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Salesforce Raises FY2026 GAAP EPS Guidance from $6.95-$7.03 to $7.15-$7.21 vs $7.24 Est; Raises FY2026 Sales Guidance from $40.50B-$40.90B to $41.00B-$41.30B vs $40.83B Est

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Salesforce shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results.

Salesforce Sees Q2 GAAP EPS $1.80-$1.82 vs $1.71 Est; Sees Sales $10.110B-$10.160B vs $10.01B Est

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Salesforce Q1 Adj. EPS $2.58 Beats $2.55 Estimate, Sales $9.83B Beat $9.75B Estimate

Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) is in the news with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45617449/salesforce-strikes-8-billion-acquisition-to-boost-ai-and-data-cloud-power">$8 billion buyout </a>of data management company Informatica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFA#NYSE">INFA</a>), an ambitious foray into the AI and data integration business. But the tech behemoth isn&#8217;t only in the spotlight for the deal –investors are also eagerly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/05/45646698/salesforce-inc-ai-ambitions-vs-stock-realities-ahead-of-q1-earnings-reveal">awaiting its fiscal Q1 2026 earnings release</a>, due after the market close Wednesday. Between a fresh M&amp;A appetite and expanding AI roots, CRM-focused funds could be on the cusp of a data-driven rally.
ETFs In The Spotlight
The Informatica acquisition and the expected earnings release have implications for a number of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs that have big stakes in Salesforce</a>:
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>): 7.4% weightage
First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>): 5.4% weightage
FT Vest Dow Jones Internet &amp; Target Income ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDND#BATS">FDND</a>): 5.4% weightage
These ETFs would stand to benefit if Salesforce&#8217;s quarterly earnings beat or meet forecasts and if the market perceives the Informatica acquisition as a strategic play in the growing AI space.
Can Salesforce Deliver?
Analysts are calling for Salesforce to post adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.55 on revenue of $9.75 billion, improving year over year from $2.44 EPS and $9.13 billion in revenue. Such a performance would demonstrate the company&#8217;s ongoing growth trend, but at a more tempered rate than what it experienced during its previous years of explosive expansion.
The earnings announcement is especially important since it will give us clues on how Salesforce&#8217;s recent strategic actions, such as acquiring Informatica, will affect its financial well-being and competitive standing in the AI-powered enterprise software industry.
Bottom Line
The dual emphasis by Salesforce on strategic acquisitions as well as strong earnings performance make it an important contributor to the AI and enterprise software industries. Both investors and ETF observers will be listening to the Q1 earnings announcement for signals about the direction of the company and the wider ramifications for tech-themed investment vehicles.
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After a sharp Tuesday rally fueled by optimism over improved U.S.-EU trade ties, Wall Street stalled midweek as rising Treasury yields reasserted pressure ahead of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&#8217;s earnings report and the release of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve"> key Federal Reserve minutes.</a>
Major U.S. stock indexes paused on Wednesday, digesting recent gains as yields on longer-term Treasury bonds resumed their climb. The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.2% to 5,900 points by midday in New York, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 held flat. Small-cap stocks underperformed sharply, with the Russell 2000 down 0.8%.
Sector performance was broadly negative, with 9 of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors trading lower. Technology and communication services were the only sectors managing to avoid losses. 
All eyes are on Nvidia, which is set to report earnings after Wednesday's closing bell. Wall Street expects earnings per share of 88 cents and revenue of $43.2 billion, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> estimates.
Beyond the headline figures, investors will be closely watching two key aspects: the impact of the U.S. export ban on the H20 chips destined for China and the forward guidance. CEO Jensen Huang already said the company could face a $5 billion annual earnings hit due to export restrictions, making this quarter&#8217;s outlook pivotal for market sentiment.
The Federal Reserve's minutes from its May meeting will also be released. The Federal Open Market Committee left rates unchanged in the 4.25%-4.50% range. Chair Jerome Powell signaled little urgency to cut rates, citing inflation risks partly tied to newly proposed trade tariffs.
Markets will parse the minutes for hints on the Fed's timeline for easing monetary policy, particularly as inflation data remains stubbornly elevated.
After a brief relief, bond markets came under renewed pressure. The yield on the 30-year Treasury note climbed 5 basis points to 5%, while the 10-year yield rose to 4.5%. Investors remain concerned about the trajectory of U.S. fiscal policy, with swelling budget deficits raising doubts about long-term debt sustainability.
