How is CRM valued relative to the market?

CRM currently trades at a trailing P/E of 23.76x and a forward P/E of 16.21x. The stock has a beta of 1.20, meaning it moves roughly more than the broader market on average. Valuation multiples should always be considered alongside earnings growth rate and sector context.

How profitable is CRM?

CRM reports a gross margin of 77.28%, an operating margin of 21.38%, a net profit margin of 21.99%. Return on equity stands at 19.38% and return on assets at 5.70%. These figures provide context for evaluating the quality and sustainability of the company's earnings relative to its peers.

Does CRM pay a dividend?

CRM pays an annual dividend of $1.76, representing a forward yield of 71.00%. The payout ratio is 15.68%, which indicates the share of earnings distributed to shareholders. The most recent dividend date was 2026-10-07. Dividend sustainability should always be evaluated alongside free cash flow trends.

What is the analyst price target for CRM?

Based on a consensus of 54 analysts, the median price target is $273.00, the most optimistic target is $475.00, the most conservative target is $160.00. At the current price of $224.56, the median target implies 21.6% upside. Analyst targets represent 12-month price expectations and should be considered alongside technical signals and momentum data.

CRM is held by 4 ETFs tracked by StockBotty. The largest allocations are in IGV (7.47%), DIA (2.44%), XLK (1.68%). Significant ETF ownership means institutional flows in and out of these funds can influence CRM's price action, particularly around rebalancing dates.

What is the current trend signal for CRM?

As of the most recent session, CRM closed at $224.56. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 54.8 (strong trend strength). Momentum is bearish and has been running for 14 days. A Golden Cross is in place. 30-day historical volatility is at 69.3%.

When was the last Trendchange signal for CRM and what is its historical edge?

The most recent Trendchange signal for CRM fired on 29.07.26 at $188.38. The position has been held for 35 trading days. 10-day return from entry: +4.83%. 20-day return: +9.19%. The historical edge of the signal system for CRM is +13.22% across 72 tracked signals. The best-performing entry bucket historically is the 15-20% range, averaging 18.5% at 10 days and 30.6% at 60 days.

CRM – Salesforce, Inc.

Technology | Software - Application | Website

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$224.56

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+13.22%

Signal Edge

Moderate edge across 3 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional

54.8

Trend Strength (ADX)

Strong trend – directional signals reliable

Options Signals

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

55% / 45%

Call / Put Flow

Neutral flow – call and put activity roughly balanced

Last Trendchange Signal

29.07.26

Date

Signal entry date

$188.38

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

35d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+4.83%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

+9.19%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

+29.61%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

+28.91%

+60d

Return after 60 trading days

Trend Overview

Neutral – No Clear Edge Composite Score: 0 / 7

CRM is in a neutral phase with no clear directional edge. Trend and momentum indicators are roughly balanced between positive and negative readings.

What to watch

No actionable setup is present. The market is not offering a clean edge in either direction. Patience is the discipline here.

Options Signal Highlight

MEDIUM Strength 6.5 Long Straddle 📖 View full options analysis →

CRM Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $224.56 · ATR14: $3.79

Neutral – No Clear Edge Composite Score: 0 / 7

CRM is in a neutral phase with no clear directional edge. Trend and momentum indicators are roughly balanced between positive and negative readings.

What to watch

No actionable setup is present. The market is not offering a clean edge in either direction. Patience is the discipline here.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▼ Down · -14d	Strength: -0.95 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	54.8 – Strong	ADX38: 11.0
Volatility (HV30)	69.3% – Rising	HV90: 53.8% \| HV180: 50.6%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Mostly aligned (2/3)
EMA21 Distance	-0.94 ATR ↓	EMA21: $229.88
GD200 Extension	3.2 ATR – Normal	GD20: -1.4 \| GD50: 0.2 \| GD100: 3.7

🟡 Downside Momentum Easing

Downward momentum has run -14 days but strength is decreasing (-0.95). The move may be exhausting.

💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 54.8 (Strong)

A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 11.0. Trend-following has clear edge here.

