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The year 2024 saw the U.S. stock market make new records, with major indices breaching key milestones. While many stocks witnessed a stellar rally this year, analysts still expect some blue-chip equities to rise further as they forecast a better return potential.
Dow&#8217;s Performance In 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average index hit a record eight 1,000-point milestones this year. It started the year around the 37,000 level and breached the 45,000 level at the beginning of December. It took only seven trading days for the index to go from 44,000 to 45,000, the second fastest 1,000-point milestone ever.
Following that the index also saw one of its longest 10-day losing streak, the first ever since 1974. These 10 days of underperformance stems from a confluence of factors. 
The Dow doesn&#8217;t include all &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; stocks like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>). The recent inclusion of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in the Dow has also pulled the index down because of the stock&#8217;s underperformance.
Dow&#8217;s constituent UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) has experienced a substantial decline this month following the tragedy with its CEO&#8217;s shooting. Moreover, in essence, the Dow&#8217;s historical advantage of its price-weighted indexing has become a significant disadvantage in today&#8217;s market. This is because, unlike market capitalization-weighted indices, higher-priced stocks have more weight in the calculation of a price-weighted index.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Dow Jones Stocks With The Best And Worst Return Potential</h4>
Analysts still expect that a group of stocks led by Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), UnitedHealth and Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) within the Dow will rise even more, according to estimates compiled by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>. Others on the list are the Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>).
To be sure, analysts keep updating their forecasts based on company performance and may change their estimates as the new earnings season begins.
Selection Criteria:
<ul>
<li>The thirty blue-chip stocks in Down Jones.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The highest and lowest return potential is based on the average 12-month target prices from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.</li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Companies</td>
<td>M-Cap</td>
<td>Highest PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Lowest PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Consensus PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Upside/Downside Potential</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</td>
<td>176.73B</td>
<td>515</td>
<td>174</td>
<td>331.35</td>
<td>31.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>460.26B</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>460</td>
<td>608.16</td>
<td>28.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>)</td>
<td>86.71B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>249</td>
<td>371.19</td>
<td>24.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>2,365.04B</td>
<td>290</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>247.05</td>
<td>23.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</td>
<td>347.83B</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>168</td>
<td>22.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</td>
<td>256.71B</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>179.36</td>
<td>21.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE: MRK</td>
<td>248.03B</td>
<td>155</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>126.24</td>
<td>20.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crm#NYSE">CRM</a>)</td>
<td>328.87B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>378.52</td>
<td>20.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>3,246.07B</td>
<td>600</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>508</td>
<td>18.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>622.63B</td>
<td>375</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>318.42</td>
<td>17.69%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Benzinga.com (Data as of Dec. 22, 2024)</figcaption></figure>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42430296/carson-researchs-50-year-study-suggests-that-the-26-months-old-bull-market-is-far-from-over">Is The 26-Month Bull Market Over? Here Is What Carson Research&#8217;s 50-Year Old Study Tells Us</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Caterpillar Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has the highest return potential of 31.68% among the Dow Jones constituents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 28 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $331.35 per share, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities&#8217; Jamie Cook raised the price target from $454 to $471 per share on Dec. 19, 2024 as he expects significant investments in infrastructure, likely driven by government initiatives and private sector projects to fuel demand for Caterpillar&#8217;s equipment.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges maintained a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on the company and raised the price target from $435 to $460 apiece on Dec. 9, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Dec. 9, JPMorgan analyst Tami Zakaria also reaffirmed her bullish stance on Caterpillar, maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on the stock. Concurrently, she raised the firm&#8217;s price target for Caterpillar from $500 to $515 per share.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) has the second highest return potential of 28.95% among the Dow Jones constituents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 26 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $331.35 per share, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Oppenheimer raised its price target to $640 from $610 apiece on Dec.6, 2024. The primary reason for the price target increase is that the Oppenheimer analyst is updating their financial model. This update appears to be based solely on the publicly available information disclosed by UnitedHealth in their 8-K filing.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co raised its target price to $675 from $605 per share on Dec. 5, 2024, after conducting a detailed review of the 2025 guidance metrics that UnitedHealth had shared before the fatal shooting of CEO Brian Thompson that led to the cancellation of their investor conference.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Deutsche Bank also increased its target from $595 to $625 apiece as it believes investor positioning into the event is mostly neutral to positive, with almost no one expecting a negative revision versus the third quarter outlook.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sherwin-Williams Company</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) has a return potential of 24.08% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A consensus price target of $371.19 per share was maintained by 25 analysts that track the company, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHW/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Greg Melich from Evercore ISI raised the price target of the Ohio-based paints, coatings and related products manufacturer to $420 from $400 per share on Nov. 7, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>RBC Capital&#8217;s Arun Viswanathan lowered his target on the company from $455 to $446 per share on Oct. 24, 2024. While acknowledging that third-quarter results might not have met investor expectations, Viswanathan emphasized the company&#8217;s potential for market share gains and the positive impact of its upcoming price increase scheduled for January 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup adjusted its price target from $430 to $420 apiece on Oct. 24 as it anticipates choppy demand in the first half of 2025, which could hinder the rapid pass-through of interest rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42383725/trump-administrations-deregulation-efforts-to-lift-energy-oil-and-gas-sectors-ai-frenzy-to-aid-faang-stocks-and-nvidia-says-fintech-insider">Trump&#8217;s Deregulation Efforts To Benefit Energy, Oil And Gas Sectors, While AI Frenzy Will Boost FAANG Stocks And Nvidia, Says Fintech Insider</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon.com Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has a return potential of 23.82% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A consensus price target of $247.05 per share was maintained by 39 analysts that track the company, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tigress Financial&#8217;s Ivan Feinseth umped is price target from $245 to $290 apiece on Dec.20, 2024 as it believes Amazon is well-positioned for continued success, driven by robust retail trends, effective utilization of generative AI and its fulfillment network, and the strategic integration of AI across its entire business.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The expectations of strong long-term growth driven by operational efficiency and sustained momentum across its business segments led Bernstein to raise its target price from $235 to $265 per share on Dec. 18, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>According to JPMorgan analyst Douglas Anmuth, Amazon is a best idea for 2025, and confidence in AWS growth in the months to come is a major reason for that. He raised its target price from $250 to $280 apiece on Dec. 18, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Johnson &amp; Johnson</h3>
