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%.

The results were fueled by accelerating demand for the company’s AI and data offerings. CEO Marc Benioff described the period as one of Salesforce’s strongest quarters, highlighting that annual recurring revenue from these businesses is approaching $4 billion. Specifically, the Agentforce and Data 360 products generated nearly $3.9 billion in annual recurring revenue, an increase of more than 210% year over year. Agentforce ARR alone surpassed $1.5 billion, climbing more than 240%.