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Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 20
CLSA Says SaaS Is Far From Dead in 2026 as AI Fears Still Weigh
Updated
Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 20

CLSA Says SaaS Is Far From Dead in 2026 as AI Fears Still Weigh

1 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 20

Summary

  • CLSA said software-as-a-service remains viable despite fears that AI models could displace parts of the sector, pushing back on a key bearish narrative.
  • The Hong Kong-based brokerage said investor confidence is unlikely to recover quickly because the sector still needs significant change before sentiment improves.
  • The report frames AI less as an immediate death blow to SaaS than as a force requiring business-model, product and market adjustments across the industry.

Insights

Will today's SaaS giants evolve into AI powerhouses, or will AI-native startups make their business models obsolete?
As pricing shifts from user seats to AI outcomes, who will ultimately capture the most financial value?