Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) saw a rise in shares as investor optimism grows amid challenges. DA Davidson analyst upgraded Salesforce from Underperform to Neutral with a price forecast of $225. The company’s organic revenue growth is projected at 8% in fiscal 2026 and 7% in fiscal 2027. Despite strong Agentforce adoption, challenges like tech debt and unpredictable costs remain. Activist investor Starboard Value increased its stake by 47%, signaling renewed pressure on Salesforce to refocus on core growth. Salesforce’s fiscal second-quarter 2026 revenue is projected at $10.08 billion with EPS of $2.78. Shares traded higher by 2.65% to $239.55.

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