauge.

Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Up Following Salesforce Earnings, Ahead of Inflation Data

Broadcom

It was called an “iPhone moment” for artificial intelligence, likened to the development of the World Wide Web for the internet, dubbed a Cambrian explosion, equated to the invention of the lightbulb or the printing press.

One year after its public launch, ChatGPT has succeeded in igniting a new era in tech

The latest results exceed downbeat expectations, buying the cloud-software giant some reprieve from slowdown worries.

Salesforce Keeps Growth Dreams Alive Enough

Salesforce stock rises after the software company's latest earnings report. But analysts are still looking for evidence Salesforce can return to its historical revenue growth rates.

Salesforce Extends Its Lead as Dow's Top Performer. What Analysts Say It Needs to Do Now.

While it continues to grapple with softness in parts of the economy, the company is seeing signs of improving customer sentiment.

Salesforce Stock Rallies on Earnings. Customers Are More Upbeat.

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 29, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Spencer - EVP, IR Marc Benioff - Chairman & CEO Amy Weaver - President & CFO Brian Millham - President & Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Kirk Materne - Evercore Raimo Lenschow - Barclays Keith Weiss - Morgan Stanley Mark Murphy - JPMorgan Brent Thill - Jefferies Karl Keirstead - UBS Brad Sills - Bank of America Operator Welcome to Salesforce's Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results Conference Call. After managements prepared remarks, we will open the floor to questions.

Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The headline numbers for Salesforce.com (CRM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended October 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Salesforce.com (CRM) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

We're now one day from closing out the month of November, and gains to this point have been excellent.

Markets Mixed as November Trading Nearly Over; CRM, SNOW Beat; PVH Mixed

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Fiverr

Blue chip stocks are generally a strong investment for any stage of the economic cycle and tend to take advantage of overarching trends. That remains as true today as it was yesterday and will be tomorrow.

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Salesforce posed October-quarter earnings that topped estimates as cost cutting improved profit margins. Guidance for CRM stock came in above expectations.

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