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Salesforce Stock Finds Support as AI Momentum BuildsReported by Thomas Hughes. Originally Published: 5/29/2026. 
Key Points
- Salesforce reported FQ1 net revenue of $11.31 billion, up 13.2% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings of $3.88 beating consensus by 75 cents.
- Agentforce, Salesforce's agentic AI platform, posted annual recurring revenue growth of more than 200%, signaling strong AI-driven business momentum.
- Institutions own more than 80% of CRM shares and have bought on balance for 10 consecutive quarters, reflecting sustained long-term confidence in the stock.
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It has taken time, but Salesforce's (NYSE: CRM) bottom may be in, and the stage appears set for a robust rebound. The SaaS apocalypse is not happening; Salesforce continues to gain traction, and its Q1 earnings results suggest the virtuous cycle of AI is building momentum. This virtuous cycle, driven by the bullish impact of AI spending, is already visible in results from NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) across the datacenter supply chain and into the services realm. When companies invest in AI, it generates revenue and, in turn, increases demand for AI.
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New spending creates new demand in an as-yet unending cycle. Because we are still in the early phases of AI’s rollout, this cycle could continue to support Salesforce's long-term growth. Mixed Response Overshadows Bullish Outlook for CRMAnalysts had a mixed response to the Q1 results, with numerous negative price target revisions offset by reaffirmations and increases. The net result, however, was bullish. Of the 39 analysts MarketBeat tracks, 72% have Buy-side ratings, and revisions are clustered around the consensus. While some targets were lowered, many remain on the high end, with the average of $240 just below the broader 12-month consensus price target. The consensus implies nearly 50% upside from the critical support target, which, coincidentally, aligns with the lowest analyst targets. The consensus of fresh targets suggests 35% upside and marks a five-month high. 
Technical stock price action and institutional trends also align with the critical support target around $160, which reflects the high set in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. Price action since then has been volatile, driven by stimulus spending and accelerated digitization, but the stock has continued to find support at this level, as it does in late May. Support is visible in the weekly price candles and indicators, which suggest bears are losing control and bulls are regaining it. Institutional trends reveal high ownership and aggressive accumulation. The group owns more than 80% of the stock, has bought on balance for 10 consecutive quarters, and has increased activity as the stock price has fallen. Bullish activity persisted into early Q2 2026 and will likely continue as the year progresses. The stock trades at just 12X current-year earnings, with growth accelerating under the influence of AI. Assuming the forecasts are correct, the company could rise 200% in the near term and then double again over time, given the right catalysts. Salesforce Posts Tepid Results, But Versus a High BarSalesforce’s Q1 results and guidance were tepid relative to analysts' forecasts, but the bar was high, and the results were still strong. The company’s $11.31 billion in net revenue was up 13.2% year-over-year, accelerating both sequentially and versus the prior year, with growth the strongest it has been in three years. Results were underpinned by Agentforce, the agentic platform, which saw annual recurring revenue grow by more than 200%. Consumption, a critical factor, was also strong, rising by more than 110% sequentially, and Data 360 handled a 136% increase in records. Margin news was equally solid. The company reported gains across the board, with adjusted earnings rising 50% year over year (YOY) to $3.88, topping the consensus by 75 cents. More importantly, guidance was solid, with the company forecasting another quarter of strength. Growth is expected to slow to just over 10%, but the outlook is likely cautious. The more important detail is that earnings are expected to outpace expectations by a wide margin, which may also reflect a cautious guide. Among the factors highlighting the company’s strength are its financial position and capacity for capital return. The company initiated an accelerated $25 billion repurchase agreement, which is now largely complete. The impact was a 10% YOY decline in diluted share count, with expectations for continued aggressive capital returns. Dividends are also part of the equation, yielding almost 1% as of late May, with annual distribution increases expected. As it stands, the balance sheet remains fortress-like, with ample cash and low leverage, enabling the company to execute its strategy and deliver results. Analysts waiting to “see more” in Salesforce’s results may be missing the point. The company’s main catalysts are AI integration, margin improvement, and capital returns, and it delivered on all three. With that in play, CRM’s stock price may struggle to move higher, but that is unlikely. The more likely outcome is that upcoming results turn more naysayers into supporters, helping to firm market sentiment. Until then, this stock may continue to wallow near its current lows, but it is not expected to fall below them. |
