Analysts’ Top Technology Picks: Salesforce (CRM), Disco (DISPF)

Analysts from Needham and Bernstein maintained Buy ratings on Salesforce (CRM) and Disco (DISPF). CRM has a $400 price target from Berg, while DISPF has a ¥99,000 target from Dai. CRM's consensus target is $269.14, and DISPF's is $580.04.

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Published Sep 3, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CRMBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The new targets could prompt short‑term buying pressure, especially among sector‑focused traders.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrades add modest new information, offering a medium‑term trading angle for the two highlighted tech stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential macro headwinds and earnings outlooks were not addressed in the reports.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: released today

Background

Two analysts issued fresh Buy recommendations with higher price targets for Salesforce and Disco, providing new valuation perspectives.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CRMBullishMedium confidence
Context

Needham analyst Scott Berg released a new report today maintaining a Buy on Salesforce with a $400 price target, up from the prior consensus of $269.

Expected impact

Modest upside of 5-10% over the next weeks if investors follow the new target.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst rating is new but the target increase is modest; market may price in gradually.

$DISPFBullishMedium confidence
Context

Bernstein analyst David Dai released a new report today maintaining a Buy on Disco with a ¥99,000 price target, above the current $345.62 share price.

Expected impact

Potential 8-12% upside if the target gains traction among investors.

Evidence & confidence

New analyst endorsement provides fresh catalyst; however, the impact is limited to a niche investor base.

Market effects

Both ratings reinforce a positive outlook for the broader technology sector.

US investors may focus on Salesforce, while Asian investors may react to Disco's yen‑denominated target.

Limited to technology‑focused funds and analysts tracking sector sentiment.

Counterpoint

The price targets may be overly optimistic given recent market volatility.

Key entities

  • Scott Berg

    Needham analyst covering technology stocks.

  • David Dai

    Bernstein CFA covering technology stocks.

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