🔺 Volatility Rising

HV30: 69.3% | HV90: 53.8% | HV180: 50.6%. Short-term vol is running above its 90-day average. Wider stops and reduced size may be appropriate.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $223.27 above GD200 $200.05 by 11.61%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Mostly aligned (2/3).

📉 EMA21 – Gap Narrowing

Price is -0.94 ATR from the EMA21 ($229.88) but the distance is shrinking.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $237.48 (-1.4 ATR) | GD50: $223.27 (0.2 ATR) | GD100: $196.94 (3.7 ATR) | GD200: $200.05 (3.2 ATR). ATR14: $3.79.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010	-15.03	4.23	4.98	13.33	-1.34	1.05	13.66	7.81	-3.94	3.66	22.37	-8.37	76.45
2011	-5.47	0.49	4.31	3.36	11.80	2.20	-3.15	-11.62	-10.00	19.01	-9.15	-14.30	-25.73
2012	15.44	19.97	6.58	-0.93	-11.64	5.55	-10.57	16.55	5.41	-3.41	7.83	7.06	66.15
2013	0.57	-3.34	-1.74	-6.23	1.86	-6.97	15.76	8.83	4.71	1.39	-3.46	7.05	28.98
2014	10.32	6.68	-7.16	-12.17	1.05	10.89	-8.35	10.49	-3.87	12.79	-5.86	0.38	8.10
2015	-4.71	21.13	-2.42	10.21	-0.83	-4.75	3.91	-4.24	4.20	6.58	0.63	-3.22	32.36
2016	-11.27	-1.01	5.43	0.09	8.37	-4.84	2.48	-1.98	-6.03	6.58	-4.57	0.00	-10.75
2017	12.14	3.53	-1.57	4.62	3.43	-3.83	5.47	4.68	-2.69	8.94	2.33	-1.54	44.92
2018	9.10	3.11	-2.62	4.94	5.05	4.51	-2.33	10.89	3.80	-14.15	2.27	-4.98	31.19
2019	T 12.11	4.99	-3.74	T 2.59	-6.62	4.57	T 0.28	T 3.49	-2.81	T 5.96	1.97	1.02	19.99
2020	9.18	-8.10	-18.54	T 20.81	11.78	6.22	1.54	34.18	-10.64	-8.36	5.74	-7.80	33.26
2021	T 2.39	-5.23	-2.61	T 5.30	T 6.41	3.42	-1.25	10.14	1.08	8.87	-5.88	1.04	15.35
2022	-8.94	-9.30	T 1.64	-17.11	-9.76	T -6.26	T 9.40	-14.68	-6.31	T 9.93	T 0.27	-9.80	-48.10
2023	T 24.63	-4.78	19.38	0.96	12.94	-0.77	T 6.31	-1.25	T -8.46	-1.41	T 23.53	1.21	98.10
2024	9.75	8.82	-4.95	-11.02	-12.75	8.66	T 1.01	T -0.06	10.34	7.57	11.97	1.00	30.53
2025	T 3.34	-12.20	-8.43	-0.55	T -1.47	4.23	T -4.99	2.20	T -6.27	T 10.49	-11.79	T 13.78	-19.88
2026	-16.30	-7.60	-3.25	-5.21	T 3.96	-25.26	T 12.74	38.50	-11.06	-5.12			-11.46

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

CRM - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for CRM:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
29.07.26	$188.38	35d	+4.83%	+9.19%	+29.61%	+28.91%
29.05.26	$191.10	8d	-8.24%	-8.24%	-8.24%	-8.24%
07.05.26	$186.34	2d	-4.75%	-4.75%	+0%	+0%
05.12.25	$260.57	24d	-1.04%	-2.67%	-2.67%	-2.67%
21.10.25	$263.41	3d	-0.79%	-4.07%	-4.07%	+0%
03.09.25	$256.45	3d	+0%	+0%	+0%	+0%
29.07.25	$267.39	3d	-0.96%	-0.96%	-0.96%	+0%
02.05.25	$275.08	31d	+5.7%	-0.71%	-0.71%	-0.71%
28.01.25	$359.95	4d	-9.1%	-9.1%	-9.1%	-9.1%
15.08.24	$262.79	12d	-1.48%	-5.61%	-5.61%	-5.61%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for CRM: 13.22%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
15-20%	3	+18.49%	+17.2%	+24.52%	+30.56%	Hold
10-15%	1	+10.97%	+15.23%	+11.25%	+11.25%	Hold
7-10%	3	+7.31%	+10.48%	+15%	+17.99%	Hold
5-7%	8	+6.15%	+9.02%	+10.82%	+13.69%	Hold
3-5%	12	+4.26%	+6.16%	+10.34%	+11.93%	Hold
1-3%	8	+1.9%	+0.51%	+0.1%	+0.41%	Close
0-1%	5	+0.33%	+6.52%	+6.87%	+4.4%	Close
-1-0%	4	-0.71%	-0.16%	+1.04%	+1.9%	Neg
-3-1%	9	-1.72%	-2%	-2.01%	-1.06%	Neg
-5-3%	6	-4.17%	-4.99%	-3.56%	-2.69%	Neg
-7-5%	5	-6.28%	-6.8%	-5.41%	-5.41%	Neg
-10-7%	7	-8.7%	-9.04%	-7.76%	-3.88%	Neg
<-10%	1	-10.45%	-10.45%	-10.45%	+0%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 3% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

MEDIUM ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 6.5

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).

Call / Put Flow

55% / 45%

Call and put premium are roughly balanced. No clear directional bias from options flow.

GEX (Mio.)

1,978,763.1

Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.

GEX Flip Strike

$225.00 · 0.2%

GEX flip strike is very close to spot price. Crossing this level can trigger a regime change – from suppressed to amplified volatility.

Max Pain

$225.00 · 0.2%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$224.56

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

CRM GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, one setup stands out. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Setup 1 of 1 Long Straddle Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 6% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages

✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side

✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle

✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously

Risks

✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid

✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches

✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless

▶ FAQ: Long Straddle

What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

Metric	Value
Market Cap	$213.51 B
PE Ratio (TTM)	23.76
Forward PE	16.21
PEG Ratio	0.83
EV/EBITDA	18.95
Price/Sales	4.86
Price/Book	5.56
Beta	1.20

Profitability

Metric	Value
Gross Margin	77.28%
Operating Margin	21.38%
Net Margin	21.99%
ROE	19.38%
ROA	5.70%

Dividends

Metric	Value
Annual Dividend	$1.76
Forward Yield	71.00%
Payout Ratio	15.68%
Dividend Date	2026-10-07

Analyst Consensus (54 Analysts)

Metric	Value
Median Target	$273
High Target	$475
Low Target	$160

About Salesforce, Inc.

Salesforce, Inc. provides customer relationship management technology services that connect companies and customers together in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers Agentforce, which enables customers to build, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade, autonomous AI agents at scale, enabling humans and agents to work together; Agentforce Sales, an integrated platform that brings together the power of humans with AI agents to help sales teams for selling, managing, and automating entire sales processes; Agentforce Service, which enables companies in every industry to bring all of their customer, employee, IT, and field service needs onto one integrated AI-powered platform; Data 360, a data engine that gives AI agents their context and serves as the foundation for how customers unify service offerings, making their data actionable for both humans and agents; Informatica, an AI-powered data management platform that enables customers to discover, integrate, govern, and deliver trusted data at scale across hybrid and multi-cloud environments; and Slack, a conversational interface for the agentic enterprise where people and agents work together, connecting knowledge, actions, and data in real time. It also provides marketing platforms; commerce services, which empower shopping experiences across various customer touchpoints; integration and analytics solutions; Salesforce Starter, a suite for small and medium-sized businesses that brings sales, service, marketing, and commerce together; and a field service solution that enables companies to connect service agents, dispatchers, and mobile employees through one centralized platform to schedule and dispatch work, as well as track and manage jobs. It serves financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, automotive, and government sectors. Salesforce, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

ETF Holdings

Salesforce, Inc. is included in 4 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF	Weight
IGV	7.47%
DIA	2.44%
XLK	1.68%
SPY	0.30%

Frequently Asked Questions – Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)

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