<ul>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) has the fifth highest return potential in Dow of 22.41% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 21 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $168 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JNJ/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup&#8217;s Joanne Wuensch lowered Johnson &amp; Johnson&#8217;s price target from $185 to $175 per share while maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on Dec. 11, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>BofA Securities reinstated coverage of Johnson &amp; Johnson with a &#8216;neutral&#8217; rating and a $166 price target on Dec. 10, 2024. BofA notes that J&amp;J&#8217;s current valuation premium to peers may limit upside potential. However, the analyst acknowledges a &#8220;fairly interesting&#8221; pipeline and anticipates that resolving the talc litigation in 2025 would be beneficial. This analysis was part of BofA&#8217;s broader coverage initiation of 11 large-cap U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Alexandria Hammond commenced coverage of Johnson &amp; Johnson with an &#8216;outperform&#8217; recommendation and established a price target of $190 per share on Nov. 15, 2024</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chevron Corporation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) has a return potential of 21.42% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 24 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $179.36 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVX/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd reduced his price target on the company from $184 to $173 per share on Dec. 19, 2024, while maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating. Piper Sandler suggests the valuation gap between Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron implies a probability of over 65% of the Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) deal failing out. This scenario presents a potential 15%-25% upside, while a successful deal offers a 5%-10% downside ahead of the upcoming arbitration.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Despite this deal uncertainty, Piper expects Chevron to deliver strong portfolio performance in 2025, driven by project starts and controlled capital expenditures. This is projected to result in a significant free cash flow increase of $6-$7 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read raised his target price from $171 to $188 apiece on Dec. 9, 2024</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities raised its price target on Chevron to $160 from $155 while maintaining a &#8216;hold&#8217; rating, on Dec. 6, 2024. The analyst highlights Chevron&#8217;s significant inventory, including ample royalties, and expects improved capital efficiency to drive a cash flow inflection in the coming year.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Merck &amp; Co Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) has the seventh highest return potential in Dow of 20.76% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 27 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $126.24 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRK/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>BMO Capital Markets downgraded Merck to &#8216;market perform&#8217; from &#8216;outperform&#8217; lowering the price target from $136 to $105 apiece, on Dec. 20, 2024. The downgrade reflects concerns about the company&#8217;s Gardasil franchise in China and the potential revenue gap as Keytruda faces increased competition from biosimilars and generic drugs.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tim Anderson from BofA Securities maintains his bullish stance on Merck with a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating, while adjusting the price target downward to $121 from $127 per share, on Dec. 10, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist analyst Robyn Karnauskas reaffirms a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating for Merck on Nov. 7, 2024, but lowers the price target to $130 from $132 apiece.</li>
</ul>
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Top 7 Blue-Chip Stocks With The Best Return Potential Going Into 2025

Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.22%. Currently, Salesforce has a market capitalization of $329.34 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CRM: If an investor had bought $1000 of CRM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,088.13 today based on a price of $344.50 for CRM at the time of writing.
<h3>Salesforce's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735051521_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Salesforce 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CRM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Salesforce.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 46% bullish and 23%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $1,917,240, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $930,560.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $250.0 and $400.0 for Salesforce, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Salesforce's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Salesforce's significant trades, within a strike price range of $250.0 to $400.0, over the past month.
<h3>Salesforce Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734706834_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.15</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$712.3K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$17.55</td>
<td>$18.55</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$556.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>907</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.35</td>
<td>$18.25</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
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<td>455</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$110.6</td>
<td>$108.6</td>
<td>$110.5</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$508.1K</td>
<td>590</td>
<td>46</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$88.5</td>
<td>$88.0</td>
<td>$88.5</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$106.2K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>12</td>
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<h3>About Salesforce</h3>
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing solutions. The company offers customer relationship management technology that brings companies and customers together. Its Customer 360 platform helps the group to deliver a single source of truth, connecting customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help companies sell, service, market, and conduct commerce. It also offers Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing campaigns, Commerce Cloud as an e-commerce engine, the Salesforce Platform, which allows enterprises to build applications, and other solutions, such as MuleSoft for data integration.
In light of the recent options history for Salesforce, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Salesforce</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 1,491,455, the price of CRM is down -0.05% at $336.07. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 68 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Salesforce</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $422.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Salesforce with a target price of $405. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from JMP Securities downgraded its rating to Market Outperform, setting a price target of $450. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Salesforce, maintaining a target price of $420. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Salesforce, which currently sits at a price target of $405. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for Salesforce, targeting a price of $430. 
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Wall Street analysts rerated Salesforce, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) after it announced that a second generation&nbsp;of its Agentforce technology, capable of tackling questions in Salesforce&#8217;s Slack communications app, will be&nbsp;available in February 2025. The company also announced plans to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42550951/salesforce-doubles-ai-hiring-goal-to-add-2k-sales-roles" rel="noreferrer noopener">hire 2,000 artificial intelligence-focused salespeople.</a>
Needham analyst Scott Berg maintained Salesforce with a Buy and a $375 price target. BofA Securities analyst Brad Sills reiterated a Buy on Salesforce with a price target of $440.
Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan maintained a Buy rating on Salesforce with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $400.</a>
Truist analyst Terry Tillman reiterated a Buy rating on Salesforce with a price target of $400. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained Salesforce with an Outperform and a $425 price target.
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Needham: Berg virtually attended Salesforce&#8217;s Agentforce 2.0 release, coming away optimistic regarding updated Agentforce deal metrics (1000+ deals closed versus 200+ as of third-quarter) along with the expanded capabilities of the new platform.
Compared to version 1.0, which focuses on Sales and Service-oriented support, 2.0 looks to help internal processes and enterprise information gathering by leveraging Slack as the central Agent &#8220;hub&#8221; to pull information together across enterprise platforms.
Agentforce 2.0 highlights the Halo effect with Mulesoft and Data Cloud even more than Gen 1. Enhancements to the Atlas Reasoning Engine will further expand usage into more complex use cases. With an estimated TAM expansion of over $740 billion through AI spending, Agentforce seems poised to drive incremental top-line growth, which Berg noted as more tilted toward fiscal 2027. Berg projected fourth-quarter revenue of $10.04 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.60.
