Salesforce Ceo Marc Benioff on Guidance Miss: 'We'll Have a Great Year'
A little air has been let out of the balloon that had become Salesforce shares after the company's 2025 earnings per share outlook came in below consensus. The stock had run up 16% in the six months prior to the earnings release on optimism around the financial impact of Salesforce's new Agentforce technology. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff expressed confidence that the company will deliver upside on its operating margin guidance for this year.
- This cautious approach to guidance may be a sign of a more conservative outlook, as executives weigh the impact of various factors such as the CFO transition and currency fluctuations.
- How will Salesforce's ability to maintain growth and exceed expectations in 2025 influence its valuation and long-term prospects?