Aberdeen Group Reduces Salesforce Stake by 2.4%

Institutional investor cuts holdings in CRM provider to 1.1 million shares worth $298.8 million

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:05am by Ben Kaplan

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Aberdeen Group plc, a major institutional investor, reduced its holdings in Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: CRM) by 2.4% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 1,127,840 shares of the CRM provider's stock, valued at $298,776,000, making it Salesforce's 29th largest institutional shareholder.

Why it matters

Institutional investors like Aberdeen Group closely monitor and adjust their positions in leading tech companies like Salesforce. This 2.4% reduction in their Salesforce stake could signal broader market trends or changes in the firm's investment strategy, providing insight into the stock's performance and outlook.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Aberdeen Group sold 27,701 Salesforce shares during the fourth quarter, bringing its total holdings down to 1,127,840 shares. This represents a 0.12% ownership stake in the CRM provider. The firm cited portfolio rebalancing and other factors for the reduction in its Salesforce position.

  • Aberdeen Group filed the 13F report disclosing the Salesforce stake reduction on April 3, 2026.
  • The share sale occurred during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Aberdeen Group plc

A major institutional investor that owns stakes in numerous public companies, including a $298.8 million position in Salesforce as of the end of 2025.

Salesforce Inc.

A global provider of cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise software, headquartered in San Francisco.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Aberdeen Group's Salesforce stake, while relatively small, could signal broader shifts in institutional investor sentiment around the CRM leader. However, Salesforce remains a top holding for the firm, suggesting continued confidence in the company's long-term prospects despite recent market volatility.