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Salesforce.com Inc(CRM)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 8 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-9.63% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$226.18
11/02/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CRM

11/02/2026: CRM (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Salesforce.com Inc is a foundational cloud enterprise software provider known for its CRM platform and broad suite of business tools. The company’s primary strength lies in its expansive Customer 360 ecosystem, which drives recurring revenue and high customer retention. The investment story centers on the company’s transition toward maturing its platform through AI integration while expanding margins. However, investors face significant risks including fierce competition from hyperscalers like Microsoft, execution challenges inherent in its acquisitive growth model, and sensitivity to enterprise IT spending. Salesforce suits growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to enterprise digital transformation, with recent developments like dividend initiation signaling a focus on long-term shareholder returns.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitSalesforce remains a core cloud platform provider with significant scale and ongoing innovation in AI.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often trends with broader technology sector sentiment and internal margin expansion narratives.
Value investorMixed fitWhile valuation has become more reasonable compared to historical highs, it is not a traditional value play.
Dividend investorMixed fitThe dividend is new and modest, acting more as a signaling mechanism for maturity than a high-yield income source.
Low-risk investorWeak fitAs a large-cap growth stock, it remains subject to market volatility and sector-specific risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highTechnology stocks are often sensitive to interest rate changes and macro sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must pay for growth, which can lead to rapid price adjustments if growth slows.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighAggressive AI strategies from Microsoft and others threaten to displace specialized workflows.
Business qualityStrongThe high recurring revenue and deep integration create a resilient, sticky enterprise franchise.
Dividend incomeLowDividends are not the primary reason to hold this equity.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating diverse, massive acquisitions requires consistent, high-level operational discipline.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 13.16%
Avg. Invested days 37
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CRM receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CRM has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid earnings growth (+20.3%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 34.7%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+9.6%), modest insider ownership of 2.98%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CRM's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $14.4B (34.7% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CRM's strongest growth driver at +20.3% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+9.6%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (+15.8%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 87.2% and approximately 96.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.98% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.84%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.33%
State Street Corp 5.45%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 2.83%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.41%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CRM generates approximately $777 of gross profit, $215 of operating income, and $347 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 21.67%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CRM has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 188.61B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.97
1Y Target Price 287.08
Price to earnings Ratio 20.97
1Y Target Price 287.08
Volume (30-day avg) 8.2M shares
Beta 1.26
52 Weeks Range 146.06 - 267.80
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 146.06 - 267.80
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.74%
Basic EPS (TTM) 10.93

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription and SupportLicense fees for Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and industry-specific clouds.This is the primary, predictable revenue stream generated by long-term contracts.
Professional ServicesConsulting and implementation services to help clients set up the platform.This supports adoption but is generally lower margin than subscription software.
GeographyOperations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.Salesforce is a global entity, though North America remains the largest contributor to revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 20.97
Forward PE 14.68
Enterprise Value 218.95B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.29
Enterprise Value 218.95B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.29
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.98
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.36
Shares Outstanding 823.00M
Shares Floating 797.53M
Shares Outstanding 823.00M
Shares Floating 797.53M
Percent Insiders 2.98
Percent Institutions 87.19

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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