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Salesforce raises annual revenue forecasts on AI product momentum

Created at 26 Aug · 8:16 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Salesforce has increased its annual revenue and earnings per share forecasts, citing strong demand for its AI-powered tools and autonomous agents. The company now expects fiscal 2027 revenue between $46.1 billion and $46.4 billion.

Key Numbers

$46.1B - $46.4BSalesforce fiscal 2027 revenue forecast
$16.67 - $16.71Salesforce fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS forecast
$41B - $41.3BSalesforce fiscal 2026 revenue forecast
$11.27 - $11.33Salesforce fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS forecast
$9.83BSalesforce Q1 revenue
$900MSalesforce Data Cloud ARR
7%Salesforce share price increase in extended trading
$8BAcquisition cost of Informatica

Who's Involved

Salesforce
San Francisco-based company that raised revenue forecasts
Marc Benioff
CEO of Salesforce, citing incredible demand for AI and data products
Salesforce raises annual revenue forecasts on AI product momentum

↳ Why This Matters

The increased forecasts indicate Salesforce is successfully capitalizing on the enterprise demand for AI-driven solutions, potentially signaling a broader trend of resilient technology spending despite economic headwinds.

Key facts

  • Salesforce raised its annual revenue forecast for fiscal 2027 to between $46.1 billion and $46.4 billion.
  • The company also increased its adjusted earnings per share forecast for fiscal 2027.
  • Salesforce reported Q1 revenue of $9.83 billion.
  • The company's Data Cloud product achieved $900 million in annual recurring revenue in the prior quarter.
  • Salesforce raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to between $41 billion and $41.3 billion.

Salesforce has raised its annual revenue and earnings per share forecasts, signaling confidence in the accelerating adoption of its AI-powered autonomous agents and cloud services. The company now expects fiscal 2027 revenue to be between $46.1 billion and $46.4 billion, an increase from its previous outlook. The adjusted earnings per share forecast for fiscal 2027 was also raised to a range of $16.67 to $16.71.

For fiscal 2026, Salesforce had previously raised its revenue guidance to between $41 billion and $41.3 billion. The company's Q1 revenue reached $9.83 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Demand for its AI platform, Agentforce, has been strong, with thousands of deals secured. The Data Cloud product alone generated $900 million in annual recurring revenue in the prior quarter.

CEO Marc Benioff noted "incredible demand" for Salesforce's AI and data products, with annual recurring revenue nearing $4 billion. The company's recent $8 billion acquisition of data-management provider Informatica is expected to bolster its AI capabilities and data integration offerings. Despite global macroeconomic uncertainties, enterprise cloud and AI spending remains resilient, contributing to Salesforce's optimistic outlook.

Frequently asked questions

Salesforce now expects fiscal 2027 revenue to be between $46.1 billion and $46.4 billion.

The company is seeing strong demand for its AI-powered autonomous agents and cloud services, which automate sales, service, and marketing tasks.

Salesforce reported Q1 revenue of $9.83 billion, surpassing analyst estimates.

The $8 billion acquisition of Informatica is expected to significantly bolster Salesforce's AI capabilities and data integration offerings.

What Happens Next

01Salesforce must demonstrate sustained organic growth to satisfy investor expectations.
02The full financial impact of new AI products like Agentforce may take time to materialize significantly.
03The integration of Informatica is critical and expected to close early in fiscal 2027.
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How It Developed

Salesforce raised its annual revenue forecast.
The company's shares rose 7% in extended trading.
Salesforce now expects fiscal 2027 revenue between $46.1 billion and $46.4 billion.
The company also raised its annual adjusted earnings per share forecast.
Salesforce raised its full-year revenue guidance to between $41 billion and $41.3 billion for fiscal 2026.
Salesforce's Q1 revenue was $9.83 billion.
The company's Data Cloud product generated $900 million of annual recurring revenue in the prior quarter.

Sources

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Salesforce raises annual revenue forecasts on AI product momentumReuters
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Salesforce (CRM) Boosts 2026 Revenue Forecast Amid ...theglobeandmail.com

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