The U.S. dollar rallied for a second straight session, decoupling from other U.S. assets. Meanwhile, gold slipped 0.2%, dipping below $3,300 per ounce. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 2%, trading near $107,000 as speculative appetite in cryptocurrencies waned.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,427.45</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,908.48</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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<td>42,230.96</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<td>2,074.61</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;Benzinga Pro&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.2% down to $589.76.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.3% to $422.71.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;held steady at $521.25.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.8% to $206.15.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Communication Select&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, up 0.2%; the&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.3%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) rallied over 12% – on pace for the strongest one-day rally since March 2020 – after the company announced the reappointment of Rob Katz as CEO. </li>
<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) fell almost 10% after announcing the purchase of 4,710 Bitcoin.</li>
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Stocks reacting to earnings reports include: 
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<li>HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) up 6.67%</li>
<li>Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) down 14.62%</li>
<li>DICK&#8217;S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) up 1.89%</li>
<li>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) up 18.83%</li>
<li>Macy&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) up 1.46%</li>
<li>Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) up 3.45%</li>
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Stocks slated to report earnings after the close include Nvidia Corp, Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>), Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>), HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>), Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>), e.l.f. Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>), nCino Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>), C3.ai Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>), Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), Pure Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>), and SentinelOne Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>).
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DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintained Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with an Underperform and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$200 price target</a> on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Salesforce announced it had <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45617449/salesforce-strikes-8-billion-acquisition-to-boost-ai-and-data-cloud-power" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreed to acquire</a> Informatica Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFA#NYSE">INFA</a>) for $8 billion or $25 per share, net of its current investment in the company in cash (11% premium to Informatica&#8217;s Friday close), Luria said.
According to the analyst, this is Salesforce&#8217;s first headline M&amp;A deal since the company acquired Slack in 2021 for $28 billion.
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Since 2021, Salesforce has completed several strategic bolt-ons to enhance its data and AI offerings. The Informatica deals mark the third consecutive transaction focused on adding incremental data capabilities to the company&#8217;s growing product portfolio, specifically its Data Cloud offering.
While he noted potential benefits from adding Informatica&#8217;s data management capabilities, he is hesitant to endorse the deal given Informatica&#8217;s suboptimal execution track record and legacy technology offerings.
Luria noted that part of the reasoning for the rerating was that Salesforce would start covering up its slowing organic growth with acquisitions. The first part was evident on Tuesday, and the second part will be evident when Salesforce reports on Wednesday after the close, as per the analyst.
While the acquisition may become financially accretive in the second year, he did not believe that buying a legacy technology company that has lost its growth would change the fact that Salesforce is losing its own organic growth.
Luria said that just over a year ago, in April 2024, it was rumored that Salesforce was in advanced talks with Informatica to acquire the business for ~$10 billion.
While Informatica shareholders welcomed this news, Salesforce investors did not respond favorably, and shares declined 7% after the announcement, the analyst said.
He noted that several factors led to this initial reaction, but the wave of criticism from investors and market analysts seemed to center around Salesforce&#8217;s intentions to integrate Informatica&#8217;s legacy data capabilities with the company&#8217;s existing data cloud offering, which it has been building over the past few years.
Luria also inhabited this camp, taking a more skeptical view of this deal&#8217;s long-term strategic rationale from a product and innovation perspective.
Going forward, Luria expects Salesforce to continue acquiring software providers who offer additive features, allowing the business to push Agentforce to incremental customers.
The analyst is already street low for fiscal 2026 revenue growth at 5.5% versus consensus of 7.5%.
Price Actions: CRM shares traded lower by 0.37% at $276.19 at the last check Wednesday.
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Salesforce Buying Spree Worries Analyst Who Sees Informatica Deal As Cover For Weak Growth

