Throughout the last three months, 48 analysts have evaluated Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), 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.
| Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Ratings | 13 | 25 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 30D | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1M Ago | 8 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2M Ago | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3M Ago | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown
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.
| Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Ives | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Scott Berg | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Brent Bracelin | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Steve Koenig | Macquarie | Announces | Neutral | $370.00 | - |
| Brent Thill | Jefferies | Raises | Buy | $425.00 | $400.00 |
| Mark Murphy | JP Morgan | Raises | Overweight | $380.00 | $340.00 |
| Yun Kim | Loop Capital | Raises | Hold | $360.00 | $340.00 |
| Rishi Jaluria | RBC Capital | Raises | Outperform | $420.00 | $300.00 |
| Tyler Radke | Citigroup | Raises | Neutral | $390.00 | $368.00 |
| Gil Luria | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Patrick Walravens | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Allan Verkhovski | Scotiabank | Raises | Sector Outperform | $440.00 | $425.00 |
| David Hynes | Canaccord Genuity | Raises | Buy | $415.00 | $315.00 |
| Kash Rangan | Goldman Sachs | Raises | Buy | $400.00 | $360.00 |
| Brian Schwartz | Oppenheimer | Raises | Outperform | $415.00 | $385.00 |
| Keith Bachman | BMO Capital | Raises | Outperform | $425.00 | $385.00 |
| Terry Tillman | Truist Securities | Raises | Buy | $400.00 | $380.00 |
| Parker Lane | Stifel | Raises | Buy | $425.00 | $390.00 |
| Keith Weiss | Morgan Stanley | Raises | Overweight | $405.00 | $330.00 |
| Brad Sills | B of A Securities | Raises | Buy | $440.00 | $390.00 |
| Nehal Chokshi | Northland Capital Markets | Raises | Outperform | $440.00 | $400.00 |
| Rob Oliver | Baird | Raises | Outperform | $430.00 | $340.00 |
| Scott Berg | Needham | Raises | Buy | $375.00 | $345.00 |
| Raimo Lenschow | Barclays | Raises | Overweight | $425.00 | $415.00 |
| Brent Bracelin | Piper Sandler | Raises | Overweight | $405.00 | $395.00 |
| Patrick Walravens | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Gil Luria | DA Davidson | Raises | Neutral | $300.00 | $250.00 |
| Brent Bracelin | Piper Sandler | Raises | Overweight | $395.00 | $325.00 |
| Tyler Radke | Citigroup | Raises | Neutral | $368.00 | $290.00 |
| Terry Tillman | Truist Securities | Raises | Buy | $380.00 | $315.00 |
| Daniel Ives | Wedbush | Raises | Outperform | $375.00 | $325.00 |
| Karl Keirstead | UBS | Raises | Neutral | $360.00 | $275.00 |
| Patrick Walravens | JMP Securities | Raises | Market Outperform | $450.00 | $342.00 |
| J. Derrick Wood | TD Cowen | Raises | Hold | $340.00 | $290.00 |
| Brian Schwartz | Oppenheimer | Raises | Outperform | $385.00 | $330.00 |
| Mark Murphy | JP Morgan | Raises | Overweight | $340.00 | $310.00 |
| Allan Verkhovski | Scotiabank | Announces | Sector Outperform | $425.00 | - |
| Keith Bachman | BMO Capital | Raises | Outperform | $385.00 | $305.00 |
| Yun Kim | Loop Capital | Raises | Hold | $340.00 | $270.00 |
| Brad Sills | B of A Securities | Raises | Buy | $390.00 | $325.00 |
| Michael Turrin | Wells Fargo | Raises | Equal-Weight | $330.00 | $275.00 |
| Brent Thill | Jefferies | Raises | Buy | $400.00 | $350.00 |
| Parker Lane | Stifel | Raises | Buy | $350.00 | $320.00 |
| Brian Schwartz | Oppenheimer | Raises | Outperform | $330.00 | $300.00 |
| Nehal Chokshi | Northland Capital Markets | Raises | Outperform | $400.00 | $270.00 |
| Daniel Ives | Wedbush | Raises | Outperform | $325.00 | $315.00 |
| Brent Bracelin | Piper Sandler | Raises | Overweight | $325.00 | $268.00 |
| Scott Berg | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Key Insights: 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. 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. Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Salesforce's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.
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.
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About Salesforce
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.
Financial Milestones: Salesforce's Journey
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.
The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know
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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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Latest Ratings for CRM
| Date | Firm | Action | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | |
| Mar 2022 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | |
| Mar 2022 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy |
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