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    Salesforce stock jumps 18% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain

    Salesforce stock surged 18% after reporting Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, with adjusted EPS of $5.90 against a $3.27 estimate and revenue of $11.35 billion versus $11.32 billion projected. Revenue grew 11% y…

    Key takeaways
    • 01Revenue grew 11% year-over-year.
    • 02The company recorded a $2.6 billion gain on strategic investments, driven by its stake in Anthropic, which appreciated 115.77%.
    • 03Salesforce raised its full-year guidance, citing growing traction in its AI product portfolio.

    Salesforce stock surged 18% after reporting Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, with adjusted EPS of $5.90 against a $3.27 estimate and revenue of $11.35 billion versus $11.32 billion projected. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year. The company recorded a $2.6 billion gain on strategic investments, driven by its stake in Anthropic, which appreciated 115.77%. Salesforce raised its full-year guidance, citing growing traction in its AI product portfolio.

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