Software Stocks Are Getting Crushed Again After Hours

Fortinet and ServiceNow both beat revenue estimates after the close, and both stocks cratered anyway, dragging dozens of other software names down with them in what has become a troubling pattern for the sector in 2026.

24/7 Wall Street • 12 hours ago

ServiceNow Tumbles 19% as Slower Contract Growth Overshadows Raised AI Target; Salesforce Slides 6%, Workday Drops 5%

A revenue beat and a higher AI target weren't enough to protect ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW | NOW Price Prediction), because its forecast for slower growth in contracted revenue is reading as a warning for enterprise software as a whole.

24/7 Wall Street • 11 hours ago

Salesforce vs. Datadog: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Salesforce grew revenue about 10% in fiscal 2026 to $41.5 billion and generated $14.4 billion in free cash flow, then grew 11% in its latest quarter. Datadog grew revenue 28% in 2025 and 36% in the second quarter of 2026, though GAAP profit remains thin and stock-based pay runs high.

The Motley Fool • 8 hours ago

Salesforce vs. Synopsys: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Salesforce continues to lead the customer relationship management market by integrating autonomous artificial intelligence agents into its unified software platform. Synopsys occupies a critical position in the semiconductor industry by providing essential tools for complex silicon design and intellectual property.

The Motley Fool • 7 hours ago

Founder-Led Giants Redefining Technology and Global Market Growth

NVIDIA, Dell, Shopify, Salesforce and BlackRock stand out as founder-run companies with strong vision, innovation and long-term growth drivers.

Zacks Investment Research • 4 hours ago

First Eagle Global Fund Q3 202 Portfolio Update

Global Fund A Shares (without sales charge) posted a return of 2.10% in third quarter 2026. Leading contributors in the First Eagle Global Fund this quarter included Workday, Inc. Class A, Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A, Salesforce.com, Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Company and gold bullion. The leading detractors in the quarter were LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Weyerhaeuser Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c. and IPG Photonics Corporation.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2026

Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Salesforce (CRM). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 27, 2026

Is Salesforce (CRM) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 27, 2026

Salesforce (CRM) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 27, 2026

Salesforce (CRM) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

In the most recent trading session, Salesforce (CRM) closed at $240.89, indicating a -2.71% shift from the previous trading day.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 27, 2026