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Salesforce, Inc.: Q1 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 27 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 raised, 4 lowered, 3 new, 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record revenue, deals and cash flow: Management described the quarter as a record for revenue, deals and cash flow. Revenue was $11.1 billion, up 13% Y/Y and 12% in constant currency. Source
  • Agentforce ARR above $1 billion: Agentforce ARR reached $1.2 billion, up 205% Y/Y. Informatica Cloud ARR was $1.1 billion within the combined figure. Source
  • GAAP operating margin 21.1%: Non-GAAP operating margin was 34.8%. Both margins were higher than the prior-year quarter's 19.8% GAAP and 32.3% non-GAAP. Source
  • Current RPO up 14%: Current RPO was $33.6 billion, up 14% Y/Y and 13% in constant currency. Total RPO was $67.9 billion, up 11% Y/Y. Source
  • Operating cash flow $6.7 billion: Operating cash flow was $6.7 billion, up 3% Y/Y, and free cash flow was $6.6 billion, up 4% Y/Y, with capital expenditures of $145 million. Source
  • Returned $27.5 billion to shareholders: Returns comprised $27.1 billion of share repurchases and $365 million of dividends. Source

“This was an outstanding quarter for Salesforce - record revenue, record deals, and cash flow,”

Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceSecond quarter FY27$11.27 - $11.35 billionNew
Diluted EPS, GAAP and non-GAAP SourceSecond quarter FY27GAAP $1.74 - $1.76; non-GAAP $3.25 - $3.27New
Current RPO growth SourceSecond quarter FY27Approximately 14% (approximately 13% in constant currency)New
Revenue SourceFull year FY27$45.9 - $46.2 billionRaised from $45.80 - $46.20 billion
Revenue growth SourceFull year FY2711% Y/Y; approximately 10% - 11% in constant currencyKept
Subscription and support revenue growth SourceFull year FY27Slightly under 12% Y/Y; approximately 11% in constant currencyKept
GAAP operating margin SourceFull year FY2720.6%Lowered from 20.9%
Non-GAAP operating margin SourceFull year FY2734.3%Kept
Diluted EPS, GAAP SourceFull year FY27$7.93 - $7.99Raised from $7.85 - $7.93
Diluted EPS, non-GAAP SourceFull year FY27$14.06 - $14.12Raised from $13.11 - $13.19
Operating cash flow growth SourceFull year FY27Approximately 4% - 5% Y/YLowered from Approximately 9% - 10% Y/Y
Free cash flow growth SourceFull year FY27Approximately 4% - 5%Lowered from Approximately 9% - 10%
Capital expenditures SourceFull year FY27Approximately 1.5% of revenueKept
GAAP tax provision rate SourceFull year FY2722.0%Raised from 21.0%
Non-GAAP tax rate SourceFull year FY2720.5%Kept
Diluted share count SourceFull year FY27839 million sharesLowered from 943 million shares

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year FY27 revenue guidance midpoint was raised, with the range now $45.9 billion to $46.2 billion. Source
  • New guidance: Second quarter FY27 revenue and EPS guidance was initiated, with revenue of $11.27 billion to $11.35 billion. Source
  • Guidance lowered: GAAP operating margin guidance moved to 20.6% from 20.9%. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Operating cash flow and free cash flow growth guidance moved to approximately 4% to 5% from approximately 9% to 10%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year GAAP and non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance ranges are higher than the prior release's ranges. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year subscription and support revenue growth guidance and non-GAAP operating margin guidance were maintained. Source
  • New: Management entered into a $25 billion accelerated share repurchase, with upfront delivery of 103 million shares. Source
  • New: A $25 billion debt issuance was made to fund the ASR, and the company cited it when updating cash flow guidance. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Record revenue, deals and cash flow: Management described the quarter as a record for revenue, deals and cash flow. Revenue was $11.1 billion, up 13% Y/Y and 12% in constant currency. Source
  • Subscription revenue grew 14%: Subscription and support revenue was $10.6 billion, up 14% Y/Y and 12% in constant currency, including a $428 million Informatica contribution. Source
  • GAAP and non-GAAP EPS both rose: GAAP diluted net income per share was $2.42, up 52% Y/Y, and non-GAAP was $3.88, up 50% Y/Y. Source
  • Investment gains lifted net income: Gains on strategic investments were $558 million, against a $63 million loss a year earlier. Interest expense rose to $317 million from $68 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • Data 360 and Headless grew 23%: Data 360, Headless Platform, and Other subscription revenue rose to $3.7 billion from $3.0 billion, up 23% in constant currency. Informatica sits in this category. Source
  • Agentforce Apps grew 7%: Agentforce Apps subscription revenue was $6.9 billion, up 7% in constant currency, from $6.3 billion a year earlier. Source
  • All three regions grew double digits: Americas revenue was $7.2 billion, up 11% in constant currency. Europe was $2.8 billion, up 12%, and Asia Pacific $1.1 billion, up 12%. Source

“We remain confident in delivering organic revenue acceleration in the second half of FY27, driven by growth in Sales, Service, Slack, Agentforce, and Data 360”

Robin Washington, President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Salesforce

