Salesforce, Inc.

CRM · Technology

About Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)

Salesforce, Inc. is a Software - Application company operating in the Technology sector.

CRM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application

Key Statistics

Current Price
$195.18
Market Cap
$182.88B
52-Week High
$296.05
52-Week Low
$174.57
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application

$1,000 Invested in Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)

1 Year
$700
+-30%
3 Years
$1,069
+7%
5 Years
$927
+-7%
10 Years
$2,755
+176%
Since IPO
$45,942
+4494%

How much would $1,000 invested in CRM be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CRM 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) in 2025 would be worth $700 as of May 2026, representing a -30.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CRM 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) in 2023 would be worth $1,069 as of May 2026, representing a +6.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CRM 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) in 2021 would be worth $927 as of May 2026, representing a -7.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CRM 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) in 2016 would be worth $2,755 as of May 2026, representing a +175.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CRM at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) at IPO would be worth $45,942 as of May 2026, representing a +4494.2% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.09%
Positive Months
147
56% of 261
Negative Months
114
44% of 261
Data Period
21+ years
261 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: May 2005 (+40.3%)
Best month on avg: August (+4.8%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-36.0%)
Worst month on avg: June (-0.6%)

Over the past 21+ years (261 months), Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) has averaged a monthly return of +2.09% with a median return of +1.36%. The stock had 147 positive months (56%) and 114 negative months (44%). The best month in CRM's history was May 2005 with a +40.3% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -36.0%. Historically, August tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.8%), and June the weakest (-0.6%).

CRM's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +96.1%, and the worst was 2022 at -57.3%.

Annual Returns

Over 22 years of trading history, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) has delivered an average annual return of +28.23% with a median return of +29.55%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.09%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (73%) and losses in 6 years (27%).

CRM's best year was 2009 with a +130.46% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -48.94%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CRM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.

Avg Return
+28.23%
Best Year
2009 (+130.46%)
Worst Year
2008 (-48.94%)
Positive Years
16/22
Year Return Start End
2026 -26.32% $264.91 $195.18
2025 -20.25% $332.16 $264.91
2024 +27.76% $259.98 $332.16
2023 +98.46% $131.00 $259.98
2022 -47.83% $251.08 $131.00
2021 +14.20% $219.86 $251.08
2020 +36.82% $160.69 $219.86
2019 +18.74% $135.33 $160.69
2018 +33.98% $101.00 $135.33
2017 +49.33% $67.64 $101.00
2016 -12.68% $77.46 $67.64
2015 +32.19% $58.60 $77.46
2014 +7.47% $54.53 $58.60
2013 +31.33% $41.52 $54.53
2012 +65.68% $25.06 $41.52
2011 -23.14% $32.60 $25.06
2010 +78.93% $18.22 $32.60
2009 +130.46% $7.91 $18.22
2008 -48.94% $15.48 $7.91
2007 +71.99% $9.00 $15.48
2006 +13.73% $7.92 $9.00
2005 +89.20% $4.18 $7.92

Frequently Asked Questions: CRM

What sector is CRM in?

CRM operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Application industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has CRM performed historically?

Over 22 years of trading history, CRM has posted gains in 16 years (73% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +130.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CRM?

You can invest in CRM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CRM.

Last updated: 3/24/2026