Salesforce is demonstrating strong operating leverage, with operating income growing 27.8% year-over-year in Q2 FY2027 on 10.8% revenue growth, driving a significant expansion in operating margin to 20.5%. However, this profitability narrative is increasingly ...
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Revenue growth decelerated to 10.8% in Q2 FY2027 from a high of 13.3% in Q1 FY2027, while operating margin expanded to 20.5% driven by SG&A expenses declining to 40.7% of revenue, indicating strong operational efficiency but a maturing core market.
Salesforce is considered undervalued with significant upside potential, boasting a three-year CAGR in the top 10% of its industry.
Salesforce's AI products like Agentforce and Data Cloud are experiencing explosive growth, expected to drive future revenue reacceleration.
Recent acquisitions such as Slack and Informatica, along with partnerships like Workday, enhance Salesforce's ecosystem and market position.
The enterprise software market, especially in AI, is becoming more competitive, potentially challenging Salesforce's market share.
Concerns exist about sustaining high growth rates, as revenue growth contracted in the past fiscal year according to some analyses.
Salesforce's high costs and complex pricing structure may hinder smaller companies from fully benefiting from its solutions.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 26, 2026 | $5.90+80.4% vs $3.27 | $11.3B+0.1% vs $11.3B |
Q2 2026 May 27, 2026 | $3.88+24.0% vs $3.13 | $11.1B+0.7% vs $11.1B |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $3.81+24.9% vs $3.05 | $11.2B+0.1% vs $11.2B |
Q4 2025 Dec 3, 2025 | $3.25+13.6% vs $2.86 | $10.3B-0.1% vs $10.3B |
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Shares of Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM, XETRA:FOO) were up 3.2% on Wednesday after the company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Listen Labs, an AI-powered customer research and human simulation platform. Listen Labs' AI agents design studies, conduct in-depth research and synthesize insights, shrinking a process that typically takes months down to days.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $236.69 | $193.85B | 30.34 | 9.58% | 17.96% | 12.4% | 0.7% | |
| $210.79 | $245.62B | 31.06 | 7.68% | 20.41% | 17.41% | — | |
| $138.08 | $397.12B | 23.68 | 17.35% | 26.36% | 42.1% | — | |
| $512.80 | $3.81T | 28.57 | 17.79% | 40.31% | 33.22% | — | |
| $137.76 | $142.42B | 82.49 | 20.88% | 11.34% | 13.77% | — | |
| $186.75 | $48.92B | 72.38 | 13.1% | 12.32% | 16.78% | — |
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) reported $43.94B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 86068% increase from $51.0M in 2003.
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) grew revenue by 9.6% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) is profitable, generating $9.66B in net income for fiscal year 2026 (18.0% net margin).
Yes, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.70%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.4%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) generated $15.15B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
