Salesforce Surges on AI-Driven Q2 Earnings Beat

Salesforce Inc. reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results on August 26, 2026, driven by rapid growth in its artificial intelligence products and a significant increase in profitability. The company’s shares jumped more than 11% in after-hours trading following the earnings release. The cloud software giant posted revenue of $11.3 billion for the quarter, an 11% increase from the same period a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share reached $5.90, sharply exceeding Wall Street’s estimate of $3.27. Salesforce also raised its full-year fiscal 2027 outlook, now forecasting revenue between $46.1 billion and $46.4 billion, representing annual growth of 11% to 12%.