Salesforce Stock Takes Hit from AI Worries Despite Analyst Support

Salesforce stock (ISIN US79466L3024) closed at USD 249.12 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 8, 2026, down 3.9% for the day as software makers sold off on renewed worries around artificial intelligence and enterprise spending.

The broader software group came under pressure as investors reassessed AI-driven growth narratives, with Salesforce shares among those declining.

Despite the latest pullback, analysts maintain a positive view of Salesforce stock. A large group of firms rate the shares positively, with three assigning a Strong Buy rating and twenty-seven rating it Buy.

The average target for Salesforce is USD 266.50, implying roughly 7 percent upside from the September 8, 2026 close of USD 249.12.