Salesforce (CRM.N) lifted its annual revenue and adjusted earnings per share forecasts on Wednesday and introduced a new plug‑in that integrates its software with Anthropic’s Claude AI models, a move that sent its shares up 14% in extended trading. The partnership, first announced in June, expands the companies’ collaboration on generative AI tools.

Salesforce reported that revenue for the quarter ended July 31 rose 11% to $11.35 billion. Adjusted earnings per share increased to $5.90, more than double the prior quarter, helped by a lower share count from buybacks and strong performance in its AI‑driven product lines. The company now projects fiscal 2027 revenue between $46.1 billion and $46.4 billion, up from a previous range of $45.9 billion to $46.2 billion, and adjusted earnings per share between $16.67 and $16.71, up from $14.06 to $14.12.

Chief financial officer Robin Washington said the guidance reflects continued momentum in Agentforce, Data 360 and Slack, which are offsetting volatility in traditional license revenue. She also noted that anticipated closings of the Contentful and Fin acquisitions, announced in June, are expected to contribute to the results in the coming weeks.

Analyst Rebecca Wettemann of Valoir said the recent large deals and the availability of more prepackaged AI agents are driving the upward revision. The company remains an investor in Anthropic, which develops the Claude language model. The expansion underscores Salesforce’s focus on integrating AI into its core offerings as the market for generative AI services grows.