Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) has outperformed the broader market over the past 20 years by 7.7% on an annualized basis, generating an average annual return of 16.79%. As of the time of writing, the company has a market capitalization of $187.94 billion.

The article highlights the impact of compounded returns by calculating the value of a $100 investment in CRM stock made 20 years ago. Based on a current price of $228.36 for CRM, that initial $100 investment would be worth $2,267.16 today.

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