TD Cowen Affirms Buy Rating on Salesforce (CRM) Following Informatica Deal

Salesforce, Inc.’s (NYSE:CRM) acquisition approach and significant integration into the agentic AI roadmap is a strategic play likely to generate long-term value. On May 27, TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and a $375 price target buoyed by the strategic moves.

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TD Cowen reiterated the bullish stance on the customer relationship management solutions provider inking a deal to acquire Informatica for $8.5 billion. The acquisition is expected to bolster Salesforce's push into artificial intelligence by enhancing its Agentforce capabilities.

The Buy rating and $375 price target underscore TD Cowen’s strong belief in Salesforce's ability to leverage the acquisition to strengthen its position in the burgeoning AI space. It’s also expected to enhance the company’s financial performance. Informatica adds to a slew of acquisitions that Salesforce has completed in the recent past. It acquired Slack in 2021 for $27.7 billion, Tableau for $15.7 billion in 2019, and MuleSoft for $6.5 billion in 2018

Salesforce is a software application company that provides businesses with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions. Its solutions help companies manage customer relationships, streamline sales processes, improve customer service, and enhance marketing efforts.

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