salesforce(CRM) - 2026 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 revenue was $10.26 billion, up 9% year over year, and 8% in constant currency [11][44] - Non-GAAP operating margin was strong at 35.5%, with operating cash flow reaching $2.3 billion, up 17% year over year [12][44] - Current remaining performance obligation (CRPO) ended at $29.4 billion, up 11% year over year [12][45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Agentforce and Data 360 ARR was up 114% year over year, with Agentforce ARR specifically up 330% year over year [13][43] - Subscription and support revenue grew 10% year over year in nominal terms [44] - Operating cash flow is projected to finish the year with nearly $15 billion, exceeding Walmart's operating cash flow [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong business growth was observed in North America and EMEA, particularly in France and the UK, while Asia-Pacific showed constraints, especially in Australia and India [45] - The small and mid-market business continued to perform well, with enterprise growth accelerating [45] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on accelerating Agentforce and Data 360 adoption, with a strong emphasis on customer success and operational excellence [42][46] - Strategic acquisitions, such as Informatica, are aimed at enhancing the data foundation and are expected to be accretive within 12 months [30][47] - The company is positioning itself for sustainable, profitable growth through disciplined investments and capital allocation strategies [7][47] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong demand for Agentforce and the transition to agentic enterprises, highlighting a significant shift in customer needs [58][60] - The company anticipates continued momentum in bookings and revenue growth, with a focus on leveraging AI and data integration [48][49] - Management noted that the last mile of AI implementation is challenging, but customers are increasingly recognizing the need for integrated solutions [59][60] Other Important Information - The company processed over 3.2 trillion tokens through its large language model gateway, indicating significant adoption and usage of AI capabilities [19][20] - The company reported that 90% of the Forbes top 50 AI companies are using Salesforce, showcasing its strong market position [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on customer expectations regarding generative AI and DIY solutions - Miguel Milano highlighted that customers are moving from experimentation to frustration with DIY solutions and are increasingly recognizing the need for integrated AI solutions that provide context and data [56][58] Question: Expansion of sales representatives and productivity - Miguel Milano noted that the company has increased capacity by 20% and is on track to finish the year with 15% more enabled capacity, which is expected to capture the growing demand effectively [63][65]