On Tuesday, Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) officially agreed to acquire Informatica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFA#NYSE">INFA</a>) for approximately $8 billion in equity value, net of Salesforce's current investment in Informatica.
Under the terms of the agreement, holders of Informatica's Class A and Class B-1 common stock will receive $25 in cash per share.
Upon close, Salesforce plans to rapidly integrate Informatica's technology stack including data integration, quality, governance, and unified metadata for Agentforce, and a single data pipeline with MDM on Data Cloud.
Informatica shares gained 0.5% to trade at $24.04 on Wednesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Informatica following the announcement.
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<li>RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg maintained Informatica with a Sector Perform and raised the price target from $22 to $25.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Andrew Nowinski maintained Informatica with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $19 to $25.</li>
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These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Informatica

Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) is back in the spotlight, and not just for its high-profile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45617449/salesforce-strikes-8-billion-acquisition-to-boost-ai-and-data-cloud-power">$8 billion Informatica acquisition</a>. With first-quarter earnings set to drop after the bell on Wednesday, the real question is whether CEO Marc Benioff's AI-fueled ambitions can finally light a fire under a stock that&#8217;s been stuck in reverse.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Powering Its Agentforce Platform</h2>
CRM stock has shed over 16% year-to-date and 4.35% in just the past month. Wall Street expects the company to report an EPS of $2.55 on revenue of $9.75 billion for the quarter, as it reports after the market closes. Following a revenue miss earlier this year, the tech giant has taken a reputational bruise even as it builds what it calls the "AI-first enterprise cloud."
The recent buyout of Convergence.ai and now Informatica shows Salesforce isn't just talking a big AI game—it's doubling down on data to power its Agentforce platform.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analysts See 22% Upside, CRM Stock Stuck In A Tug-Of-War</h2>
Wall Street, meanwhile, is divided but leaning optimistic. Analysts at WestPark Capital, Needham, and UBS reiterated Buy-equivalent ratings, with an average target of $340 &#8211; implying a 22% upside. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/analyst-ratings">Street consensus</a> is even more bullish, hovering near $371.
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Technically, CRM stock is stuck in a tug-of-war. The eight-day and 20-day simple moving averages (SMAs) sit above the current share price of $277.19, flashing short-term bearish signals. But the 50-day SMA tells a more bullish story, suggesting some medium-term recovery potential for CRM stock. 
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) sits at 3.01, indicating growing upward momentum, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 49.84 suggests CRM stock isn't oversold—yet.
With over $14 billion in cash, Salesforce has the firepower to keep its AI dreams alive. But investors burned by past M&amp;A sprees are watching closely.
Can the company turn these shiny new toys into real revenue, or is this another case of clouded judgment? Salesforce will need to deliver not just on earnings, but on the narrative.
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Salesforce Inc: AI Ambitions Vs. Stock Realities Ahead Of Q1 Earnings Reveal

DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintains Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Underperform and maintains $200 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Underperform on Salesforce, Maintains $200 Price Target

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Needham raised Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) price target from $115 to $125. Needham analyst Mike Cikos maintained a Buy rating. Okta shares closed at $125.50 on Tuesday. See how other<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKTA/analyst-ratings"> analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. raised the price target for Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNV#NYSE">FNV</a>) from $180 to $195. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Heiko Ihle maintained a Buy rating. Franco-Nevada shares closed at $168.24 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FNV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Jefferies cut Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCKT#NASDAQ">RCKT</a>) price target from $29 to $2.5. Jefferies analyst Andrew Tsai downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Rocket Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $2.33 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCKT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo increased the price target for Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBDC#NYSE">BBDC</a>) from $8.5 to $9.5. Wells Fargo analyst Finian O&#8217;Shea upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Barings BDC shares closed at $9.24 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bbdc/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo cut the price target for Runway Growth Finance Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RWAY#NASDAQ">RWAY</a>) from $10 to $9.5. Wells Fargo analyst Finian O&#8217;Shea downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight. Runway Growth Finance shares closed at $9.83 on Tuesday. See how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RWAY/analyst-ratings">other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>D. Boral Capital cut CollPlant Biotechnologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLGN#NASDAQ">CLGN</a>) price target from $14 to $12. D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert maintained a Buy rating. CollPlant Biotechnologies shares settled at $1.93 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLGN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity increased Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAER#NASDAQ">BAER</a>) price target from $5 to $5.25. Canaccord Genuity analyst Austin Moeller maintained a Buy rating. Bridger Aerospace shares closed at $1.37 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAER/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity cut Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) price target from $400 to $350. Canaccord Genuity analyst David Hynes maintained a Buy rating. Salesforce shares closed at $277.19 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies cut the price target for Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) from $7 to $6. Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating. Sunrun shares settled at $7.19 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RUN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo raised The Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMB#NYSE">WMB</a>) price target from $64 to $67. Wells Fargo analyst Praneeth Satish maintained an Overweight rating. Williams Companies shares closed at $60.10 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Williams Companies To Rally Over 11%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday

Canaccord Genuity analyst David Hynes maintains Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $400 to $350.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Salesforce, Lowers Price Target to $350

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) will release its first-quarter earnings results after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/crm/earnings">closing bell on Wednesday, May 28</a>.
Analysts expect the San Francisco, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.55 per share, up from $2.44 per share in the year-ago period. Salesforce projects to report quarterly revenue at $9.75 billion, compared to $9.13 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Tuesday, Salesforce officially agreed to acquire Informatica for approximately $8 billion in equity value, net of Salesforce's current investment in Informatica.
Salesforce shares gained 1.5% to close at $277.19 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/crm/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>UBS analyst Karl Keirstead maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $320 to $300 on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $367 to $350 on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $335 to $320 on May 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Gregg Moskowitz maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $425 to $380 on May 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $400 to $315 on April 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
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Salesforce Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

WestPark Capital analyst Curtis Shauger reiterates Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Buy and maintains $320 price target.

