Salesforce (CRM) News Today $243.27 -2.73 (-1.11%) Closing price 10/17/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$243.67 +0.40 (+0.16%) As of 10/17/2025 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Salesforce Down Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Salesforce Down Today?Salesforce Inc. (CRM) moved sharply this week after Dreamforce/Investor Day set a long‑term revenue target and buyback plan, but the rally met pushback from governance/legal headlines and insider selling — leaving investors weighing growth from agentic AI against short‑term reputation and regulatory risks. Positive Sentiment: Management raised its long‑term revenue goal (>$60B by 2030), pushed a profitable growth framework and flagged a large buyback/free‑cash‑flow trajectory — the core driver of the recent rally. Salesforce jumps as $60 billion forecast eases revenue growth concerns Positive Sentiment: Company pushed agentic AI (Agentforce) and new partnerships (Google/Gemini, Anthropic, OpenAI); customers/partners such as KPMG integration support faster AI monetization expectations. Salesforce’s Long-Awaited Inflection is Here: Rally On! Positive Sentiment: Several firms upgraded/reaffirmed bullish views (JMP’s market outperform with $430 PT, Needham, Wedbush, Cantor Fitzgerald), amplifying buy‑side interest after guidance. Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) Given "Market Outperform" Rating at JMP Securities Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views are mixed — several firms reiterated neutral/hold ratings with lower near‑term targets (Macquarie, DA Davidson) even as others raised long‑term forecasts; expect divergent estimates near term. Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) Given "Neutral" Rating at Macquarie Negative Sentiment: Reputational risk from CEO Marc Benioff’s comments about National Guard deployment led to an apology and at least one high‑profile board/foundation exit — a governance/headline risk that prompted investor caution. Salesforce CEO apologizes for saying Trump should send National Guard to San Francisco Negative Sentiment: Legal risk: a proposed class action alleges Salesforce used copyrighted books to train AI models — potential litigation, settlements or restrictions could pressure sentiment. Salesforce sued by authors over artificial intelligence software Negative Sentiment: Insider selling (CEO sales disclosed) and at least one new sell rating added downward pressure; several short‑term downgrades/estimate cuts also hit the tape. Insider Selling: Salesforce CEO Sells 2,250 Shares New Sell Rating for Salesforce (CRM), the Technology Giant Investor takeaway: the stock’s near‑term direction will hinge on execution of the AI monetization story and buybacks vs. headline/legal risks. Traders may see continued volatility; longer‑term investors should track execution metrics (agentic AI revenue, bookings, FCF) and any legal/governance developments.Posted 23h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. CRM Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Barchart Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 Time Period JMP Securities Reiterates Salesforce (CRM) Market Outperform RecommendationOctober 18 at 9:57 AM | msn.comSignature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC Buys 16,370 Shares of Salesforce Inc. $CRMOctober 18 at 7:01 AM | marketbeat.comMarketBeat Week in Review – 10/13 - 10/17 (CRM)Stocks look for direction this week after strong bank earnings offset renewed trade concerns; however, the long-term trend is still bullish...October 18 at 7:00 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce Inc. $CRM Shares Sold by William Blair Investment Management LLCOctober 18 at 6:53 AM | marketbeat.comOtter Creek Advisors LLC Has $4.72 Million Holdings in Salesforce Inc. $CRMOctober 18 at 6:52 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce Inc. $CRM Shares Sold by Hartline Investment CorpOctober 18 at 5:42 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce Inc. $CRM Shares Sold by Empirical Asset Management LLCOctober 18 at 5:05 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce Is Betting on the Era of the Agentic Enterprise. Is the Stock a Buy Now?October 18 at 3:41 AM | fool.comSalesforce, Inc. (CRM)’s ‘Agentic Enterprise’ Vision Wins Canaccord’s ConfidenceOctober 18 at 3:10 AM | insidermonkey.comSalesforce CEO Marc Benioff Walks Back On His Support Of Trump's National Guard Proposal For San Francisco: 'I Sincerely Apologize'October 18 at 2:30 AM | benzinga.comThe A-List Turned on Marc Benioff. Now He's Sorry.October 17 at 8:00 PM | wsj.comSalesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologizes for saying Trump should send National Guard to San FranciscoOctober 17 at 7:50 PM | nypost.comNSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) Stock Price Down 1.1% Following Insider SellingOctober 17 at 4:58 PM | marketbeat.comNew Sell Rating for Salesforce (CRM), the Technology GiantOctober 17 at 4:16 PM | theglobeandmail.comSalesforce (CRM) Receives a Hold from Wells FargoOctober 17 at 4:16 PM | theglobeandmail.comSalesforce faces copyright lawsuit from authors over training AI modelsOctober 17 at 4:16 PM | msn.comSalesforce Stock Jumped on Guidance. Options Data Shows Us Where CRM Could Be Headed Next.October 17 at 4:16 PM | finance.yahoo.comSalesforce CEO apologizes for saying Trump should send National Guard to San FranciscoOctober 17 at 4:10 PM | cnbc.comMarc Benioff Apologizes for National Guard CommentsOctober 17 at 3:55 PM | wsj.comSalesforce Is Now A Value Stock, Buy With ConfidenceOctober 17 at 2:03 PM | seekingalpha.comSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) Given "Market Outperform" Rating at JMP SecuritiesOctober 17 at 9:20 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce: Extreme Bargain In Plain SightOctober 17 at 9:00 AM | seekingalpha.comChevy Chase Trust Holdings LLC Buys 4,835 Shares of Salesforce Inc. $CRMOctober 17 at 7:22 AM | marketbeat.comArista Wealth Management LLC Purchases New Shares in Salesforce Inc. $CRMOctober 17 at 7:10 AM | marketbeat.comAngeles Wealth Management LLC Buys 1,235 Shares of Salesforce Inc. $CRMOctober 17 at 6:43 AM | marketbeat.comApplied Finance Capital Management LLC Purchases New Shares in Salesforce Inc. $CRMOctober 17 at 6:34 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce Inc. $CRM Shares Sold by Stratos Investment Management LLCOctober 17 at 6:24 AM | marketbeat.comNordea Investment Management AB Has $621.15 Million Stock Holdings in Salesforce Inc. $CRMOctober 17 at 5:54 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) CEO Sells $536,332.50 in StockOctober 17 at 5:51 AM | insidertrades.comPraxis Investment Management Inc. Lowers Position in Salesforce Inc. $CRMOctober 17 at 5:45 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce's (CRM) "Hold (C)" Rating Reiterated at Weiss RatingsOctober 17 at 4:05 AM | americanbankingnews.comSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) Cut to Hold at Northland CapmkOctober 17 at 2:43 AM | americanbankingnews.comWatch These Salesforce Price Levels as Stock Jumps on Upbeat Sales OutlookOctober 17 at 2:53 AM | msn.comSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) Shares Down 1.3% Following Insider SellingOctober 17 at 2:17 AM | americanbankingnews.comSalesforce, Google expand partnership to increase focus on AI, boost Gemini accessOctober 16 at 8:52 PM | msn.comWhy Salesforce (CRM) Stock Is Jumping Today?October 16 at 8:52 PM | finance.yahoo.comSalesforce (CRM) Announces $1B Mexico Investment to Expand AI OperationsOctober 16 at 8:52 PM | msn.comInsider Selling: Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) CEO Sells 2,250 Shares of StockOctober 16 at 7:18 PM | marketbeat.comSalesforce’s Long-Awaited Inflection is Here: Rally On!Salesforce is well-positioned to accelerate growth and outperform its improved guidance, driven by agentic AI. Analysts are lifting price targets.October 16 at 7:02 PM | marketbeat.comMarc Benioff's call for troops in SF leads tech investor Ron Conway to leave Salesforce Foundation boardOctober 16 at 6:15 PM | cnbc.comSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) Trading 3.6% Higher - Should You Buy?October 16 at 5:37 PM | marketbeat.comSalesforce sued by authors over artificial intelligence softwareOctober 16 at 4:03 PM | reuters.comSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) Given "Neutral" Rating at MacquarieOctober 16 at 3:54 PM | marketbeat.comSalesforce: $60 Billion Target Tests Investors' MemoriesOctober 16 at 2:00 PM | seekingalpha.comTop Stock Movers Now: Salesforce, J.B. Hunt, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and MoreOctober 16 at 1:05 PM | investopedia.comSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) Shares Gap Up - Still a Buy?October 16 at 11:45 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce: Investor Day Optimism Sparks A Rally On This Dog Of The DowOctober 16 at 11:03 AM | seekingalpha.comSalesforce (NYSE:CRM) Earns Neutral Rating from DA DavidsonOctober 16 at 10:53 AM | marketbeat.comSalesforce shares jump on $60B revenue target, AI growth plansOctober 16 at 10:02 AM | proactiveinvestors.comSalesforce's (CRM) "Outperform" Rating Reaffirmed at WedbushOctober 16 at 9:34 AM | marketbeat.com Get Salesforce News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for CRM and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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