Salesforce shares advance on strong results and optimistic forecast

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff participates in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025.Salesforce shares were volatile in extended trading on Wednesday after the sales and customer service software maker reported upbeat fiscal first-quarter results and guidance.Here's how the company performed relative to LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: $2.58 adjusted vs. 2.54 expectedRevenue:$9.83 billion vs. $9.75 billion expectedSalesforce's revenue grew 8% year over year in the ...