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Investing.com - JMP Securities maintained its Market Outperform rating and $430.00 price target on Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM), currently trading at $263.97 with a market capitalization of $252.36 billion, after reviewing details of the company’s merger with Informatica. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score and is currently trading below its Fair Value.
The research firm based its decision on information contained in Informatica’s preliminary proxy statement filed with the SEC on July 3, which revealed there were six other potential acquirors involved in the process.
JMP conducted due diligence that resulted in 10 data points, with six positive factors and four negative factors influencing its analysis of the transaction.
The firm noted that Salesforce stock has fallen 20% year to date, underperforming compared to the S&P 500’s 7% increase and the Russell 3000’s 6% gain during the same period.
The maintained rating comes as Salesforce continues to pursue its acquisition of Informatica, with regulatory filings providing additional background on the merger negotiations and competitive landscape.
In other recent news, Salesforce announced the appointment of Amy Chang and David Kirk to its Board of Directors. Chang brings a wealth of experience from her roles at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and Procter & Gamble, while Kirk is known for his contributions to NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and his expertise in parallel computing. Meanwhile, BMO Capital has lowered its price target for Salesforce from $350 to $335, maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm cites a lack of immediate revenue catalysts from Salesforce’s AI initiatives, such as Agentforce, but sees long-term potential. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Overweight rating and a $325 price target, highlighting customer traction with Agentforce and upcoming price increases as potential revenue drivers. KeyBanc also maintained an Overweight rating, with a higher price target of $440, while discussing the strategic implications of a potential acquisition of Informatica. The acquisition could address data challenges hindering Salesforce’s AI initiatives, though KeyBanc warns of possible delays in resolving these issues. These developments reflect ongoing strategic moves and analyst assessments of Salesforce’s market position.
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