BofA Securities: Sills attended Salesforce&#8217;s Agentforce 2.0 launch virtually on Tuesday. The analyst is encouraged by the platform&#8217;s progress, which is now embedded into sales, marketing, Slack, and others. Also, the company is expanding the scope of Agentforce to integrate data for workflow across key third-party applications.
Finally, Agentforce 2.0 bolsters the AI platform with enhanced reasoning via the Atlas engine. Sills remains bullish on the agent opportunity for Salesforce in fiscal 2026 and the longer term. The analyst estimates Agentforce could provide incremental 1%-2% points of revenue growth in fiscal 2026 and 2027 each. The stock remains his top pick.
Goldman Sachs: Rangan rerated on the back of Salesforce&#8217;s Agentforce 2.0 event, which continues to amplify the company&#8217;s technical leadership. The analyst returned incrementally positive on Salesforce&#8217;s execution of its Gen-AI product roadmap with the development of enhanced capabilities within months of Agentforce&#8217;s release in September and delivery of quick-to-value productivity benefits.
With Agentforce 2.0 seamlessly connecting workflows with a knowledge graph across the entire product suite, Rangan noted Salesforce further solidifying its value proposition beyond a traditional tool. With over 1,000 Agentforce deals closed and thousands more in the pipeline, Rangan highlighted early proof points supporting Salesforce&#8217;s product-market fit and long-term growth durability. These deals indicate that Salesforce is well-positioned to capture a share in the growing digital labor market as the proliferation of Gen-AI augments human capacity.
While this might take time to drive meaningful revenue contribution, Rangan noted near-term tailwinds stemming from macro improvement, IT budget unlock as AI spending moves into the application layer, Data Cloud&#8217;s added contribution as it approaches ~$1 billion, and cyclical improvements in Marketing and Commerce Cloud.
Truist: Tillman virtually attended Salesforce&#8217;s Agentforce 2.0 unveiling event. Along with several product roadmap updates, the company has disclosed closing 1,000 paid Agentforce deals. Recall that Salesforce signed 200 Agentforce deals in the third quarter of 2025, which Tillman noted was approximately quadruple the company&#8217;s initial expectations.
Other highlights included notable internal efficiency stats with Agentforce, currently available Agent skills updates, and a fulsome roadmap, including several critical upcoming updates to Salesforce&#8217;s Atlas Reasoning Engine. Tillman noted that the company maintains an improved pace of innovation with Agentforce capabilities and anticipates major releases through the calendar of 2025, including Agentforce 3.0 in May.
Tillman noted that the premium on revenue versus peers is well justified given that the company offers an attractive balance of growth at scale and expanding profitability and cash flow, all with multiple capital allocation avenues setting the stage for consistent long-term shareholder returns. Also, the potential for growth acceleration while continuing to expand margins bodes well for potential upside and higher valuation implications
Wedbush: The company&#8217;s agents are built to handle routine use cases so humans can focus on handling difficult situations with significantly higher resolution on sales and services issues, with ~5k conversations being passed to humans out of ~32k conversations per week.
With the AI Revolution entering the software phase heading into 2025, Salesforce is well positioned to capture its fair share of market expansion as the AI monetization phase will catalyze Salesforce&#8217;s development over the next 12 to 18 months with a $7 trillion digital labor market opportunity on the horizon for Salesforce. 
Ives noted Salesforce is a clear second derivative beneficiary of the AI Revolution that could add ~$80 per share to the Salesforce story as this monetization story takes shape over the next 12 to 18 months with CEO Marc Benioff leading the charge and this new era of AI growth. Ives projected fourth-quarter revenue of $10.01 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.60.
Price Action: CRM stock traded higher by 0.23% to $351.77 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Macquarie analyst Steve Koenig maintains Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $370 price target.

Macquarie Maintains Neutral on Salesforce, Maintains $370 Price Target

Cloud-based private company Databricks isn't in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/03/37896102/nancy-pelosi-cathie-wood-nvidia-now-share-investments-in-this-pre-ipo-high-growth-artificial-int">rush to go public</a>.
What Happened: While the San Francisco-based company is experiencing growth and was recently valued at $62 billion, 2024 wasn&#8217;t the year to file an initial public offering, Databricks CEO and co-founder Ali Ghodsi said at the recent <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/10/watch-axios-event-ai-sf-summit-2024">Axios </a>AI Summit.
"This year was an election year. We wanted to get some stability — people are worried about interest rates, inflation,&#8221; he said, as reported by <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/17/its-dumb-to-ipo-this-year-databricks-ceo-explains-why-hes-waiting-to-go-public/">TechCrunch</a>. &#8220;So we said &#8216;Look, it's dumb to IPO this year,&#8217; so we're definitely going to wait.&#8221;
Ghodsi said the recent Series J round allowed some early employees the ability to cash out. The funding round, which was large at $10 billion, could have been larger based on demand, according to Ghodsi.
"I saw this Excel sheet where they kept a tally of all the people that want to invest. It was $19 billion of interest, and I almost fell off the chair,&#8221; he said. 
The original goal was to raise $3 billion to $4 billion, before the company pushed the funding amount higher.
While Databricks didn't choose the IPO route in 2024, the company could be one of many to go public next year.
"The earliest theoretical possibility of an IPO would be next year,&#8221; Ghodsi said, noting that the IPO could also push out to 2026 instead. It's less important to go public now than in past years, he explained.
Ghodsi also recognizes that high interest in artificial intelligence companies and ballooning valuations could signal a potential bubble for the sector.
"I mean, it's peak AI bubble. It doesn't take a genius to know that a company with five people which has no product, no innovation, no IP — just recent grads — (is not) worth hundreds of millions, sometimes billions."
Billion-dollar valuations on AI startups that have no product signal a bubble, Ghodsi added.
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Why It's Important: A potential IPO of Databricks could come with high investor interest thanks to its high growth and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39305440/ai-startup-which-counts-nancy-pelosi-cathie-wood-and-nvidia-among-its-investors-forecasts-2-4b-annua">popular backers</a>, including Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Cathie Wood.
