Goldman Sachs
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
