With a market cap of $150.3 billion, ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) is a leading provider of cloud-based digital workflow solutions that help organizations automate and streamline business operations across industries worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products spanning IT services, customer service, security, risk management, human resources, and workflow automation, enabling enterprises to improve efficiency and enhance user experiences.
The Santa Clara, California-based company is slated to announce its fiscal Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Ahead of the event, analysts expect NOW to report a profit of $0.56 per share, a 5.1% decline from $0.59 per share in the year-ago quarter. It has exceeded Wall Street's earnings expectations in two of the past four quarters while missing on two other occasions.
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For fiscal 2026, analysts forecast the business software specialist to post EPS of $2.22, an increase of 13.3% from $1.96 in fiscal 2025. In addition, EPS is anticipated to grow 27.9% year-over-year to $2.84 in fiscal 2027.
www.barchart.comShares of ServiceNow have decreased 18.5% over the past 52 weeks, lagging behind the broader S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 14.5% gain and the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF's (XLK) 28.7% return over the same period.
www.barchart.comServiceNow has underperformed over the past year due to concerns that AI could disrupt traditional IT software spending and threaten its seat-based pricing model. Aggressive acquisitions, heavy AI and cybersecurity investment, and elevated stock-based compensation have also increased concerns about margin pressure and earnings quality.
However, analysts' consensus view on NOW stock remains bullish, with a "Strong Buy" rating overall. Out of 46 analysts covering the stock, 38 recommend a "Strong Buy," three "Moderate Buys," three give a "Hold" rating, one "Moderate Sell," and one "Strong Sell." This configuration is slightly more bullish than three months ago, with 37 analysts suggesting a "Strong Buy."
The average analyst price target of $158.50, suggesting a potential upside of nearly 6% from current levels.
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