Raymond James shuffles ranking on software program shares, names Salesforce prime decide

Investing.com — Raymond James downgraded Intapp Inc (NASDAQ:INTA) and Vertex (NASDAQ:VRTX) to “market carry out” and RingCentral (NYSE:RNG) to “outperform,” with a value goal of $45.

Workiva Inc (NYSE:WK)was upgraded to “outperform,” with a value goal of $135 on robust progress potential.

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) emerged as the highest large-cap decide for 2025, backed by strong multi-cloud demand, profitability enhancements, and its AI technique. Mid-cap Waystar and small-cap Weave Communications had been additionally named as prime picks for his or her robust progress profiles and execution.

“Whereas the general demand setting seems steady with some potential greenshoots on demand, we expect vertical names could possibly be a supply of funds for different software program investments, whereas many nonetheless possess progress tales that warrant these premium valuation,” analyst wrote.

Raymond (NS:RYMD) James famous software program shares matched broader market positive aspects in 2024, with the sector’s late-year restoration fuelled by AI narratives. Vertical software program suppliers outperformed horizontal friends, benefiting from sticky buyer relationships and strategic demand.

M&A exercise outpaced IPOs in 2024, however optimism stays for an improved IPO panorama in 2025.

“Whereas we noticed just a few new software program IPOs in 2024, the provision of recent software program firms continues to lag takeouts, significantly from PE”

The brokerage highlighted the potential for valuation positive aspects throughout the sector as firms execute progress initiatives.