Products, AI usage and customers

  • Agentforce ARR above $1 billion: Agentforce ARR reached $1.2 billion, up 205% Y/Y. Informatica Cloud ARR was $1.1 billion within the combined figure. Source
  • Agentic work units up 111%: AWUs delivered to date across Agentforce and Slack reached 3.8 billion, up 111% Q/Q. Tokens processed reached 28.6 trillion, up 152% Q/Q. Source
  • Premium SKU bookings up nearly 60%: Bookings from Agentforce One Edition and Agentforce for Apps, premium SKUs anchored in Sales and Service, grew nearly 60% Y/Y, including the value of agentic capabilities. Source
  • Existing customers drove bookings: Over half of Agentforce and Data 360 bookings in the quarter came from existing customers. Slack MCP passed 1 million active users within six weeks of launch. Source
  • Public Sector ARR passes $2 billion: Public Sector Industry Cloud ARR surpassed $2 billion, up 23% Y/Y, with Public Sector AWUs up nearly 400% Q/Q. Source

Margins and costs

  • GAAP operating margin 21.1%: Non-GAAP operating margin was 34.8%. Both margins were higher than the prior-year quarter's 19.8% GAAP and 32.3% non-GAAP. Source
  • Subscription cost of revenue rose: Subscription and support cost of revenues was $1.95 billion, against $1.61 billion, or 18% of total revenues versus 16% a year earlier. Source
  • Sales and marketing held near 34%: Sales and marketing expense was $3.8 billion, or 34% of revenues, versus 35% a year earlier. Restructuring expense was $80 million, against $36 million. Source
  • Intangible amortization and stock pay rose: Non-GAAP reconciliation shows amortization of purchased intangibles of $561 million and stock-based compensation of $870 million, against $395 million and $799 million. Source

“With more than $1 billion in Agentforce ARR, $3.4 billion in combined AI and data ARR, and 3.8 billion Agentic Work Units delivered for our customers, Salesforce has never been more essential.”

Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce

Demand, RPO and billings

  • Current RPO up 14%: Current RPO was $33.6 billion, up 14% Y/Y and 13% in constant currency. Total RPO was $67.9 billion, up 11% Y/Y. Source
  • Total RPO below January level: Total RPO was $67.9 billion at April 30, 2026, down from $72.4 billion at January 31, 2026. Current RPO was $33.6 billion, down from $35.1 billion. Source
  • Billings and other reached $7.2 billion: Billings and other was $7.2 billion, against $6.9 billion a year earlier. Unearned revenue ended at $20.4 billion, down from $24.3 billion. Source
  • Receivables fell from January level: Accounts receivable, net was $5.1 billion at April 30, 2026, against $14.3 billion at January 31, 2026. Source

Cash flow, capital and returns

  • Operating cash flow $6.7 billion: Operating cash flow was $6.7 billion, up 3% Y/Y, and free cash flow was $6.6 billion, up 4% Y/Y, with capital expenditures of $145 million. Source
  • Returned $27.5 billion to shareholders: Returns comprised $27.1 billion of share repurchases and $365 million of dividends. Source
  • ASR delivered most shares up front: The $25 billion ASR delivered 103 million shares up front, about 80% of the total expected, and the final settlement is expected in the third quarter of FY27. Source
  • Debt rose to $39.3 billion: Noncurrent debt rose to $39.3 billion from $10.4 billion, while current debt was zero against $4.0 billion a year-end earlier. Source
  • Cash and securities at period end: Cash and cash equivalents were $8.9 billion and marketable securities were $2.9 billion at April 30, 2026. Source

Strategy and FY30 targets

  • Organic acceleration expected in H2: Management said it remains confident in organic revenue acceleration in the second half of FY27, driven by Sales, Service, Slack, Agentforce, and Data 360. Source
  • FY30 targets remain on track: Management said it is executing its profitable growth framework and remains on track for its FY30 targets while maximizing shareholder value. Source
  • Agentforce positioned across Customer 360: Management said Agentforce now powers every Customer 360 application, positioning the company as the #1 Agentic CRM. Source

Coming up, as management said on 27 May 2026

  • ASR final settlement in Q3: The final settlement of the $25 billion ASR is expected in the third quarter of FY27. Source
  • Product and innovation webinar: Salesforce leaders will hold a Product and Innovation webinar on Headless 360 and Slack on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM PT. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Current remaining performance obligation Source$33.6 billion, up 14% Y/Y and 13% in constant currency
Remaining performance obligation Source$67.9 billion, up 11% Y/Y
Agentforce ARR Source$1.2 billion, up 205% Y/Y
Agentforce and Data 360 ARR Sourcenearly $3.4 billion, up over 200% Y/Y
Public Sector Industry Cloud ARR Sourcesurpasses $2 billion, up 23% Y/Y
Subscription and support revenue Source$10.6 billion, up 14% Y/Y
Billings and other Source$7.2 billion
AWUs delivered Source3.8 billion, up 111% Q/Q

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management said future gains or losses on the strategic investment portfolio could be material, and guidance assumes no change in its value. Source
  • Financial: Management noted the GAAP tax rate may fluctuate due to discrete tax items, valuation allowance changes, future acquisitions or other transactions. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said it remains on track to deliver its FY30 targets. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release expected organic revenue re-acceleration in the second half of FY27; the current release reaffirms this expectation.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.