
NYSE:CRM
This summary was created by AI, based on 33 opinions in the last 12 months.
SalesForce.com Inc. continues to draw mixed sentiments from experts, reflecting a cautious optimism amidst a highly competitive and rapidly evolving landscape, especially regarding AI technology integration. Many analysts recognize the company's solid fundamentals, with growing free cash flow and aggressive share buybacks, suggesting resilience despite recent stock price volatility. The concerns surrounding AI's potential to disrupt the software sector add a layer of complexity, as some feel it could lower barriers to entry, while others believe CRM's established presence offers substantial long-term value. Several experts express the need for patience, with potential upside seen if the company can navigate these challenges effectively and reassure investors on future earnings potential.
A leader in software it is also a pioneer in staff models. It is evolving into an operating system for more modern enterprises and AI. It has a good valuation at 22 X earnings and she sees 36% upside. Through its share buybacks and dividends it is providing good shareholder returns. Although it is down 23% year-to-date she gives it a 9 out of 10. Buy 51 Hold 10 Sell 2
(Analysts’ price target is $353.69)Beat, raised, doing a (really accretive) acquisition at a reasonable multiple. Earnings were flat YOY, but revenues were up 7.6%. Reducing headcount by 10%. Guiding to 8-9% revenue growth.
Dominant player. A stock you have to own, but has to be at the right price. (He's cheap, he wants to get it at a better price ;) Trades at 20x PE for 2027, with 13%. Better places to put capital to work. Try for 5-10% lower.
On the fence on this name. Back in the day it was a high-growth software company, but now lower growth (which happens as you get bigger). Recent deal is fine. But activists had identified ways to eke out more profit, company said no more M&A, and now it's back to M&A.
Also, he's waiting for more durability in the software AI story, which is slowly coming together. Wait and see, better ideas elsewhere right now.
He targets $325. It's puzzling that has lagged the market. They tried really hard with Einstein to bring out the agentic AI, but they discovered it needs some human intervention. Great management and aggressive sales and marketing. Is among his top 12 holdings.