Report published August 9, 2026

Technology Software: Detailing the Mosaic - Goldman Sachs August 2026 Sector Report

Goldman Sachs · August 9, 2026

The report highlights an inflection in agentic AI activity while noting slowing SaaS app procurement due to experimentation and budget scrutiny. Analysts recommend favoring companies with architectural advantages while tempering expectations for those exposed to SEO shifts or deal-cycle risks.

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Key Takeaways

1.Agentic AI activity is inflecting, benefiting specific developer platforms and Shopify, while creating risks for SEO-reliant vendors.
2.SaaS application procurement is facing headwinds due to customer experimentation, budget reallocation, and deal cycle elongation.
3.New consumption-based monetization models (like Cloudflare and Snowflake) are creating more volatile guidance, requiring better forecasting tools.

1. Agentic activity has picked up.
2. SaaS app procurement may be slowing down.
3. New monetization models may require new forecasting tools.
4. There is air pocket risk in Security, but any volatility in the high quality names likely gets bought.