Starboard Value, the activist hedge fund led by Jeff Smith, fully exited its positions in Salesforce (NYSE:CRM | CRM Price Prediction) and Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) during the first quarter of 2026, disclosed in a 13F filed May 15, 2026.
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Salesforce delivered record Q1 FY2027 results, with $11.13B in revenue (+13.27% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $3.88 (+50% YoY), beating estimates. CRM's AI and data business ARR surged to $3.4B (+200% YoY), with Agentforce alone at $1.2B ARR (+205% YoY), signaling strong adoption and expansion. The company executed a $27.5B capital return, including a $25B accelerated buyback, reducing diluted share count by 10% YoY and raising FY2027 guidance.
| Software Industry | Information Technology Sector | Marc R. Benioff CEO | SIX Exchange | US79466L3024 ISIN |
| US Country | 76,453 Employees | 11 Jun 2026 Last Dividend | 18 Apr 2013 Last Split | 23 Jun 2004 IPO Date |
Salesforce, Inc., a pioneer in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology, plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between companies and their customers globally. Since its inception in 1999, Salesforce has been headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has consistently innovated its offerings to cater to the evolving needs of businesses of all sizes, across various industries. The company's CRM technology is designed to help companies store critical data, monitor leads and progress, forecast opportunities, and gain valuable insights through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. Salesforce's commitment to delivering personalized and trusted customer support at scale exemplifies its customer-centric approach. Through its comprehensive suite of services and platforms, Salesforce enables businesses to build customer-focused workflows and applications, engaging learning platforms, effective marketing strategies, personalized commerce experiences, and robust analytics solutions. Additionally, Salesforce's integration services and vertical-specific services ensure customers in industries like financial services, healthcare, and government can leverage tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.