Salesforce Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.8% to $0.44 Per Share
Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM), the cloud-based customer relationship management software provider, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share, marking a 5.8% increase from the prior quarterly dividend of $0.4157.
Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE: CRM), the cloud-based customer relationship management software provider, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share, marking a 5.8% increase from the prior quarterly dividend of $0.4157. The company's board approved the dividend alongside fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 results announced February 25, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 9, 2026, with payment scheduled for April 23, 2026.
| Dividend Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.44 per share |
| Previous Amount | $0.4157 per share |
| Increase | 5.8% |
| Record Date | April 9, 2026 |
| Payment Date | April 23, 2026 |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
Fiscal 2026 Financial Performance
Salesforce reported revenue of $41.5 billion for fiscal year 2026, up 10% year-over-year and 9% in constant currency. The company posted GAAP operating margin of 20.1% and non-GAAP operating margin of 34.1% for the full year.
Operating cash flow reached $15.0 billion for fiscal 2026, up 15% year-over-year, while free cash flow climbed to $14.4 billion, up 16% year-over-year. Fourth quarter revenue totaled $11.2 billion, up 12% year-over-year and 10% in constant currency.
Capital Allocation Program
The company returned $14.3 billion to shareholders during fiscal 2026, including $12.7 billion in share repurchases and $1.6 billion in dividends. Salesforce announced a new $50 billion share repurchase authorization, replacing all previously unused authorizations.
Current remaining performance obligation stood at $35.1 billion, up 16% year-over-year and 13% in constant currency. Total remaining performance obligation reached $72.4 billion, up 14% year-over-year.
Forward Guidance
Salesforce initiated full year fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $45.8 billion to $46.2 billion, representing 10% to 11% growth year-over-year. The company expects GAAP operating margin of 20.9% and non-GAAP operating margin of 34.3% for fiscal 2027.
Operating cash flow growth is projected at approximately 9% to 10% year-over-year for fiscal 2027. Salesforce raised its fiscal 2030 revenue target to $63 billion, including contributions from its Informatica acquisition.