10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2020

Salesforce, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Apr 30, 2019

Filed June 5, 2019For Securities:CRM

Summary

Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) reported its first-quarter fiscal year 2020 results for the period ending April 30, 2019. The company demonstrated robust revenue growth, with total revenues increasing by 24% year-over-year to $3.74 billion. Subscription and support revenues, the primary revenue driver, grew by 24% to $3.50 billion, indicating strong demand for its core CRM services. Profitability also saw improvement, with net income rising to $392 million from $344 million in the prior year's comparable period. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.49 from $0.46. The company's strategic investments also contributed significantly, with gains on strategic investments netting $281 million. The company ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position, boasting over $6.4 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.

Financial Highlights

50 data points
Beta

Revenue

$3.74B

75.5% Gross Margin

Net Income

$392.00M

10.5% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.49

Total Assets

$33.15B

Cash & Equivalents

$4.11B

Free Cash Flow

$1.81B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$3.74B
Cost of Revenue$914.00M
Gross Profit$2.82B
R&D Expenses$554.00M
Operating Expenses$2.61B
Operating Income$210.00M
Interest Expense$29.00M
Net Income$392.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.51
EPS (Diluted)$0.49
Shares Outstanding (Basic)771.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)793.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased by 24% to $3.74 billion compared to the prior year's quarter.
  • 2Subscription and support revenues grew by 24% to $3.50 billion, driven by new business and customer upgrades.
  • 3Net income increased to $392 million, up from $344 million in the same quarter last year.
  • 4Diluted earnings per share improved to $0.49 from $0.46 year-over-year.
  • 5Gains on strategic investments were a significant contributor, totaling $281 million.
  • 6The company maintained a strong balance sheet with $6.4 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.
  • 7Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities were recognized for the first time due to the adoption of new lease accounting standards (Topic 842).

Frequently Asked Questions

Salesforce reported a strong revenue performance, with total revenues increasing by 24% to $3.74 billion compared to the same period last year. Subscription and support revenues, the company's primary revenue stream, grew by 24% to $3.50 billion.

The company demonstrated improved profitability, with net income rising to $392 million from $344 million in the prior year's comparable quarter. Diluted earnings per share also increased to $0.49 from $0.46.

Salesforce adopted Topic 842 (Leases) prospectively at the beginning of fiscal year 2020. This resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets of approximately $2.9 billion and corresponding operating lease liabilities of $3.1 billion on the balance sheet. While it significantly increased assets and liabilities, it did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated statement of operations or net cash provided by operating activities.

Strategic investments contributed positively to the company's results. Gains on strategic investments, net, were $281 million for the three months ended April 30, 2019, compared to $211 million in the prior year's period. This included mark-to-market adjustments for publicly traded securities and observable price adjustments for privately held securities.