7/30/2026 · 1 min read
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Salesforce (CRM) shares have risen, primarily driven by share buybacks, which has also tightened the perceived 'Agentforce discount' in the market. This indicates growing investor confidence in the company's financial strategy and its AI-driven Agentforce initiatives.
Salesforce's recent exit from the Russell Top 50 index, despite its Agentforce initiatives gaining traction, is prompting a re-evaluation of its investment narrative. This shift suggests market observers are weighing traditional financial metrics against newer strategic product momentum.
Salesforce customers are largely unconvinced by Agentforce's value proposition and AI capabilities, according to recent survey results and ecosystem feedback. This skepticism persists despite Salesforce's claims of rapid growth and its evolving AI strategy, which includes embracing a flexible AI platform driven by Headless 360.
Salesforce announced that its enhanced Slackbot, powered by new MCP servers, can now perform any CRM function by connecting CRM data, Tableau, Data 360, and Agentforce. This potentially eliminates the need for direct Salesforce logins, marking a significant step in the integration strategy following Slack's 2020 acquisition.