Salesforce stock slides as price trades below its long-term average

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Salesforce falls 3.62% to $155.93 today

Highlights

Salesforce repurchased $25 billion of shares, cutting its share count by about 10% and boosting per-share metrics.
The company delivered record quarterly results with a 34.8% non-GAAP operating margin and $6.6 billion in free cash flow, while acquiring AI platform Fin for $3.6 billion.
Technical signals remain bearish amid persistent selling pressure, with CRM expected to trade between $151.72 and $160.14 unless support or resistance levels are breached.

Share count cut and AI deal as price lags robust results

Salesforce completed a $25 billion accelerated share repurchase, reducing its share count by about 10% compared to the previous year, which mechanically lowers share float and supports per-share performance. The company also reported record quarterly results, achieving a non-GAAP operating margin of 34.8% and $6.6 billion in free cash flow, illustrating strong operational performance. Additionally, Salesforce agreed to acquire AI customer agent platform Fin for approximately $3.6 billion in a move to expand its AI-powered service offerings. These developments have unfolded as price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Multi-timeframe breakdown as major indicators confirm downtrend

CRM trades below its MA-20 ($161.92) and MA-50 ($166.41) on the hourly chart, and remains under the MA-200 ($217.38) on the daily timeframe. The Ichimoku Kijun at $163.32 acts as immediate resistance. On the indicator front, MACD and ADX currently suggest sell conditions, while RSI sits at a deeply oversold 21.5. Stoch RSI, CCI, and BBP also reflect a dominant seller profile with consistently oversold readings; the Awesome Oscillator further aligns with this downtrend.

Downside risk elevated amid tight range and weak rebound odds

CRM is expected to trade within a range of $151.72 to $160.14 over the next several sessions, reflecting typical volatility bands for the current environment. The likelihood of an upward move is very low, with continued downside risk remaining high. If resistance at $163.32 is breached, a bullish scenario may emerge, but a breakdown below $151.72 would signal further declines.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees fundamental strength in Salesforce despite the recent price weakness. He notes that the major share repurchase, record margins, and strategic AI acquisition all indicate management confidence and strong cash generation. However, price action stays under broad pressure and key resistance at $163.32 must be cleared for any bullish reversal. "Current sentiment is bearish, but I believe Salesforce’s solid fundamentals and commitment to innovation create the foundation for recovery once selling pressure abates."

Earlier, analysts noted that despite Salesforce's ongoing strategic initiatives and operational strengths, the stock continued to face sustained bearish technical pressure. The current environment reinforces this view, with new share repurchase and record margins failing to shift the prevailing downside risk, so traders should monitor for any reaction at the $151.72 support for signs of either deeper selling or potential exhaustion.

Source of Data: CRM Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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