Salesforce: Which Software Stock Pursuing Artificial Intelligence Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The enterprise software market is shifting as generative AI moves from “hype” to practical integration, and a new comparison weighs C3.ai against Salesforce for 2026. The analysis contrasts C3.ai’s specialized platform for building enterprise AI applications with Salesforce’s dominance in CRM through its Customer 360 and new Agentforce AI tools. C3.ai’s FY 2026 (ended April 30) revenue fell to $250.3 million, down 35.7%, and it posted a net loss of $470.4 million with a negative net margin of 187.9%. Salesforce, meanwhile, reported FY 2026 revenue of $41.5 billion, up 9.6% year over year, and net income of $7.5 billion, yielding an 18% net margin.