Overview
- Salesforce exceeded second quarter earnings expectations and provided a positive outlook, with revenue growing 11% year-over-year.
- The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.12 on revenue of $8.6 billion, surpassing analyst estimates.
- Salesforce lifted its full-year revenue and earnings guidance on continued strong demand for business software.
- The company has implemented cost-cutting measures including layoffs and price increases to boost profit margins.
- Salesforce delivered a 31.6% profit margin for the quarter, meeting activist investor demands to exceed 30% margins.