Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTAbdul RahmanThu, July 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM GMT+2 2 min readSalesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM) is one of the best stocks to buy for the AI boom in the second half of 2026. Analysts project a 48% upside potential for Salesforce shares from the current price, and some 101 hedge funds have Salesforce stock in their portfolios.Air Force Selects Salesforce Inc (CRM) to Manage Fleet Pixabay/Public DomainThe US Air Force has picked Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM) to help modernize and streamline its logistics. On July 8, Salesforce announced that the Air Force will use its Missionforce national security platform to manage its global vehicle fleet.The Missionforce platform includes AI capabilities. The Air Force will use this platform to manage its fleet of more than 84,000 vehicles across roughly 400 locations. By using Missionforce, the Air Force looks to reap benefits such as streamlined asset logistics, accelerated mission planning, and increased system reliability.Salesforce has picked up several contracts with the Pentagon as it deepens its presence in the defense sector. In January, it signed a broad $5.6 billion, multiyear contract with the US Army to help accelerate the Pentagon's digital transformation and mission readiness.Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM) provides AI-powered CRM solutions to businesses. Its flagship autonomous AI platform, Agentforce, can plan and execute tasks without human intervention. Salesforce's AI exposure also extends to Anthropic, where it has a large investment stake.While we acknowledge the potential of CRM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.READ NEXT: