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Salesforce Stock: Analyst Outlook & Earnings Preview
Get the inside scoop on Salesforce (CRM) before their Q1 earnings drop this Wednesday. Analyst ratings are mostly “buy,” anticipating a 7% year-over-year revenue increase to $9.75 billion. While shares dipped this year, the consensus price target of $364 suggests a potential 33% jump.oppenheimer sees “strong momentum” for the Agentforce AI platform. Though, Citi analysts are more cautious, awaiting further data. Deutsche Bank and Jefferies offer bullish targets. News Directory 3 has the details you need before the bell. Discover what’s next for Salesforce’s AI strategy and market outlook.
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Salesforce’s Q1 Earnings: AI in Focus Amidst Mixed Forecasts
Updated May 25, 2025
analysts are cautiously optimistic as Salesforce (CRM) prepares to release its fiscal first-quarter results Wednesday. The customer relationship management (CRM) software giant is projected to report revenue of $9.75 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase. adjusted earnings per share are expected to reach $2.55, up from $2.44 last year.
According to Visible Alpha, 18 of 23 analysts rate Salesforce shares as a “buy” or equivalent. Four recommend a “hold,” while one suggests a “sell.” The consensus price target of $364 represents a potential 33% increase from Friday’s closing price. Despite this positive outlook,Salesforce shares have declined approximately 18% year-to-date in 2025.
Oppenheimer analysts, in a Thursday note, highlighted Salesforce as a “one of the healthiest long-term profitable growth stories” among software companies. They acknowledged macroeconomic uncertainties but emphasized the ”strong momentum” of Salesforce’s AI platform, Agentforce, maintaining a price target of $380.
Citi analysts, however, adopted a more cautious stance on Agentforce, lowering their price target from $335 to $320. They stated they “await more meaningful data points” regarding the AI offering’s commercial success. Deutsche Bank recently reaffirmed a more bullish target of $400, while Jefferies held steady at $375.
What’s next
Investors will be watching closely to see if Salesforce can meet revenue expectations adn if Agentforce can deliver on its promise as a key driver of future growth. The company’s earnings call should provide further insights into its AI strategy and overall market outlook.