Salesforce Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Salesforce announced its Q1 fiscal year 2025 results, reporting a revenue of $9.13 billion, up 11% year-over-year. The company's GAAP operating margin was 18.7%, and non-GAAP operating margin was 32.1%. Strong operating and free cash flow were reported, with a focus on leveraging AI in their CRM offerings.
Q1 revenue reached $9.13 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year.
GAAP operating margin was 18.7%, while non-GAAP operating margin was 32.1%.
Operating cash flow was $6.25 billion, up 39% year-over-year, and free cash flow was $6.08 billion, up 43% year-over-year.
Current remaining performance obligation was $26.4 billion, up 10% year-over-year.
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Forward Guidance
Salesforce provided revenue guidance for Q2 FY25, expecting $9.20 billion to $9.25 billion, representing a 7% - 8% year-over-year growth. They maintained full-year FY25 revenue guidance of $37.7 billion to $38.0 billion, indicating an 8% - 9% year-over-year increase. The full year GAAP operating margin guidance was lowered to 19.9%, while maintaining a non-GAAP operating margin guidance of 32.5%.
Positive Outlook
- Q2 FY25 revenue is expected to be between $9.20 billion and $9.25 billion, indicating a 7-8% year-over-year growth.
- Full year FY25 revenue is projected to be between $37.7 billion and $38.0 billion, reflecting an 8-9% year-over-year growth.
- Non-GAAP operating margin for the full year FY25 is maintained at 32.5%.
- Full year FY25 GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be $6.04 - $6.12.
- Full year FY25 non-GAAP diluted EPS is projected to be $9.86 - $9.94.
Challenges Ahead
- Full year FY25 subscription & support revenue growth guidance was lowered to slightly below 10% Y/Y & Approximately 10% in CC.
- Full Year FY25 GAAP Operating Margin Guidance was lowered to 19.9%.
- Q2 FY25 revenue will be impacted by $50M Y/Y FX.
- Full Year FY25 revenue will be impacted by $100M Y/Y FX.
- Current Remaining Performance Obligation Growth (Y/Y) will be impacted by ($200M) Y/Y FX.
Revenue & Expenses
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