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Salesforce Shares Slide Over 7% After RBC Downgrade Despite Strong Q1 Results

Investor worries about the $8 billion Informatica acquisition have overshadowed Salesforce’s latest earnings beat

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Overview

  • Salesforce posted Q1 revenue of $9.83 billion, up 8% year-over-year, and adjusted earnings of $2.58 per share, both exceeding analyst estimates.
  • The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $41.0 billion–$41.3 billion following its strong quarterly performance.
  • Salesforce announced an $8 billion acquisition of Informatica to enhance its data integration and AI analytics capabilities.
  • RBC Capital downgraded Salesforce to “Sector Perform” and cut its price target to $275, leading to a 7.21% stock decline on May 29.
  • Evercore ISI reiterated an “Outperform” rating with a $350 price target, highlighting ongoing division among analysts on the company’s outlook.