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CRM

NYSE
Favorable· 69

Salesforce, Inc.

Technology
Software—Application

$150.12

1.1%

Updated Today 6:01 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▼ Down 41.5% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$124.31B

P/E

15.59x

Forward P/E (est.)

11.54x

ROE

14.9%

Revenue Growth

11.0%

EPS Growth

35.1%

Profit Margin

18.7%

FCF Yield

3.6%

Debt / Equity

0.25x

ROIC

9.0%

Interest Coverage

54.1x

Current Ratio

0.79x

Dividend Yield

1.1%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

-2.3%

Rating Score

69/100

Trade Setup & Technical Analysis

Institutional-style technical read — sample, educational only

Bearish
Confidence score69/100

Downtrend — price ($150.12) is below the 50-day ($178.10) and 200-day ($216.37) averages.

Setup type

Downtrend — avoid or fade rallies

Holding time

1–6 weeks

Risk level

High

Risk / reward

1 : 0.4

Trade levels

Entry zone

$150.12 – $160.61

Stop loss

$215.71

Target 1

$132.64

Target 2

$115.16

Target 3

$97.68

Position sizing: Starter position only; risk ≤ 0.5% of capital and respect the wider stop.

Technical analysis

RSI(14) is oversold (24); the MACD histogram is negative (downward momentum). Downtrend — price ($150.12) is below the 50-day ($178.10) and 200-day ($216.37) averages. ATR(14) is $8.74 (~5.8% of price), which sets the stop distance. Recent support sits near $149.80 and resistance near $211.34; the 52-week range is $149.80–$276.80.

Fundamental analysis

Revenue is growing at 11.0%, net margin near 18.7%, ROE roughly 14.9%; shares trade at 16x earnings. Quality score: 69/100.

Options flow

Live options-flow data needs a paid feed, so it isn't shown. For realized volatility, ATR of $8.74 (~5.8%/day) is the range to size stops and any option strikes around.

Volume analysis

The latest session traded 3.1× the 20-day average volume — above average, confirming participation.

Catalysts

The next quarterly earnings report is the main near-term catalyst. Technically, watch for a reclaim of $211.34 or a loss of $149.80.

Bullish scenario

Market-leading CRM with high switching costs and ~76% gross margins.

Bearish scenario

Core subscription growth has decelerated to ~10%.

Invalidation

A daily close above $215.71 invalidates this bearish read.

Probability-based scenario using sample data — not a recommendation or a guarantee of profit. Prioritize capital preservation, use stops, and size positions for risk. Past performance does not predict future results.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what CRM's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. CRM trades near $150.12, below its 50-day average ($178.10) and 200-day average ($216.37). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 24 it is oversold — selling has been heavy and a bounce is possible.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. CRM's is $8.74 (~5.8% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month CRM found buyers near $149.80 (support) and sellers near $211.34 (resistance); its 52-week range is $149.80–$276.80. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 3.1× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Salesforce is the dominant CRM platform, and after years of land-grab growth it has pivoted decisively toward margin expansion and cash flow. Its Agentforce AI agents are the new growth narrative layered on a sticky enterprise subscription base.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

11.9%

Revenue grew from $26.49B in 2022 to $41.52B in 2026, a 11.9% CAGR. The most recent year grew about 11.0% year over year, a healthy pace pointing to durable demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

77.7%

Operating Margin

20.1%

Net Margin

18.0%

ROE

14.9%

Gross margin runs near 77.6% with operating margin around 19.1% and net margin near 18.7%. Return on equity of roughly 14.9% indicates moderate capital efficiency, and the margin profile has trended steady over the period shown.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$39.28B

Net Debt

$30.34B

Net Debt / EBITDA

3.64x

Debt / Equity

0.25x

Interest-bearing debt is about 3.0% of market capitalization and the debt-to-equity ratio is roughly 0.25x. Leverage is low, leaving the balance sheet well within comfortable limits.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$15.00B

Free Cash Flow

$14.40B

FCF Margin

34.7%

Operating cash flow comfortably exceeds reported net income, and free cash flow yield is around 3.6%. Cash generation is robust and supports buybacks, dividends, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

15.59x

P/S

3.21x

P/B

3.13x

EV / EBITDA

17.08x

Shares trade at roughly 16x trailing earnings (28x forward), 3.2x sales, and 28x EV/EBITDA. That is a reasonable-to-cheap multiple relative to the broader market. Our internal rating is Favorable.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
15.6xCheap
Forward P/E
11.5xCheap
P/S ratio
3.2xExpensive
Revenue growth
11.0%Strong
EPS growth
35.1%Strong
Gross margin
77.7%Strong
Net margin
18.7%Strong
ROE
14.9%Average

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How CRM stacks up against its Information Technology peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Information Technology sector (72 S&P 500 companies), CRM ranks #19 of 72 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (15.6x P/E vs. 35.6x median) with a lower return on equity (14.9% vs. 25.6%) and slower revenue growth (11.0% vs. 17.4%).

P/E vs sector

15.6x

median 35.6x

ROE vs sector

14.9%

median 25.6%

Growth vs sector

11.0%

median 17.4%

Sector rank

#19

of 72 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
CRMThis stock15.6x11.0%Favorable· 69
CDNS91.9x13.4%Neutral· 50
FTNT53.8x15.8%Favorable· 60
NOW57.3x21.7%Favorable· 64
APP40.3x40.0%Favorable· 68
GLW93.2x20.1%Neutral· 51
CRWD23.2%Weak· 40
SNPS112.5x39.5%Weak· 38
Information Technology median35.6x17.4%61/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianCDNSFTNTNOWAPPGLWSNPSCRMP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Information Technology companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 72 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$153.78$246.06

vs. $150.12 today · expected CAGR 0%10%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$46.09B$51.16B$56.79B$63.04B$69.97B
Net income$8.30B$9.21B$10.22B$11.35B$12.59B
EPS$10.13$11.24$12.48$13.85$15.38
Share price (low)$101.30$112.45$124.82$138.54$153.78
Share price (high)$162.08$179.91$199.70$221.67$246.06
CAGR (low–high)-33% / 8%-13% / 9%-6% / 10%-2% / 10%0% / 10%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case
  • Market-leading CRM with high switching costs and ~76% gross margins.
  • Sharp operating-margin and free-cash-flow improvement.
  • Agentforce AI offers an incremental monetization vector.
Bear Case
  • Core subscription growth has decelerated to ~10%.
  • AI monetization is early and unproven.
  • Past reliance on acquisitions for growth.
Key Risks
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  • Enterprise IT-spending softness.
  • Competition in CRM and AI agents.
  • Integration of past acquisitions.
Final Investment Thesis
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Salesforce is a maturing software leader balancing modest growth with strong margin and cash-flow gains, suited to investors who value durability and the AI optionality of Agentforce.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.