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ServiceNow (NOW)


Market Price (12/23/2025): $156.6 | Market Cap: $162.6 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Systems Software

ServiceNow (NOW)


Market Price (12/23/2025): $156.6
Market Cap: $162.6 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Systems Software

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 38%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%, CFO LTM is 4.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.9 Bil
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -34%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 74x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 94x
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -85%
  Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cloud Computing, Automation & Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. Show more.
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.1%
3   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 418%
4   Key risks
NOW key risks include [1] intense competition from major players challenging its leadership in AI orchestration, Show more.
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 38%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%, CFO LTM is 4.8 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.9 Bil
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -85%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cloud Computing, Automation & Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -34%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 74x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 94x
5 Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.1%
7 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 418%
8 Key risks
NOW key risks include [1] intense competition from major players challenging its leadership in AI orchestration, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

NOW Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are five key points highlighting why ServiceNow (NOW) stock moved by approximately -14.6% in the period from August 31, 2025, to December 23, 2025: 1. Proposed $7 Billion Acquisition of Armis. Reports on December 15, 2025, indicated that ServiceNow was in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for up to $7 billion, triggering a significant stock plunge. Investors expressed concerns over the steep valuation (approximately 23 times Armis's annual recurring revenue) and the potential for dilution or increased leverage given the size of the deal.

2. KeyBanc Analyst Downgrade. On December 15-16, 2025, KeyBanc analyst Jackson Ader downgraded ServiceNow's stock from "Sector Weight" to "Underweight" with a price target of $775. The downgrade was largely due to fears that generative AI could disrupt traditional Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business models, potentially leading to "seat count pressure" and capping ServiceNow's valuation multiple in 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -17.3% change in NOW stock from 9/22/2025 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a -20.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
922202512222025Change
Stock Price ($)189.56156.68-17.34%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12057.0012667.005.06%
Net Income Margin (%)13.78%13.67%-0.80%
P/E Multiple118.2193.97-20.51%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1035.821038.15-0.22%
Cumulative Contribution-17.34%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/22/2025 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NOW-17.3% 
Market (SPY)2.7%2.2%
Sector (XLK)2.7%-6.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.1% change in NOW stock from 6/23/2025 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a -28.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
623202512222025Change
Stock Price ($)196.08156.68-20.09%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)11469.0012667.0010.45%
Net Income Margin (%)13.41%13.67%1.90%
P/E Multiple131.8493.97-28.73%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1034.101038.15-0.39%
Cumulative Contribution-20.10%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/23/2025 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NOW-20.1% 
Market (SPY)14.4%1.9%
Sector (XLK)19.7%-5.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -28.2% change in NOW stock from 12/22/2024 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a -44.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1222202412222025Change
Stock Price ($)218.25156.68-28.21%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)10464.0012667.0021.05%
Net Income Margin (%)12.77%13.67%7.03%
P/E Multiple168.3993.97-44.20%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1030.791038.15-0.71%
Cumulative Contribution-28.21%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/22/2024 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NOW-28.2% 
Market (SPY)16.9%6.1%
Sector (XLK)23.8%3.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 105.2% change in NOW stock from 12/23/2022 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 370.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1223202212222025Change
Stock Price ($)76.37156.68105.15%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6919.0012667.0083.08%
Net Income Margin (%)2.91%13.67%370.40%
P/E Multiple383.8593.97-75.52%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1010.231038.15-2.76%
Cumulative Contribution105.00%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2023 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NOW12.3% 
Market (SPY)47.7%7.4%
Sector (XLK)52.9%5.2%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
NOW Return95%18%-40%82%50%-27%175%
Peers Return�39%-54%70%4%-6%�
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%113%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NOW Win Rate83%50%17%75%75%33% 
Peers Win Rate53%58%32%60%45%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NOW Max Drawdown-12%-17%-47%-6%-9%-32% 
Peers Max Drawdown�-18%-60%-8%-29%-29% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CRM, TEAM, WDAY, DDOG, SNOW. See NOW Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/22/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventNOWS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-51.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven105.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven423 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-30.2%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven43.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven32 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-27.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven37.4%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven82 days120 days

Compare to TEAM, PEGA, ALRM, FSLY, AGPU

In The Past

ServiceNow's stock fell -51.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/4/2021. A -51.3% loss requires a 105.3% gain to breakeven.

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About ServiceNow (NOW)

ServiceNow, Inc. provides enterprise cloud computing solutions that defines, structures, consolidates, manages, and automates services for enterprises worldwide. It operates the Now platform for workflow automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation, performance analytics, electronic service catalogs and portals, configuration management systems, data benchmarking, encryption, and collaboration and development tools. The company also provides information technology (IT) service management applications; IT service management product suite for enterprise's employees, customers, and partners; IT business management product suite; IT operations management product that connects a customer's physical and cloud-based IT infrastructure; IT Asset Management to automate IT asset lifecycles; and security operations that connects with internal and third party. In addition, it offers governance, risk, and compliance product to manage risk and resilience; human resources, legal, and workplace service delivery products; safe workplace applications; customer service management product; and field service management applications. Further, it provides App Engine product; IntegrationHub enables application to extend workflows; and professional, industry solutions, and customer support services. It serves government, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, IT services, technology, oil and gas, education, and consumer products through direct sales team and resale partners. It has a strategic partnership with Celonis to help customers identify and prioritize processes that are suitable for automation. The company was formerly known as Service-now.com and changed its name to ServiceNow, Inc. in May 2012. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for ServiceNow (NOW):

  • Salesforce for internal enterprise workflows. (ServiceNow helps companies manage and automate their internal IT, HR, and other operational processes, much like Salesforce manages external customer relationships.)
  • Workday for IT and broader enterprise service workflows. (While Workday focuses on HR and Finance, ServiceNow provides a similar cloud-based platform to streamline and automate IT, HR, and customer service delivery across an organization.)

