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