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Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

HoldModerate Confidence

Technology · Software - Application

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $179.24, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8; Below 200-MA, MA slope -5.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Salesforce is a global CRM and enterprise software company offering cloud-based applications for sales, service, marketing, commerce, collaboration, and data management through its Agentforce 360 Platform with 33 cloud modules. Revenue comes primarily from subscription-based... Read more

$179.24+35.9% A.UpsideScore 6.0/10#27 of 98 Software - Application
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield11.15%
IncomeYield0.98%Payout21.33%sustainable
Stop $166.86Target $243.81(analyst − 8%)A.R:R 4.3:1
Analyst target$265.01+47.9%53 analysts
$243.81our TP
$179.24price
$265.01mean
$475

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $179.24, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8; Below 200-MA, MA slope -5.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: RSI 49 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

Recent Developments — Salesforce, Inc.

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=7.3 in RISK_OFF)
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.60)
Risks
Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8
Below 200-MA, MA slope -5.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)23.0
P/E (Fwd)12.0
Mkt Cap$146.8B
EV/EBITDA13.9
Profit Mgn18.0%
ROE12.4%
Rev Growth12.1%
Beta1.14
Dividend0.98%
Rating analysts58

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C1.09bearish
IV70%elevated

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-06Item 5.02LOW
    Robin Washington (Chief Operating and Financial Officer) assumed additional role of Principal Accounting Officer effective March 9, 2026. Sundeep Reddy remains as Chief Accounting Officer. Internal reorganization; no departure.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

52w Position
2.2
Gap
4.0
Support Resistance
4.4
Bollinger
4.8
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)EARNINGS PROXIMITY 8d<=14d (soft)Momentum 5.5>=5.5A.R:R 4.3 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
49 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $164.33Resistance $191.15

Price Targets

$167
$244
A.Upside+36.0%
A.R:R4.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-27 (8d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRM stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $179.24, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8; Below 200-MA, MA slope -5.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: RSI 49 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $243.81 (+36.0%), stop $166.86 (−7.4%), A.R:R 4.3:1. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CRM stock price target?

Take-profit target: $243.81 (+35.9% upside). Target $243.81 (+36.0%), stop $166.86 (−7.4%), A.R:R 4.3:1. Stop-loss: $166.86.

What are the risks of investing in CRM?

Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8; Below 200-MA, MA slope -5.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is CRM overvalued or undervalued?

Salesforce, Inc. trades at a P/E of 23.0 (forward 12.0). TrendMatrix value score: 7.3/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about CRM?

58 analysts cover CRM with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $265.

What does Salesforce, Inc. do?Salesforce is a global CRM and enterprise software company offering cloud-based applications for sales, service,...

Salesforce is a global CRM and enterprise software company offering cloud-based applications for sales, service, marketing, commerce, collaboration, and data management through its Agentforce 360 Platform with 33 cloud modules. Revenue comes primarily from subscription-based SaaS sold directly and through partners to businesses of all sizes worldwide. The recent Informatica acquisition strengthens its data management and AI capabilities.

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