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

Gross Margin

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Margins

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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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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Salesforces' earnings came in slightly weaker than expected, but the company continues to produce strong results overall.

Salesforce Stock Could Have Long Term Potential After Earnings

Growth is decelerating, but share buybacks can help boost profit for shareholders.

What Investors Need to Know About Salesforce's First-Ever Share Repurchase Program

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salesforce to Hold Annual Investor Day on September 21, 2022

Salesforce to Hold Annual Investor Day on September 21, 2022

Management's outlook for growth was lower than investors expected.

Why Salesforce Stock Was Falling Today

The software giant's focus on margin and its first stock buyback can't overcome worries about slowing growth.

Salesforce Sees Clouds Ahead

Accelerated digitalization, the rapid adoption of cloud-based solutions and strategic acquisitions result in Salesforce's (CRM) better-than-anticipated Q2 performance.

Salesforce (CRM) Q2 Earnings Beat, Stock Falls on Guidance Cut

NetApp

NVIDIA

Snowflake

While the Tesla stock split took center stage for Thursday's news cycle, markets were still trying to figure out a definitive direction.

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Wall Street was generally upbeat Thursday morning.

Snowflake Soars, Salesforce Sinks as SaaS Stocks Swing

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seismic welcomes former Salesforce leader Evan Goldstein as Chief Financial Officer, and Seismic has exceeded $300M in annual revenue run rate.

Seismic appoints former Salesforce executive Evan Goldstein as Chief Financial Officer

Salesforce Inc has cut its annual revenue and profit forecasts to reflect more "measured" spending from its clients and a hit from a stronger dollar, albeit as it reported better-than-expected second-quarter results after-hours on Wednesday. The San Francisco, California-based company cut its full-year revenue forecast to between $30.90 billion and $31.00 billion, below estimates of $31.73 billion.

Salesforce cuts its annual revenue and profit forecasts to reflect "measured" spending from clients, stronger dollar

If we've come close to hitting bottom on housing, that suggests the return back upward should (soon?) follow.

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Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 24, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Mike Spencer - Executive Vice President, Investor Relations Marc Benioff - Chair & Co-Chief Executive Officer Amy Weaver - Chief Financial Officer Bret Taylor - Vice Chair & Co-Chief Executive Officer Brian Millham - President & Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Keith Weiss - Morgan Stanley Brent Thill - Jefferies Raimo Lenschow - Barclays Brad Sills - Bank of America Kash Rangan - Goldman Sachs Karl Keirstead - UBS Kirk Materne - Evercore Phil Winslow - Credit Suisse Operator Welcome to Salesforce Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Results Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.

Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) CEO Marc Benioff on Q2 2023 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE: CRM) reported market-beating results for its fiscal second quarter on Wednesday. Shares still tanked after the bell on trimmed guidance.

Should you buy Salesforce stock on post earnings weakness?

Salesforce stock fell as October quarter guidance came in below expectations while Q2 earnings fell from a year earlier but topped Wall Street targets. The post Salesforce Stock Falls As Earnings, Revenue Predictions Miss Views appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Salesforce Stock Falls As Earnings, Revenue Predictions Miss Views

Salesforce beat estimates for the latest quarter but gave a disappointing forecast for the year.

Salesforce trims full-year expectations for earnings and revenue

Salesforce Inc on Wednesday cut its full-year revenue forecast, signaling strong competition in the booming cloud-computing space.

Salesforce cuts annual revenue forecast

Salesforce Inc. executives trimmed their forecast for the year and projected a worse third quarter than Wall Street expected Wednesday, while promising billions in stock repurchases for the first time.

Salesforce stock slumps after trimmed earnings and sales forecast outweighs first major stock-buyback plan

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salesforce Announces Strong Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

Salesforce Announces Strong Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #commission--Spiff today announced it has launched Commission Estimator on Salesforce AppExchange, empowering customers to provide real-time potential commissions based on quote configurations. The Commission Estimator brings together the complexity of the quoting process with the power of Spiff's commission engine to motivate sales teams even earlier in the sales process. Integrated directly with Salesforce, Spiff's Commission Estimator is currently available on AppExchange

Spiff Announces Commission Estimator on Salesforce AppExchange, the World's Leading Enterprise Cloud Marketplace

Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM) is slated to step into the earnings confessional after the close tomorrow, Aug. 24.

Salesforce Prepares for Latest Earnings Call

Splunk

The three major U.S. equity indexes closed sharply lower Monday. The Dow Jones industrials dropped 1.91%, the S&P 500 lost 2.14% and the Nasdaq tumbled by 2.55%.

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An analyst price target cut leads to a bit of a sell-off.

Why Salesforce Stock Tumbled Today

Salesforce shares have lagged the S&P 500's remarkable rally over the last month, declining a marginal 0.4%.

Salesforce Q2 Preview: Can Shares Find New Life?

Salesforce's (CRM) Q2 results are likely to reflect gains from acquisitions and partnerships along with the benefits of the solid demand for its solutions amid the accelerated digital transformation.

Cloud Adoption, Buyouts to Aid Salesforce (CRM) Q2 Earnings

Apple

Microsoft

A bear market rally, or the start of another bull run? This was the question posed by Wedbush Securities in the wake of the latest earnings season from the US tech sector and after a 17% rally of the Nasdaq from its mid-June low.

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