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CRM Stock Performances
During the last trading session, Salesforce Inc (NYSE: CRM) traded at USD 186.43, a slight decrease from the previous day’s closing price of USD 186.59. The stock opened at USD 188.07, with a high of USD 189.77 and a low of USD 184.29, indicating some volatility in the market.
Salesforce Inc.’s price-to-earnings ratio is quite high at 893.59, which could indicate that investors have high expectations for the company’s growth potential. The lowest price recorded in the last 52 weeks was USD 222.16, while the highest price was USD 126.34. The current stock price falls in the mid-range of this 52-week period.
The average daily trading volume of Salesforce Inc. is 9,536,899, indicating that the stock is fairly liquid and easy to trade. The earnings per share (EPS) for the company is 0.21. It’s important to note that EPS is calculated by dividing the net income of a company by its outstanding shares. This is an important metric to measure a company’s profitability.
The percentage change in price since the end of yesterday’s trading is -0.09, which is a relatively small decrease. This could be due to a number of factors, including changes in the overall stock market, investor sentiment, or news about the company itself.
Salesforce Inc. has a market capitalization of USD 186,429,992,675, making it one of the largest companies in the tech industry. As of today, there are 1,000,000,000 shares outstanding, which is an important metric to consider when evaluating a company’s value.
Salesforce Inc. is a cloud-based software company that provides customer relationship management (CRM) tools and services to businesses of all sizes. The company was founded in 1999 and has since become one of the biggest players in the industry. Salesforce’s products and services include Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud, and more.
Salesforce has been growing steadily over the years, and the company’s financials reflect this. In its most recent earnings report, Salesforce reported a revenue increase of 23% year over year, reaching USD 6.8 billion in revenue for the quarter. The company also reported a net income of USD 267 million for the quarter, compared to a net loss of USD 20 million for the same period last year.
Salesforce has also been making strategic acquisitions to fuel its growth. In 2020, the company acquired Vlocity, a cloud-based software company that specializes in industry-specific solutions, for USD 1.3 billion. This acquisition allowed Salesforce to expand its offerings and provide more tailored solutions to customers in specific industries.
Overall, Salesforce Inc. is a company with strong financials and a solid track record of growth. While the price-to-earnings ratio is quite high, indicating that investors have high expectations for the company’s future, Salesforce has consistently delivered strong results and has made strategic acquisitions to continue its growth trajectory. As always, it’s important to do your own research and evaluate a company’s financials before making any investment decisions.