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May 28, 2026

Salesforce 1QFY Update Agentforce and Headless CRM

Quarterly UpdateEquitiesInformation Technology

Salesforce delivered a strong 1Q with a significant EPS beat, though it slightly lowered short-term guidance. Goldman maintains a Buy rating, focusing on Headless CRM and Agentforce as core drivers for fiscal 2027 growth.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Salesforce 1Q EPS beat Street estimates by 24%, driven by higher EBIT margins (135bps above Street) and a lower share count.
  • 2.The introduction of 'Headless CRM' allows agents to pull data directly from the tech stack, bypassing the traditional UI and potentially expanding the market.
  • 3.Strong momentum is noted in Agentforce, with top customers spending 1.5x more over the last year.

Table of Contents

  • Earnings Recap
  • Valuation and Key Risks
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • GS Factor Profile
  • M&A Rank
  • Quantum
  • Disclosures
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)
  • Regulatory disclosures
  • Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
  • General disclosures

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Authors

Gabriela BorgesCallie ValentiSelina Zhang

Securities

CRMInformaticaVEEV

Themes

Agentic AI in SaaSHeadless CRM ArchitectureEnterprise Software Margin Expansion

Regions

North AmericaUnited States