Pelosi and her venture capitalist husband Paul Pelosi took a $1 million to $5 million stake in the company according to a filing from the former Speaker earlier this year.
Pelosi represents District 11 of California in the U.S. House of Representatives. The region includes San Francisco, where Databricks is based.
Wood and Ark Invest own a stake in the company through the Ark Venture Fund (ARKVX), which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/02/25420755/ark-funds-launching-new-fund-that-could-invest-in-private-companies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">launched in 2022</a>&nbsp;and gives investors access to private companies. Databricks is the tenth largest <a href="https://www.ark-funds.com/funds/arkvx#hold">holding </a>in the fund as of Nov. 30, representing 3.6% of assets.
Nvidia has been an investor and partner in the company for several years. Companies that have gone public via SPAC merger or IPO, and later disclose Nvidia as an investor, have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39860370/serve-robotics-stock-rises-after-nvidia-discloses-10-stake">seen shares rise</a> with increased investor interest.
Databricks&nbsp;<a href="https://www.databricks.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/databricks-raises-series-i-investment-43b-valuation#:~:text=San%20Francisco%2C%20CA%20%E2%80%94%20September%2014,price%20per%20share%20at%20%2473.50." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised&nbsp;</a>$500 million in funding in September 2023 with the company valued at $43 billion.&nbsp;T. Rowe Price Group Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>) led the investment round.
Other investors in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/23/10/35065151/databricks-valuation-skyrockets-to-43-billion-techs-new-powerhouse-backed-by-nvidia-and-capital-one">September funding round</a> included&nbsp;Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, ClearBridge Investments, Fidelity Management, Franklin Templeton, Counterpoint Global, Ontario Teachers&#8217; Pension Plan&nbsp;and&nbsp;Capital One Financial Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>).
Databricks competes with Snowflake Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), which went public at $120 per share in 2020. The company saw shares open at $245 due to huge demand. Snowflake stock is down 11% year-to-date.
Ghodsi hinted that Databricks is focusing on its rivalry with Snowflake to gain new business.
"We had a program called ‘SnowMelt.' We were going after Snowflake and we demonized them, but that's behind us," Ghodsi said at the Axios event. Databricks is also working on competing with larger companies like Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) according to the report.
Data and AI will be more important in people's lives going forward and Databricks is well-positioned to take advantage of this trend, Ghodsi predicts.
The company expects to hit positive free cash flow for the first time and have a $3 billion revenue run rate for the fiscal year ending Jan. 31.
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JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens reiterates Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $450 price target.

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Salesforce, Maintains $450 Price Target

Throughout the last three months, 48 analysts have evaluated Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $388.08, a high estimate of $450.00, and a low estimate of $300.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 12.97% from the previous average price target of $343.54.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734530448_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Salesforce is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Koenig</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$368.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gil Luria</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kash Rangan</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Schwartz</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terry Tillman</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Weiss</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nehal Chokshi</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Oliver</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gil Luria</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$368.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terry Tillman</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$342.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J. Derrick Wood</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Schwartz</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Allan Verkhovski</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Sills</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parker Lane</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Schwartz</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nehal Chokshi</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Bracelin</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Berg</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Salesforce. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Salesforce compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Salesforce's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Salesforce's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Salesforce analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Salesforce</h2>
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing solutions. The company offers customer relationship management technology that brings companies and customers together. Its Customer 360 platform helps the group to deliver a single source of truth, connecting customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help companies sell, service, market, and conduct commerce. It also offers Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing campaigns, Commerce Cloud as an e-commerce engine, the Salesforce Platform, which allows enterprises to build applications, and other solutions, such as MuleSoft for data integration.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Salesforce's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Salesforce's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 8.3%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 16.17%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Salesforce's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.63%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Salesforce's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.66%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Salesforce's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.2.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Salesforce Stock

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives reiterates Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $425 price target.

Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Salesforce, Maintains $425 Price Target

Salesforce&nbsp;Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) targets employing 2,000 people in the form of sales reps, marketers, and customer service agents to sell <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence</a> software to clients, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/17/salesforce-will-hire-2000-people-to-sell-ai-products-benioff-says.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">cited</a> CEO Marc Benioff at a company event in San Francisco on Tuesday.
In November, Benioff shared plans to employ 1,000 salespeople focusing on AI. Benioff told CNBC Salesforce already had 9,000 referrals for the 2,000 positions.
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On Tuesday, Salesforce announced that a second generation&nbsp;of its Agentforce technology, capable of tackling questions in Salesforce's Slack communications app, will be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42537776/introducing-agentforce-2-0-the-digital-labor-platform-for-building-a-limitless-workforce" rel="noreferrer noopener">available in February 2025</a>.
Salesforce has embedded experimental AI agents on its homepage to enhance user interaction. It manages 32,000 weekly queries through its chat-based help page, with only 5,000 requiring human escalation, down from 10,000.
Benioff highlighted these advancements as evidence of AI's growing role in improving customer support efficiency.
Benioff contrasted Salesforce's offerings with Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), noting the limited visibility of its Copilot-branded AI tools. Microsoft countered, stating that its AI solutions are driving measurable improvements, including a 9.4% boost in revenue per seller and an 11.5% reduction in case resolution time.
Salesforce's hiring spree comes nearly two years after the company laid off over 7,000 employees to adjust to economic conditions.
On Tuesday, Salesforce and Adecco Group boosted recruiting with Agentforce and Data Cloud for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/24/12/42532242/salesforce-supercharges-adecco-vivint-with-ai-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">faster candidate matching</a>. Vivint, a provider of smart home and security solutions, tapped Agentforce to enhance its customer service&nbsp;teams with 24/7 autonomous agent support.
On TechCrunch's Equity podcast, Benioff <a target="_blank" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/17/salesforce-plans-to-hire-2000-people-to-sell-its-ai-products/" rel="noreferrer noopener">predicted</a> that Salesforce will surpass a billion agents within the next 12 months. In October, Northland Capital Partners <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41145130/salesforces-genai-platform-agentforce-on-par-with-microsoft-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated that the</a> AgentForce platform now matches Microsoft's capabilities.
Salesforce&nbsp;stock surged over 37% year-to-date.
