10 Best AI Software Stocks to Buy Now

3. Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM)

Analyst Upside: 44.37%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 140

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) is one of the best AI software stocks to buy now. On August 7, Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waii.

Waii is a leading enterprise-grade natural language-to-SQL platform. The company translates plain-language questions to complex, production-ready SQL queries, assisting users in accessing and taking action on data more efficiently. Waii’s technology is designed in such a way that it solves problems by creating a dynamic metadata knowledge graph that maps an enterprise’s entire data structure.

“The future of business isn’t about having the most data; it’s about making that data speak a common language. Our vision is to empower every employee, from the boardroom to the frontline, to have a trusted conversation with their data. At Salesforce, we know that a deep understanding of metadata is the key to this future. With Waii, we’re not just augmenting our stack; we’re acquiring the catalyst that makes this vision a reality for our customers,” said Raveendrnathan Loganathan, EVP Salesforce Data Cloud.

Salesforce plans to integrate Waii into Data Cloud. This will empower the company’s agentic workflows and AI-driven insights across the Salesforce platform, including Agentforce and Tableau Next. Salesforce expects the acquisition to close in the company’s Q3 FY2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) offers customer relationship management technology that connects companies and customers together. The company offers AI integrated solutions, such as creating industry-specific AI agents with Agentforce.