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Salesforce stock jumps 11% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain
The company reported $11.35 billion in revenue and a $2.6 billion Anthropic investment gain as Agentforce annualized revenue topped $1.5 billion, up 240%.
Salesforce shares surged 12% following fiscal second-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations, with revenue increasing 11% to $11.35 billion and adjusted EPS reaching $5.90.
Bolstered by a $2.6 billion gain on Anthropic, net income jumped 87% to $3.53 billion, exceeding analyst projections and driving confidence in the company's strategic investments.
Salesforce announced Claudeforce, a new Claude plugin, alongside a $1.6 billion contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs and plans to acquire customer service startup Fin for $3.6 billion.
Annualized revenue from Agentforce products topped $1.5 billion, reflecting 240% year-over-year growth, as the company updated its full-year revenue forecast to $46.1 billion–$46.4 billion.
Current remaining performance obligation reached $33.5 billion, providing sustained revenue visibility as the company's AI-focused strategy continues gaining enterprise traction and validating its recent product pivot.