Salesforce reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42302924/salesforce-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-free-cash-flow-up-30-ai-driving-groundbreaking-transformation-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">a third-quarter revenue</a> of $9.44 billion, up 8%, above the&nbsp;analyst consensus of $9.35 billion. The adjusted EPS of $2.41 missed the analyst consensus of $2.44.
Salesforce expects fourth-quarter revenue of $9.9 billion-$10.1 billion versus $10.04 billion analyst consensus. It anticipates fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.57-$2.62 compared to consensus estimate of $2.61.&nbsp;
Investors can gain exposure to Salesforce through JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>) and SPDR Series Trust SPDR Portfolio S&amp;P 500 Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPYG#NYSE">SPYG</a>).
Price Action: CRM stock traded higher by 0.71% to $353.47 premarket at the last check on Wednesday.
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Salesforce Doubles AI Hiring Goal, To Add 2K Sales Roles

Needham analyst Scott Berg reiterates Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Buy and maintains $375 price target.

Needham Reiterates Buy on Salesforce, Maintains $375 Price Target

Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintains Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $405 price target.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Salesforce, Maintains $405 Price Target

Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) plans to hire 2,000 people to sell its artificial intelligence products, doubling its previous hiring target announced last month, as the cloud software giant sees strong demand for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42156373/marc-benioff-warns-were-near-the-upper-limits-of-llms-the-future-of-ai-lies-in-autonomous-agents-not-bots-like-chatgpt">its enterprise AI solutions</a>.
What Happened: CEO Marc Benioff revealed the expanded hiring plans at a company <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwgmBsMSwmo">event</a> in San Francisco on Tuesday, noting overwhelming interest with &#8220;9,000 referrals for the 2,000 positions.&#8221; The hiring push comes as Salesforce prepares to launch Agentforce 2.0, its next-generation AI platform, in February 2025.
The increased focus on AI sales represents a strategic shift for Salesforce, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36972435/salesforce-executive-threatens-to-withhold-stock-grants-bonuses-if-employees-fail-to-meet-training-g">laid off over 7,000 employees</a> two years ago amid economic pressures. The company&#8217;s headcount stood at 72,682 as of Jan 31, down about 1% from two years earlier.
Salesforce&#8217;s AI capabilities are already showing promising results in customer service applications. Benioff highlighted that the company&#8217;s AI-powered help page now handles 32,000 conversations weekly, with only 5,000 requiring human escalation – down from 10,000 previously.
Salesforce&#8217;s Agentforce 2.0 serves as a digital labor platform that transforms core business operations. The AI agents autonomously handle sales lead nurturing, provide real-time coaching, prequalify job candidates, and manage customer support 24/7.
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Why It Matters: The expanded hiring initiative aligns with Salesforce&#8217;s ambitious vision for enterprise AI. Benioff has positioned autonomous AI agents as the next evolution in enterprise software, setting a target of deploying a billion AI agents within a year through the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/11/41978942/salesforce-ceo-marc-benioff-bets-big-on-billion-bots">company&#8217;s Agentforce platform</a>.
Major customers including Accenture, The Adecco Group, and Indeed are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/24/12/42532242/salesforce-supercharges-adecco-vivint-with-ai-details">implementing Salesforce&#8217;s AI solutions</a>. Indeed&#8216;s CIO Anthony Moisant said the company is leveraging Agentforce to achieve goals including reducing time-to-hire by 50%.
The move intensifies competition with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), which has been rolling out its own Copilot AI tools. 
With Agentforce 2.0&#8217;s launch approaching, Salesforce is positioning itself at the forefront of enterprise AI automation, focusing on practical applications that can demonstrate immediate business value rather than theoretical capabilities.
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Salesforce Plans Hiring Spree To Sell AI That Cuts Hiring Time And Boosts Sales Productivity

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>53.8K</td>
<td>106.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>805</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$66.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IMMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$63.1K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$76.8K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>899</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>29.4K</td>
<td>858</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MNDY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>771</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>770</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CTSH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$206.4K</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>635</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>622</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 53837 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106117 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QBTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 805 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3462 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $109.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.7K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 1394 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1799 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IMMR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMMR#NASDAQ">IMMR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 66 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 468 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.1K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 5573 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1366 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 185 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.8K, with a price of $1220.0 per contract. There were 3541 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 899 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.7K, with a price of $1135.0 per contract. There were 29429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 858 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MNDY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 101 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.2K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 1382 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 771 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.0K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 4113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 770 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CTSH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 121 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 600 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.4K, with a price of $344.0 per contract. There were 212 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 635 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 94 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $2000.0 per contract. There were 5725 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 622 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) stated that an expanded collaboration with the Adecco Group AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHEXF#OTC">AHEXF</a>) will <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42528056/the-adecco-group-scales-recruitment-accelerating-ai-integration-with-salesforce" rel="noreferrer noopener">revolutionize recruiting and applicant support</a>.
By leveraging Salesforce technologies, including Agentforce and Data Cloud, the Adecco Group is enhancing its global talent supply chain, filling open roles more quickly while delivering superior experiences for job seekers.
Agentforce will support the Adecco Group&#8217;s recruiters by engaging candidates 24/7, reviewing resumes, and providing recruiters with a curated list of opportunities best suited to each job seeker.
This enables recruiters to focus on building stronger client relationships and engage with more job seekers in a personalized and efficient manner.
Caroline Basyn, Chief Digital and IT Officer, Adecco Group, said, &#8220;This collaboration with Salesforce will sharpen the Adecco Group&#8217;s competitive edge so we can continue to outpace our peers with streamlined processes, improved fill rates and time to fill, and even better customer experiences.&#8221;
&#8220;By integrating data, AI, and cloud services across our company, we will have smarter ways of helping our clients and candidates while putting in place the building blocks to shape the world of work.&#8221;
Apart from this, the company disclosed that Vivint, an NRG company and a provider of smart home and security solutions, is using Agentforce to enhance its customer service<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42528052/agentforce-brings-vivint-customer-service-teams-247-support" rel="noreferrer noopener"> teams with 24/7 autonomous agent support</a>.
Vivint chose Agentforce as a key tool for its customer service teams due to its ability to autonomously respond to inputs, make decisions, and handle routine tasks like troubleshooting common device errors.
