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Salesforce repurchases $25B stock, cuts shares 10%, eyes Anthropic stake to retire debt and boost finances

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25 Sep 2026
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Salesforce repurchases $25B stock, cuts shares 10%, eyes Anthropic stake to retire debt and boost finances

Salesforce used the recent market selloff to buy back $25 billion of its own stock, reducing diluted shares by 10% and increasing earnings per share. CEO Mark Benioff indicated that Salesforce's stake in AI firm Anthropic will be used to pay off ASR debt, eliminating long-term interest expenses and strengthening cash flow. This move could change the negative perception of Salesforce's balance sheet and improve investor confidence. However, risks remain around Anthropic's IPO timing, business ties, and earnings volatility from stake valuation changes.

Following Salesforce's strategic use of its Anthropic stake to manage its $25 billion share repurchase debt, the stock trades at USD 234.56 on Pluang as of Sep 26, 2026 01:11 WIB, down 1.54% in the past day. The company's market cap stands at $196.06 billion, with a dividend yield of 0.74%. Pluang users show a balanced interest in Salesforce shares, with 52% selling and 48% buying, and a typical hold time of 88 days.

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