Salesforce Raises Quarterly Dividend by 5.8%

The cloud software giant increases its payout to shareholders amid strong earnings.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:22am by Ben Kaplan

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Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) announced a 5.8% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising the payout to $0.44 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 23rd to shareholders of record as of April 9th. This marks the second consecutive year the company has raised its dividend, reflecting Salesforce's robust financial performance and commitment to returning capital to investors.

Why it matters

Salesforce's dividend hike signals confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects and ability to generate consistent cash flow. As a leading provider of cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software, Salesforce has emerged as a bellwether for the enterprise software industry, and its dividend policy is closely watched by investors.

The details

The new $0.44 quarterly dividend represents an annualized payout of $1.76 per share and a dividend yield of 1.0% based on Salesforce's current stock price. The company's dividend payout ratio is expected to be 20.9% of projected earnings for the next fiscal year, indicating the dividend is well covered by Salesforce's profitability.

  • Salesforce declared the dividend on February 23, 2026.
  • The dividend will be payable on April 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 9, 2026.

The players

Salesforce Inc.

A global provider of cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software and enterprise applications, headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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What’s next

Salesforce's next quarterly dividend payment is scheduled for July 2026. Investors will be watching to see if the company continues its pattern of annual dividend increases, which could further boost the stock's appeal for income-oriented shareholders.

The takeaway

Salesforce's dividend hike underscores the company's financial strength and commitment to rewarding shareholders as it continues to dominate the CRM software market. The increased payout signals management's confidence in Salesforce's long-term growth prospects.