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Salesforce Forecasts $60 Billion Revenue by 2030, Shares Surge

10/17/2025

Summary

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Salesforce projects revenue to exceed $60 billion by 2030, ahead of analyst expectations of $58.37 billion, a forecast announced at Dreamforce.
The forecast relies on AI-driven solutions, especially the Agentforce platform.
Salesforce targets over 10% organic growth annually from fiscal 2026 to 2030, excluding contributions from its pending Informatica acquisition.
Following the announcement, Salesforce shares rose about 5%.
The company plans a $7 billion share buyback to enhance shareholder value.

History

Historical Context

Founded in March 1999 by Marc Benioff and others, Salesforce pioneered cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software. Despite setbacks during the dot-com bubble, it grew rapidly, reaching $21.25 billion in revenue by 2021. The company's forecast of exceeding $60 billion by 2030 highlights a significant shift towards AI-driven solutions, reflecting broader trends in the tech industry.

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Story summary

Salesforce projects revenue to exceed $60 billion by 2030, ahead of analyst expectations of $58.37 billion, a forecast announced at Dreamforce.
The forecast relies on AI-driven solutions, especially the Agentforce platform.
Salesforce targets over 10% organic growth annually from fiscal 2026 to 2030, excluding contributions from its pending Informatica acquisition.
Following the announcement, Salesforce shares rose about 5%.
The company plans a $7 billion share buyback to enhance shareholder value.

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