This allows Vivint&#8217;s human agents to focus on more complex customer issues while ensuring each customer receives timely and relevant support. Agentforce uses existing knowledge bases to troubleshoot common problems.
David Porter, Chief Operating Officer, Vivint said, &#8220;The integration of Agentforce has provided an opportunity for transformational growth in our customer experience, augmenting our platform and service abilities in a way that has made an immediate positive impact.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and FT Vest Dow Jones Internet &amp; Target Income&nbsp;ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDND#BATS">FDND</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are down 1.48% at $351.95 at the last check Tuesday.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CRM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 35 extraordinary options activities for Salesforce. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 51% leaning bullish and 28% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $93,470, and 33 are calls, amounting to $2,666,794.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $230.0 to $400.0 for Salesforce during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Salesforce options trades today is 2089.22 with a total volume of 2,225.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Salesforce's big money trades within a strike price range of $230.0 to $400.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Salesforce Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734365726_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$58.25</td>
<td>$57.9</td>
<td>$57.95</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$405.1K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td align="right">75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.95</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$241.6K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$36.15</td>
<td>$34.6</td>
<td>$34.6</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$173.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$36.3</td>
<td>$34.6</td>
<td>$34.6</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$173.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$115.4</td>
<td>$114.75</td>
<td>$115.4</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$150.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Salesforce</h3>
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing solutions. The company offers customer relationship management technology that brings companies and customers together. Its Customer 360 platform helps the group to deliver a single source of truth, connecting customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help companies sell, service, market, and conduct commerce. It also offers Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing campaigns, Commerce Cloud as an e-commerce engine, the Salesforce Platform, which allows enterprises to build applications, and other solutions, such as MuleSoft for data integration.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Salesforce, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Salesforce Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,682,630, the price of CRM is up 0.05% at $354.49. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 72 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Salesforce</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $387.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JMP Securities downgraded its action to Market Outperform with a price target of $450. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Salesforce, targeting a price of $395. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Oppenheimer downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $385. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on Salesforce with a target price of $368. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Salesforce, which currently sits at a price target of $340. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Decoding Salesforce's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

In the current market session, Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) stock price is at $356.37, after a 0.46% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 9.57%, and in the past year, by 35.21%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734106524_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Salesforce P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 95.89 in the Software industry, Salesforce Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 58.98. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734106524_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CRM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 55 extraordinary options activities for Salesforce. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 54% leaning bullish and 34% bearish. Among these notable options, 15 are puts, totaling $573,336, and 40 are calls, amounting to $2,433,937.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $160.0 to $440.0 for Salesforce over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Salesforce's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Salesforce's whale activity within a strike price range from $160.0 to $440.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Salesforce Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733856332_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.35</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$198.9K</td>
<td>756</td>
<td align="right">145</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.34</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$134.0K</td>
<td>247</td>
<td align="right">406</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$115.2K</td>
<td>247</td>
<td align="right">846</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$22.35</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$92.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$56.9</td>
<td>$56.85</td>
<td>$56.85</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$85.2K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Salesforce</h3>
Salesforce provides enterprise cloud computing solutions. The company offers customer relationship management technology that brings companies and customers together. Its Customer 360 platform helps the group to deliver a single source of truth, connecting customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help companies sell, service, market, and conduct commerce. It also offers Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing campaigns, Commerce Cloud as an e-commerce engine, the Salesforce Platform, which allows enterprises to build applications, and other solutions, such as MuleSoft for data integration.
In light of the recent options history for Salesforce, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Salesforce</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,732,782, with CRM's price down by -0.26%, positioned at $350.64.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 78 days.</li>
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Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) is positioned to capitalize on the emerging <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42400723/oracle-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ai-growth-ellison-says-opportunity-is-unimaginable">enterprise software artificial intelligence revolution</a>, according to Wedbush Securities Managing Director Dan Ives, who shared his insights during a CNBC interview on Monday.
What Happened: &#8220;The software phase of the AI revolution is now here,&#8221; Ives <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-holland-b9657883_5-with-ives-daniel-ives-of-wedbush-securities-activity-7271917836208427008-fVSx/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_ios">said</a>, highlighting Oracle&#8217;s potential alongside industry peers Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>).
Ives emphasized Oracle&#8217;s competitive advantage in the enterprise space, particularly noting its cloud infrastructure and software stack. He projected significant benefits for the company over the next 12-18 months as government and enterprise clients accelerate their cloud and AI adoption.
The analyst pointed to 2025 as a pivotal year for enterprise AI applications, with Oracle expected to show substantial growth in its ERP offerings. This aligns with broader industry trends, as enterprise software companies increasingly integrate AI capabilities into their core products.
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Why It Matters: Regarding the broader tech landscape, Ives remains bullish on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42307179/salesforce-palantir-and-oracle-spearhead-an-ai-revolution-says-wedbushs-dan-ives-a-renaissance-of-growth">AI sector&#8217;s growth potential</a>. He sees the current transformation as &#8220;the biggest tech trend in the last 40 to 50 years,&#8221; extending well beyond major tech giants to include various enterprise software providers.
Oracle reported second-quarter revenue of $14.06 billion, up 9% year-over-year. The revenue total missed a Street consensus estimate of $14.11 billion, according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
ORCL Price Action: Oracle stock dropped 7.80% to $175.60 in after-hours trading on Monday, within a 52-week range of $99.26 to $198.31. Before the after-hours decline, Oracle shares had gained 82% year-to-date.
Oracle Corp&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ORCL/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> is $170.67, based on ratings from 32 analysts. The highest target of $220, while the lowest is $110. Recent ratings by RBC Capital, Guggenheim, and Jefferies average a $201.67 target, implying a 14.87% upside for the stock.
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With rising awareness among enterprises, investors, and government bodies on requirements of environment-friendly and sustainable practices, ESG practices are expected to broaden in scope and scale. Given this background, fundamentally sound ESG stocks Salesforce (CRM), Adobe (ADBE), and NextEra Energy (NEE) could be ideal buys for potential gains this month. Read more... Investors are realigning their attention, from looking only at highly profitable companies to invest in, to now also focusing on the impacts of the organization's operations on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This has resulted in the growing adoption of ESG principles and the reforming of regulatory requirements.
