Most analysts remain optimistic about Salesforce’s performance as the company gears up to report quarterly results, with AI platform Agentforce in focus.
As Salesforce prepares to release its fiscal Q1 earnings report, market analysts are expressing a generally positive outlook on the future of the cloud software giant. Despite recent market volatility and a dip in stock performance this year, many remain confident in the company’s long-term growth trajectory.
Salesforce to Report Fiscal Q1 Earnings This Week
Salesforce (Ticker: CRM) is set to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings report on Wednesday after the closing bell. With investor attention turning toward the company’s performance, the momentum behind its AI platform, Agentforce, is also drawing increased interest.
Majority of Analysts Recommend Buying CRM
According to data from financial analytics platform Visible Alpha, out of 23 tracked analysts, 18 have issued a “buy” or equivalent rating for Salesforce shares. Four analysts rate the stock as “hold,” and just one has a “sell” recommendation. The average price target among these analysts is approximately $364, implying a potential upside of 33% from last Friday’s close.
Stock Down YTD, But Earnings May Spark Recovery
Salesforce shares have declined by around 18% year-to-date in 2025. However, the upcoming earnings report could help reverse this trend. Analysts expect first-quarter revenue to reach $9.75 billion—representing a year-over-year increase of roughly 7%. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) are projected at $2.55, up from $2.44 in the same quarter last year.
Oppenheimer Highlights Strong Long-Term Growth
In a client note issued last week, analysts at Oppenheimer described Salesforce as “one of the healthiest long-term profitable growth stories” among software companies. While they acknowledged broader macroeconomic uncertainties, they noted that the company’s AI offering, Agentforce, is demonstrating strong momentum. Oppenheimer has maintained a $380 price target for CRM shares.
Citi Takes Cautious Stance on Agentforce
On the other hand, analysts at Citi have taken a more cautious view of Agentforce. Citing a lack of substantial data regarding the platform’s commercialization, they lowered their price target from $335 to $320. Citi stated that more meaningful insights are needed to assess the true market impact of Agentforce.
Deutsche Bank, Jefferies Stay Bullish
Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank reiterated its bullish stance with a price target of $400, signaling strong confidence in Salesforce’s growth potential. Jefferies also maintained a positive outlook, holding its target at $375.
Agentforce: A New Growth Catalyst for Salesforce
Built on artificial intelligence, Agentforce is emerging as a strategic tool within Salesforce’s broader ecosystem. Designed to enhance productivity across sales, service, and marketing teams, the platform has garnered growing interest since its launch and is seen as a key driver of future innovation and competitiveness.
Market Awaits Key Data Points From Earnings
Given analysts’ positive expectations and Salesforce’s ongoing investment in AI innovation, the upcoming earnings release could significantly influence the stock’s trajectory in the coming weeks. Investors and market watchers are keenly awaiting detailed figures to better evaluate the company’s near-term prospects.
