Shares of Salesforce Inc. (CRM) witnessed a remarkable surge of 9% in premarket trading on Thursday, propelling the stock to a near two-year high. The surge came on the heels of the customer relationship management software company’s impressive third-quarter profit figures and an upward revision of its full-year outlook.
Impressive Gains and Dow Jones Impact
The anticipation of such positive news led to an implied price gain of nearly $21, making it the largest increase since the company’s record-breaking rally of $56.27 on August 26, 2020. If realized, this surge would contribute around 137 points to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) price.
Market Outlook and Futures Performance
Meanwhile, futures trading also indicated a positive market sentiment. Dow futures (YM00) rose by 244 points or 0.7%, while futures for the S&P 500 (ES00) edged up 0.4%. This upbeat performance in the futures market further reinforces the positive investor sentiment surrounding Salesforce Inc.
Impressive Year-to-Date Performance
Salesforce Inc.’s stock has witnessed a significant surge of 73.7% since the beginning of this year until Wednesday’s close, outperforming all other gainers in the Dow. Furthermore, if the trend continues, the stock is expected to open at its highest price during regular-session hours since January 4, 2022.
Positive Momentum for the Dow
In addition to Salesforce’s remarkable performance, this surge is good news for the overall market performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has already gained 6.9% throughout this year.
Stay tuned for more updates on Salesforce Inc.’s impressive growth and performance!
