Inside the Analyst Recommendations for Salesforce
Among the 47 analyst recommendations on Salesforce’s stock, only one made a “sell” recommendation.
Gauging Salesforce’s Value Proposition in the Software Space
As of January 17, 2017, Microsoft was the largest player by market capitalization in the global software space, followed by Oracle.
Behind Salesforce’s Increase in Software Spending in 2017
Global IT spending is projected to reach nearly $3.5 trillion in 2017.
What New EVP Monica Langley Could Mean for Salesforce
In collaboration with the Salesforce executive team, Langley will likely be instrumental in developing growth strategies.
Why Is Salesforce Stock a ‘Buy’ for UBS?
On the insistence of its shareholders, Salesforce has backed away from its prior decision to buy Twitter (TWTR).
Understanding Salesforce’s Partnership with Amazon—And Why It Matters
In mid-2016, Salesforce (CRM) announced a partnership with Amazon (AMZN). Salesforce has chosen Amazon’s AWS as its public cloud infrastructure provider.
Did Salesforce Stock Bear the Brunt of Its Buyout Spree in 2016?
Although the M&A spree gripped the entire technology sector, investors have been skeptical about Salesforce’s pace of M&As.
Salesforce’s M&As in 2017: A Slowdown Ahead?
While Salesforce has increased its investments in Europe and Asia, it still generates more than two-thirds of its revenues from the US.
Why Salesforce Acquired Twin Prime
Salesforce continued its spree in December 2016 with its acquisition of Twin Prime, a startup focused on machine learning.
Inside Salesforce’s Focus in 2017
In addition to SaaS (software-as-a-service), Salesforce (CRM) has now set its sights on the marketing cloud space to chase growth.
Why Salesforce Has to Be Ambitious in Revenue Growth
Salesforce pioneered SaaS, and since its launch, Salesforce has developed an impressive mix of cloud-based offerings.
Why Salesforce Is Likely to Grow in 2017
Despite the growing competition, Salesforce still dominates CRM space with a significant market share.
Salesforce’s Big Revenue Aims amid Struggling Peers
If Salesforce achieves the same growth in fiscal 4Q17 that it has in each quarter of fiscal 2017, it will reach $10 billion in revenue in fiscal 2017 alone.
Where Is Ericsson Trading Compared to Its Moving Averages?
Of the 13 analysts covering Ericsson, one has given it a “buy” recommendation, three have given it a “sell,” and nine have recommended a “hold.”
How Does Ericsson Plan to Cut Costs?
Ericsson (ERIC) will continue to focus on software sales and recurring business to increase profitability. It also wants to improve cost efficiency.
How Does Ericsson View the Market in 2017?
In November 2016, Ericsson (ERIC) said it expects the global mobile telecom equipment market to fall 10.0%–15.0% YoY, driven by slowing demand.
How Ericsson and Cisco Plan to Transform Vodafone’s Networks
In late 2015, Ericsson announced a strategic partnership with Cisco that was intended to help both companies realize synergies of $1.0 billion by 2018.
How Might Ericsson’s Mobile Equipment Business Perform in 4Q16?
Ericsson (ERIC) is one of the leaders in the mobile equipment market. At the end of 2015, the company accounted for 34.0% of that market.
Ericsson in 4Q16: What Are Analysts Expecting?
Europe-based (EFA) Ericsson (ERIC) is set to announce its 4Q16 results on January 26, 2017. Analysts expect it to post revenue of ~$6.8 billion.
Sprint’s Forward Valuations: How’s It Running Next to Peers?
On January 16, 2017, Sprint was trading at a forward PE multiple of ~185.1x, which a lot higher than that of Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
