10 Stocks That Will Collapse Because of AI

7. Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)

Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) is one of the 10 stocks that will collapse because of AI. One reason for this is that businesses may start using AI tools to handle customer management themselves. This could reduce their need for the company’s CRM software over time. According to a report released on April 17, Truist Financial analyst Terry Tillman reaffirmed a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $177.60. The firm’s price target reflects about 7% downside from the current levels.

On the same day, Allan Verkhovski from BTIG reiterated a Buy rating on Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) along with a price target of $255. The firm’s price target offers an additional 40% upside from the current levels. BTIG’s optimism is a rare one among analysts. Earlier, on April 14, Piper Sandler analyst Billy Fitzsimmons reduced the firm’s price target on Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) from $250 to $215 while keeping an Overweight rating. The firm said enterprise software is facing pressure in 2026 as AI model providers move up the stack and compete for IT budgets.

Despite this negativity, the firm is actively trying to pivot toward an AI-dominated world, as evidenced by its pricing strategy change last year. The firm moved to charging for the usage rather than the number of seats customers booked, preparing for a world where customers won’t need as many people to manage their workflows. The success of this strategy remains a question mark.

Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) is a global enterprise software company that provides customer relationship management (CRM) and cloud-based business applications across sales, service, marketing, commerce, and data analytics. Its Customer 360 platform, powered by data tools and trusted AI, enables organizations to unify customer data and drive personalized engagement.