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  "id": 2792644,
  "title": "3 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Stocks with Big Upside from AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/3-software-as-a-service-saas-stocks-with-big-upside-from-ai-2792644",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-22T11:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/3-software-saas-stocks-big-113500577.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks have attracted cautious investor attention due to potential risks like disintermediation and new consumption-based business models. However, software companies, which are model-agnostic and deeply embedded in organizations with robust compliance and security measures, are expected to play a crucial role in the future of AI. This article focuses on three SaaS stocks with significant upside potential from AI.\n\nPalantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is a leader in AI platforms that decrease harmful AI hallucinations and are useful for organizations in real-world applications. Its AI operating system has led to strong revenue growth and remarkable net dollar retention in Q2. Although the stock is not undervalued, Palantir's growth potential is substantial. The AI platform can benefit various departments and industries, making its growth runway enormous.\n\nMicrosoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is another SaaS stock with strong AI upside. As the 800-pound gorilla of enterprise software, Microsoft remains deeply entrenched in organizations and is helping them incorporate AI into their workflows. Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, is driving strong growth in its enterprise software segment, and the company's cloud computing unit, Azure, is experiencing rapid growth with a large backlog. Additionally, Microsoft's 27% stake in OpenAI further enhances its AI potential.\n\nGitLab (NASDAQ: GTLB) is a much smaller SaaS company with promising AI growth prospects. Its stock is currently cheap, trading at an attractive price-to-sales multiple. AI is driving more software development, and GitLab's DevSecOps platform needs to be secure. With Microsoft and JFrog pointing to strength in the sector, GitLab's growth potential appears promising. The stock's valuation and AI-driven growth make it a compelling AI investment opportunity.",
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        "title": "3 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Stocks with Big Upside from AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/3-software-as-a-service-saas-stocks-with-big-upside-from-ai",
        "published": "2026-08-22T11:15:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "3 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Stocks with Big Upside from AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/3-software-as-a-service-saas-stocks-with-big-upside-from-ai-2572332",
        "published": "2026-08-22T11:35:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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