Salesforce shares rose 4% in extended trading on Wednesday after the business software maker reported robust fiscal second-quarter results that beat estimates and raised its full-year profit outlook.
The company also said Amy Weaver, its finance chief, will step down. She will remain at the company as the CFO until a successor is appointed and, after that, will stay on as an advisor. Salesforce will consider internal and external candidates, Marc Benioff, the company’s co-founder, chair and CEO, said on a conference call with analysts. He said it was his idea to have Weaver took over the lead financial role after joining as general counsel in 2013.
Here is how the company did compared to LSEG consensus:
- Earnings per share: $2.56 adjusted vs. $2.36 expected
- Revenue: $9.33 billion vs. $9.23 billion expected
The company’s revenue grew 8% year over year during the quarter, which ended on July 31, according to a statement. Net income, …