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Salesforce Shares Drop 5% Despite Earnings Beat, Subdued 2027 Outlook; $50B Buyback

6. Deeper Understanding of Software Code | Software development continues to expand rapidly, with millions of updates each month. AI already assists developers by writing and reviewing code. In 2026, AI may go further by understanding why changes were made, how different systems connect, and the history behind development decisions. This could reduce bugs, speed up releases and improve collaboration between human developers and AI tools. (Image: Canva)

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Salesforce Shares Drop 5% Despite Earnings Beat, Subdued 2027 Outlook; $50B Buyback

•Salesforce shares fell 5% in extended trading despite Q4 results exceeding analyst expectations.
•The decline was driven by a subdued guidance for 2027, disappointing investors already concerned about AI's impact on software stocks.
•Salesforce reported Q4 2026 revenue of $11.2 billion and EPS of $3.81, both surpassing estimates.
•The company announced a massive $50 billion share buyback, with CEO Marc Benioff citing current "low prices."
•Salesforce raised its fiscal 2030 revenue target to $63 billion, partly due to the Informatica acquisition and gains from its Anthropic investment.

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