WestPark Capital Reiterates Buy on Salesforce, Maintains $320 Price Target

Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterates Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Buy and maintains $400 price target.

Needham Reiterates Buy on Salesforce, Maintains $400 Price Target

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Eagle Point Credit Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECC#NYSE">ECC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $52.27 million. 
• Eagle Point Income (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIC#NYSE">EIC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $14.25 million. 
• Monro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNRO#NASDAQ">MNRO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $289.50 million. 
• Sociedad Quimica Y Minera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $1.02 billion. 
• REX American Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REX#NYSE">REX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $161.27 million. 
• Abercrombie &amp; Fitch (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.33 per share on revenue of $1.06 billion. 
• Reservoir Media (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSVR#NASDAQ">RSVR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $40.94 million. 
• CollPlant Biotechnologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLGN#NASDAQ">CLGN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $9.76 million. 
• Macy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $4.43 billion. 
• Capri Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $982.81 million. 
• VNET Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $309.74 million. 
• Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $4.32 per share on revenue of $3.60 billion. 
• Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Nano Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.40 per share on revenue of $3.31 billion. 
• Bank of Montreal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMO#NYSE">BMO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.84 per share on revenue of $6.39 billion. 
• Icecure Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICCM#NASDAQ">ICCM</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.08 per share on revenue of $750 thousand. 
• Amber International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBR#NASDAQ">AMBR</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Sono-Tek (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOTK#NASDAQ">SOTK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $5.12 million. 
• OneConnect Financial Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCFT#NYSE">OCFT</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCO#NASDAQ">CMCO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $250.05 million. 
• Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $212.00 million. 
• Ituran Location &amp; Control (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITRN#NASDAQ">ITRN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $88.47 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• SentinelOne (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.24 per share on revenue of $228.40 million. 
• e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.72 per share on revenue of $326.67 million. 
• Ncino (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $140.13 million. 
• C3.ai (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.20 per share on revenue of $107.70 million. 
• ATS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATS#NYSE">ATS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $689.21 million. 
• Nordson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.36 per share on revenue of $671.91 million. 
• NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $43.25 billion. 
• HP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.80 per share on revenue of $13.12 billion. 
• U-Haul Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHAL#NYSE">UHAL</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.26 per share on revenue of $1.16 billion. 
• Veeva Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.74 per share on revenue of $728.33 million. 
• Synopsys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.40 per share on revenue of $1.60 billion. 
• Pure Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $770.35 million. 
• Agilent Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.26 per share on revenue of $1.63 billion. 
• Nutanix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $626.75 million. 
• Noah Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOAH#NYSE">NOAH</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Ooma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OOMA#NYSE">OOMA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $64.82 million. 
• Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.55 per share on revenue of $9.75 billion. 
• Phreesia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHR#NYSE">PHR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $114.98 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For May 28, 2025

UBS analyst Karl Keirstead maintains Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $320 to $300.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Salesforce, Lowers Price Target to $300

BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintains Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $367 to $350.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Salesforce, Lowers Price Target to $350

Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-05-28. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Salesforce will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.55.
The market awaits Salesforce's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.17 in the last quarter, leading to a 4.04% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Salesforce's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.61</td>
<td>2.44</td>
<td>2.11</td>
<td>2.37</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.78</td>
<td>2.41</td>
<td>2.56</td>
<td>2.44</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>11.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-20.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748354458_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Salesforce were trading at $273.13 as of May 26. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 0.13%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views on Salesforce</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Salesforce.
Salesforce has received a total of 28 ratings from analysts, with the consensus rating as Neutral. With an average one-year price target of $339.36, the consensus suggests a potential 24.25% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Palantir Technologies, Intuit and SAP, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Palantir Technologies, with an average 1-year price target of $101.5, suggesting a potential 62.84% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Intuit, with an average 1-year price target of $769.21, suggesting a potential 181.63% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for SAP, with an average 1-year price target of $322.0, suggesting a potential 17.89% upside.</li>
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<h3>Analysis Summary for Peers</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Palantir Technologies, Intuit and SAP, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>Salesforce</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>7.60%</td>
<td>$7.78B</td>
<td>2.85%</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>39.34%</td>
<td>$710.88M</td>
<td>4.11%</td>
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<td>Outperform</td>
<td>15.10%</td>
<td>$6.56B</td>
<td>14.81%</td>
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<td>SAP</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>12.09%</td>
<td>$6.61B</td>
<td>3.91%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Salesforce ranks in the middle for revenue growth among its peers. It has the lowest gross profit margin. The return on equity of Salesforce is also lower compared to its peers. Overall, Salesforce is positioned in the lower tier when compared to its peers across these key metrics.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Salesforce</h3>
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing solutions. The company offers customer relationship management technology that brings companies and customers together. Its Customer 360 platform helps the group to deliver a single source of truth, connecting customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help companies sell, service, market, and conduct commerce. It also offers Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing campaigns, Commerce Cloud as an e-commerce engine, the Salesforce Platform, which allows enterprises to build applications, and other solutions, such as MuleSoft for data integration.
<h3>Salesforce: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Salesforce's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 7.6%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Salesforce's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 17.09%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Salesforce's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.85%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Salesforce's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.76%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, Salesforce adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Salesforce visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

What's Next: Salesforce's Earnings Preview

Informatica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFA#NYSE">INFA</a>) stock surged on Monday amid reports that Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) is weighing the acquisition of the software company after a prior deal failed to fructify in 2024.
On Tuesday, Salesforce officially <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45615094/salesforce-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-informatica" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreed to acquire</a> Informatica for approximately $8 billion in equity value, net of Salesforce&#8217;s current investment in Informatica.
Under the terms of the agreement, holders of Informatica&#8217;s Class A and Class B-1 common stock will receive $25 in cash per share.
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Upon close, Salesforce plans to rapidly integrate Informatica&#8217;s technology stack including data integration, quality, governance, and unified metadata for Agentforce, and a single data pipeline with MDM on Data Cloud.
Salesforce will also support Informatica&#8217;s continued strategy of building best-in-class, AI-powered data management products.
Salesforce plans to invest in Informatica&#8217;s ecosystem of data and infrastructure partners and apply Salesforce&#8217;s marketing and distribution teams to accelerate the growth of Informatica&#8217;s cloud business.
Cloud Software Group, formerly Citrix Systems Inc had also eyed the deal, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-23/salesforce-is-said-back-in-talks-to-acquire-informatica?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Saturday. Informatica held $1.9 billion in total debt, as per Bloomberg data.
Informatica&nbsp;stock, down over 24% in the last 12 months, has long been a potential takeover target. However, Bloomberg analyst&nbsp;Sunil Rajgopal&nbsp;highlighted an overlap between Informatica and Salesforce&#8217;s MuleSoft unit could attract regulatory scrutiny.
In April 2024, Salesforce ended its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/04/38357035/whats-going-on-with-salesforce-and-informatica-stock-monday" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquisition discussions with</a> Informatica after disagreeing on terms.
Informatica, founded in 1993, provides customers with cloud-based, subscription data management services and automation solutions, including Unilever and Deloitte.&nbsp;
In early 2023, Salesforce faced criticism for its acquisition strategy from activist investors such as ValueAct Capital and Elliott Management, leading to cost reductions, increased share repurchases, and the dissolution of its mergers and acquisitions board committee.&nbsp;
Salesforce has acquired numerous companies over the years, including Tableau Software for $15.7 billion in 2019 and Slack Technologies for nearly $28 billion in 2020, marking its most significant acquisitions.
Salesforce held $14.03 billion in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43989185/salesforce-announces-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash and equivalents</a> as of January 31, 2025.
BofA Securities&nbsp;analyst Brad Sills&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45357365/salesforce-sales-cloud-ai-integration-and-cloud-upsells-drive-analyst-confidence-in-long-term-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">rerated the stock</a> backed by Salesforce Sales Cloud as the company&#8217;s flagship offering, generating an estimated subscription revenue of $7.9 billion in fiscal 2026.
It is growing at an estimated 9% growth rate (constant currency), keeping pace with Sills&#8217; estimate for total company subscription revenue.
Price Actions: INFA shares traded higher by 5.63% at $23.82 premarket on the last check Tuesday. CRM shares traded higher by 0.57%.
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