Considering this backdrop, environmentally conscious investors could consider investing in quality ESG-led stocks: Salesforce, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRM/">CRM</a>), Adobe Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">ADBE</a>), and NextEra Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NEE/">NEE</a>) to optimize their portfolio.
ESG-compliant companies are gaining more and more attention as they emphasize mapping their operational activities towards reducing environmental pollution and carbon footprint, increasing customer engagement, working towards employee benefit plans, and upkeep with governance requirements.
ESG criteria help in understanding how an organization is conducting itself and integrating environmental, ethical, and sustainable practices. Evolution in the segment can be observed through the recent regulatory developments and changing investing choices.
According to the Investment Company Institute's monthly surveys, the combined assets of <a href="https://www.ici.org/research/stats/esg_investing">mutual funds and ETFs invested</a> according to ESG criteria was $573.26 billion in October. Under this, broad ESG focus was $241.48 billion, and environmental focus investing was $58.69 billion for the month.
Further, Bloomberg expects global ESG assets to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/company/press/global-esg-assets-predicted-to-hit-40-trillion-by-2030-despite-challenging-environment-forecasts-bloomberg-intelligence/">surpass the $40 trillion mark</a> by the year 2030, which is over 25% of the projected $140 trillion assets under management (AUM). Aspects like enhanced scrutiny and stringent regulations will propel ESG adoption worldwide along with rising awareness and improving responsibility and accountability among companies.
Given the changing environment and concerns, investing in quality ESG stocks CRM, ADBE, and NEE could be wise in December.
Let's discuss the fundamentals of these stocks in detail:
Salesforce, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRM/">CRM</a>)
CRM provides Customer Relationship Management technology that brings companies and customers together worldwide. Its service includes sales to store data, monitor leads and progress, forecast opportunities, gain insights through analytics and artificial intelligence, and deliver quotes, contracts, and invoices.
On December 17, CRM announced Agentforce 2.0: the newest version of Agentforce, the first digital labor platform for enterprises. It is a complete AI system for augmenting teams with trusted, autonomous AI agents in the flow of work. The new advances will allow entities to scale their workforce with customized agents capable of handling complex with even more precision and accuracy.
On November 20, CRM introduced agentic lifecycle management tools to automate Agentforce testing, prototype agents in secure Sandbox environments, and transparently manage usage at scale. The new Agentforce Testing Center will help companies roll out trusted AI agents with no-code tools for testing, deploying, and monitoring in a secure, repeatable way.
The new capabilities consist of AI-generated tests for Agentforce, sandboxes for Agentforce and data cloud, monitoring and observability, and transparent usage monitoring in a digital wallet.
During the third quarter, which ended October 31, 2024, CRM's total revenues grew 8.3% from the year-ago value to $9.44 billion. The company's non-GAAP income from operations of $3.12 billion reflects a 14.9% increase from the previous year period. Also, its non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> came in at $2.32 billion or $2.41 per share, up 12.2% and 14.2% year-over-year, respectively.
As per the company's guidance, CRM expects revenue in the range of $9.90 billion and $10.10 billion, up 7% - 9% year-over-year in the fourth quarter.
Also, for the full year FY25, the company raised its low-end revenue guidance to $37.8 billion to $38 billion, up 8% - 9% from the prior year. It has also raised its operating cash flow growth to a range of 24% to 26%.
Analysts expect CRM's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter (ending January 2025) to increase 8.1% and 14.2% year-over-year to $10.04 billion and $2.61, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
CRM's stock has gained 42.9% over the past six months and 28.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $342.90.
CRM's robust outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has a B grade for Quality. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry, CRM is ranked #21 of 126 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRM/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of CRM for Momentum, Growth, Stability, Sentiment, and Value.
Adobe Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">ADBE</a>)
ADBE operates as a diversified software company globally. It operates in three segments: Digital Media; Digital Experience; and Publishing and Advertising. The company offers products, services, and solutions that enable individuals, teams, and enterprises to create, publish, and promote content, and Document Cloud, a unified cloud-based document services platform.
On December 10, ADBE and Box, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BOX/">BOX</a>), the leading Intelligent Content Management platform, announced a partnership to redefine how digital media is managed, created, and shared in the enterprise. With Adobe Express available as the default image editor in Box, customers will be able to easily create more engaging content without leaving Box's secure platform.
On December 3, ADBE and Amazon's (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">AMZN</a>) AWS expanded their strategic partnership to make Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) available on AWS to empower brands in deepening customer relationships with precise personalization. AEP delivers an actionable view of customers across every channel, with AI-driven insights ensuring timely and relevant customer experiences.
During the fourth quarter, which ended November 29, 2024, ADBE's total revenue increased 11.1% from the prior year's quarter to $5.61 billion. The company's gross profit grew 13% from the year-ago value to $4.99 billion. The company's non-GAAP operating income of $2.60 billion indicates growth of 10.8% over the previous year.
Furthermore, the company reported non-GAAP net income of $2.13 billion and $4.81 per share, up 8.8% and 12.6% from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Buoyed by its strong financial performance, the company provided its targets for fiscal year 2025. ADBE projects total revenue of $23.30 billion to $23.55 billion. Its Digital Media segment revenue is set at $17.25 billion to $17.40 billion, and its Digital Experience segment revenue at $5.80 billion to $5.90 billion. Also, the company expects non-GAAP EPS between $20.20 and $20.50.
Further, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ADBE's total revenue target is between $5.63 billion and $5.68 billion. It expects its Digital Media segment revenue to range from $4.17 billion to $4.20 billion and Digital Experience segment revenue to range from $1.38 billion to $1.40 billion. The company's non-GAAP EPS is projected at $4.95 to $5.00.
Street expects ADBE's revenue and EPS for the first quarter (ending February 2025) to increase 9.3% and 11% year-over-year to $5.66 billion and $4.97, respectively. Furthermore, the company has topped the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is remarkable.
Shares of ADBE have plunged 13.7% over the past month to close the last trading session at $446.74.
ADBE's POWR Ratings reflect its sound fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
ADBE has an A grade for Quality. It also has a B grade for Growth. It is ranked #11 out of 126 stocks in the Software - Application industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have ADBE ratings for Momentum, Value, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all ADBE ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">here</a>.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NEE/">NEE</a>)
NEE generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers. It generates electricity through wind, solar, nuclear, natural gas, and other clean energy.
