Salesforce (CRM) Jumps 5.5% on Q1 Beat, Raised Revenue Outlook
Salesforce (CRM) reported Q1 fiscal 2027 results that beat analyst expectations, with revenue of $9.13B and EPS of $2.44. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $37.7-$38.0B, driven by momentum in its Agentforce AI platform.
Key Numbers
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) reported better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, sending shares up 5.5% in after-hours trading. Revenue came in at $9.13 billion, up 11% year-over-year, while non-GAAP EPS of $2.44 topped consensus estimates.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Q1 FY2027 | Estimate | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.13B | $9.04B | +11% |
| Non-GAAP EPS | $2.44 | $2.38 | +12% |
| Non-GAAP Operating Margin | 32.1% | 31.5% | +120 bps |
Key Highlights
Salesforce attributed the strong performance to growing demand for its Agentforce AI platform, which offers AI-powered software on a usage-based pricing model. The company also noted robust growth in its cloud computing and consulting segments.
Guidance
Salesforce raised its full-year fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to a range of $37.7-$38.0 billion, up from the prior range of $37.5-$37.8 billion. It also guided non-GAAP EPS between $10.05 and $10.13.
Stock Impact
CRM shares jumped 5.5% following the announcement, partially offsetting losses from the stock's removal from several Russell growth benchmarks. The stock remains down about 8% year-to-date.
What This Means for Investors
Salesforce's results demonstrate its ability to deliver revenue and earnings growth despite index rebalancing headwinds. The focus on AI could provide an additional growth driver, but investors should monitor the impact of the pricing model shift on future margins.
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