Salesforce stock plunged 21% after the company reported its first revenue miss since 2006.
AdvertisementSalesforce stock plunged as much as 21% on Thursday after the company reported its first revenue miss since 2006.
Here are the key numbers:AdvertisementQ1 Revenue: $9.13 billion, versus analyst estimates of $9.17 billion$9.13 billion, versus analyst estimates of $9.17 billion Q1 Adjusted earnings per share: $2.44, versus analyst estimates of $2.38$2.44, versus analyst estimates of $2.38 Q2 Revenue guidance: $9.2 billion to $9.25 billion, versus analyst estimates of $9.37 billion"Macro headwinds returned with a vengeance," analysts at Citi said in a note on Thursday.
AdvertisementGoldman Sachs reiterated its "Buy" rating on Salesforce and categorized the weakness in the company's results as "cyclical headwinds" that should ultimately dissipate.
AdvertisementCiti reiterated its "Neutral" rating and took a more cautious view on Salesforce following their results.
Persons:
—, Goldman Sachs, Dan Ives, Ives
Organizations:
Service, Citi, Bank of America, Sales