Salesforce Q4 earnings: ‘CRM is getting its act together’ Salesforce, the world's leading customer relationship management (CRM) software provider, has announced its Q4 earnings for the fiscal year 2021. The company reported a revenue of $5.82 billion, up 20% year-over-year, and a net income of $267 million, up from $2.6 billion loss in the same period last year. The impressive results were driven by the company's strong performance in its core CRM business, which saw a 21% increase in revenue to $5.48 billion. Salesforce's other businesses, including its marketing and commerce cloud, also saw growth, with revenue up 17% to $342 million. The company's CEO, Marc Benioff, attributed the strong performance to the increasing demand for digital transformation solutions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has accelerated the need for companies to digitally transform and create a more connected customer experience, he said. Salesforce's Q4 earnings also reflect the company's successful acquisition of Slack, the popular workplace messaging platform. The acquisition, which was completed in December 2020, is expected to further strengthen Salesforce's position in the enterprise software market. Analysts have praised Salesforce's Q4 earnings, with many noting that the company's CRM business is getting its act together. The company has faced increasing competition in recent years from rivals such as Microsoft and Oracle, but its strong Q4 performance suggests that it is still the leader in the CRM market. Looking ahead, Salesforce is optimistic about its prospects for the coming year. The company has forecasted a revenue of $25.5 billion to $25.6 billion for the fiscal year 2022, representing a growth rate of 21% to 22% year-over-year. In conclusion, Salesforce's Q4 earnings demonstrate the company's resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and its continued dominance in the CRM market. With the successful acquisition of Slack and a strong outlook for the coming year, Salesforce is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory and deliver value to its customers.