Salesforce Stock Rises 3% on Dividend Announcement, Tech Sector Anomaly
Salesforce shares climbed nearly 3% Friday as the CRM leader declared its quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share, payable October 9. The yield sits at 0.7%—modest compared to S&P 500 averages but notable for a growth-focused tech firm.
Tech companies rarely distribute dividends during expansion phases, making Salesforce's March 2024 payout initiation and subsequent April raise a strategic departure. The MOVE signals maturity while attracting income-focused investors traditionally absent from software equities.