On October 18, NEE's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of $0.515 per share. The dividend was paid on December 16, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 22, 2024.
NEE has raised its dividends for 29 consecutive years. Its annual payout of $2.06 translates to a yield of 2.87% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 2.31%. And the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 10.5% over the past five years.
During the nine months that ended September 30, 2024, NEE reported operating revenues of $19.37 billion, and its operating income was $6.54 billion for the period. The company's adjusted earnings grew 11% year-over-year to $5.97 billion. Also, the company's adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.90, up 9% from the prior period.
In addition, as of September 30, 2024, the company's total assets totaled $186.01 billion versus $177.49 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Street expects NEE's EPS to grow 1.1% year-over-year to $0.53 for the fourth quarter ending December 2024. Also, its revenue for the ongoing quarter is expected to increase 15.7% year-over-year to $7.96 billion. Moreover, the company has an impressive earnings surprise history as it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 20.4% to close the last trading session at $72.49.
NEE's POWR Ratings reflect its bright prospects. NEE has a B grade for Momentum. It is ranked #40 among 57 stocks within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/utilities-domestic/">Utilities - Domestic</a> industry.
To see the other ratings of NEE for Value, Sentiment, Growth, Quality, and Stability, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NEE/">click here</a>.
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CRM shares were trading at $344.43 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.53 (+0.45%). Year-to-date, CRM has gained 31.62%, versus a 27.70% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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The cloud software industry is poised for continued expansion, with advancements in AI and cloud computing as significant catalysts. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in cloud stocks, such as Salesforce (CRM), Zoom Communications (ZM), and DocuSign (DOCU). Continue reading… Businesses are increasingly adopting public and hybrid cloud-based tools, facilitating scalability and flexibility in operations. Thus, investors could consider investing in fundamentally sound cloud stocks: Salesforce, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRM/">CRM</a>), Zoom Communications Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZM/">ZM</a>), and DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>).
Cloud computing has become an indispensable part of modern business operations, offering a wide range of benefits driving its rapid adoption. The <a href="https://market.us/report/cloud-computing-market/">versatility of cloud computing</a> has led to its adoption across various industries and diverse use cases. Enterprises are increasingly implementing cloud solutions to improve mobility and decentralized data storage and computing.
On top of it, IMARC Group expects the global software as a service market to grow at a <a href="https://www.imarcgroup.com/software-as-a-service-market">CAGR of 14.8% by 2033</a>. The incorporation of AI and ML into SaaS solutions enhances operational efficiency and enables advanced data analytics, thereby driving market growth.
Considering these factors, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the three cloud software stock picks.
Salesforce, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRM/">CRM</a>)
CRM provides Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology that brings companies and customers together worldwide. The company's service includes sales to store data, monitor leads and progress, forecast opportunities, gain insights through analytics and relationship intelligence, and deliver quotes, contracts, and invoices.
In terms of the trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda-margin.asp">EBITDA margin</a>, CRM's 25.70% is 147.3% higher than the 10.39% industry average. Likewise, its 76.94% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 52.6% higher than the 50.44% industry average. Its 19.75% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 279% higher than the 5.21% industry average.
CRM's total revenues for the fiscal third quarter that ended on October 31, 2024, rose 8.3% year-over-year to $9.44 billion. Similarly, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share came in at $2.32 billion and $2.41 per share, up 12.2% and 14.2% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Street expects CRM's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending January 31, 2024, to increase 14.2% and 8.1% year-over-year to $2.61 and $10.04 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 34% to close the last trading session at $350.57.
CRM's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
It has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #19 out of 126 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated CRM for Stability, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, and Value. Get all CRM ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRM/">here</a>.
Zoom Communications Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZM/">ZM</a>)
ZM provides a comprehensive, unified communications platform, offering products such as Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars, alongside solutions like the Zoom Developer Platform and Zoom Contact Center. Its services cater to diverse end-users, including individuals and industries like education, healthcare, finance, government, and retail.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBITDA margin, ZM's 19.23% is 85.1% higher than the 10.39% industry average. Likewise, its 75.83% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 50.3% higher than the 50.44% industry average. Its 16.74% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 221.4% higher than the 5.21% industry average.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended October 31, 2024, ZM's revenue increased 3.6% year-over-year to $1.18 billion. Its non-GAAP income from operations grew 2.4% from the year-ago value to $457.79 million. In addition, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share came in at $435.07 million and $1.38, up 8.4% and 7% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Street expects ZM's revenue for the fiscal year (ending January 31, 2025) to increase 3.2% year-over-year to $4.67 billion. Its EPS for the same year is expected to increase 5.1% year-over-year to $5.47. It surpassed Street's revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Over the past six months, the stock has gained 48.6% to close the last trading session at $84.60.
ZM's robust fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, which equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Value and Quality. ZM is ranked #14 out of 78 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry.
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DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides electronic signature solutions and tools like Contract Lifecycle Management, Document Generation, and Gen for Salesforce, catering to businesses, real estate professionals, and government agencies. Its features support identification, notarization, and compliance needs for users across industries, including life sciences and federal institutions.
DOCU's 80.16% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 58.9% higher than the 50.44% industry average. Its 6.17% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 18.5% higher than the 5.21% industry average.
In the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2024, DOCU's total revenue reached $754.82 million, up 7.8% year-over-year. Its non-GAAP income from operations was $223.08 million, up 19% from the year-ago value. Moreover, its non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share stood at $ 188.50 million and $0.90, respectively, representing increases of 15.1% and 13.9% over the prior-year quarter.
Street expects DOCU's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter ending January 31, 2025, to increase 6.8% and 11.1% year-over-year to $760.94 million and $ 0.84, respectively. It surpassed Street revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 55.6% to close the last trading session at $98.17. It soared 65.1% year-to-date.
DOCU's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth. DOCU is ranked #4 out of 18 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry.
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CRM shares were trading at $347.91 per share on Wednesday afternoon, down $2.66 (-0.76%). Year-to-date, CRM has gained 32.80%, versus a 27.48% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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