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Here are ServiceNow's major product categories, which are primarily cloud-based services:
  • IT Workflows: Services designed to manage and automate IT operations, including IT service management, IT operations management, and IT asset management.
  • Employee Workflows: Services that streamline human resources, workplace services, and other internal corporate requests to improve employee experiences.
  • Customer Workflows: Services enabling businesses to deliver proactive customer service, manage field service, and enhance customer engagement.
  • Creator Workflows: Services providing low-code/no-code development tools and integration capabilities to build and connect custom applications.
  • Risk Workflows: Services for managing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) across an enterprise, ensuring security and regulatory adherence.

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ServiceNow (symbol: NOW) sells primarily to other companies, providing a cloud-based platform and solutions for enterprise digital workflows across various functions like IT, HR, customer service, and security operations.

For a B2B enterprise software provider like ServiceNow, definitively listing "major customers" by name is challenging, as their customer base spans thousands of organizations globally, and specific revenue contributions from individual clients are proprietary. However, ServiceNow serves a significant portion of the Fortune 500 and Forbes Global 2000, and examples of prominent public companies that have publicly acknowledged using ServiceNow solutions include:

  • The Coca-Cola Company (symbol: NYSE: KO) - Utilizes ServiceNow for HR workflows and other enterprise services.

  • Wells Fargo & Company (symbol: NYSE: WFC) - Employs ServiceNow for IT Service Management (ITSM) and other operational workflows.

  • T-Mobile US, Inc. (symbol: NASDAQ: TMUS) - Uses ServiceNow for customer service management (CSM) and other IT operations.

  • Equinix, Inc. (symbol: NASDAQ: EQIX) - Leverages ServiceNow for IT operations management (ITOM) and other digital transformation initiatives.

  • Lufthansa Group (symbol: FWB: LHA) - Deploys ServiceNow for various IT and enterprise service management needs.

In addition to these examples, ServiceNow's customer base also includes numerous other large global enterprises, government agencies, and mid-market companies across diverse industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.

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  • Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
  • Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

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Bill McDermott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Bill McDermott joined ServiceNow as CEO in late 2019 and was later named Chairman and CEO. Prior to ServiceNow, he served as CEO of SAP SE, where he oversaw an increase in market value from $39 billion to $156 billion. His extensive career includes 17 years at Xerox, where he became the youngest corporate officer, as well as leadership roles as President of Gartner and Executive Vice President of worldwide sales and operations at Siebel Systems. At the age of 16, he purchased the Amityville Country Delicatessen, using its earnings to finance his college education. McDermott is also the author of the memoir, "Winners Dream: A Journey from Corner Store to Corner Office." He currently serves on the board of directors for Zoom and Figma.

Gina Mastantuono, President and Chief Financial Officer

Gina Mastantuono became ServiceNow's Chief Financial Officer in January 2020, and in 2025, she was named President while continuing her role as CFO. Before joining ServiceNow, Mastantuono was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ingram Micro Inc. from 2016 to 2020. She also served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller, and International CFO at Revlon, Inc. from 2007 to 2013, and held various executive finance roles at IAC/InterActiveCorp. Mastantuono started her career at Ernst & Young in the entrepreneurial services group. She currently serves on the boards of directors for Gong and Roblox.

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Key Business Risks for ServiceNow (NOW)

ServiceNow (NOW) faces several key risks, with the most significant revolving around the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, potential challenges from strategic acquisitions, and persistent cybersecurity threats.

The foremost risk to ServiceNow's business is the potential for **AI disruption and intense competition in the AI space**. Analysts express concern that ServiceNow's standing as an AI orchestration leader could be challenged by major competitors like Microsoft by 2026. There are worries that investors might start viewing ServiceNow's core business as vulnerable to AI disruption. While ServiceNow has its own AI products with a hybrid monetization structure, similar strategies have not always insulated other software-as-a-service (SaaS) sub-sectors when this disruptive narrative takes hold. Furthermore, fierce competition in CRM and AI could undermine growth projections and reduce the valuation multiples investors are willing to assign to the company. There are also broader concerns regarding the social and ethical implications of AI use, which could damage ServiceNow's brand or lead to increased costs, potentially slowing the adoption of AI in their products if these concerns are not adequately addressed.

Secondly, **risks associated with strategic acquisitions** represent a significant concern. Recent reports of ServiceNow considering a substantial acquisition, such as the potential $7 billion purchase of cybersecurity company Armis, have prompted investor apprehension. These concerns include whether such large inorganic deals signal difficulty in achieving organic growth targets for 2026 and whether the integration of acquired companies might erode value. Such acquisitions could also divert ServiceNow's strategic focus from critical opportunities, including generative artificial intelligence. Historically, acquiring or partnering with other companies can introduce additional security risks.

Finally, **cybersecurity risks** remain a crucial ongoing threat. As a company dealing with sensitive customer data and critical IT operations, ServiceNow is consistently exposed to cyber threats. The company acknowledges that while past cybersecurity incidents have not materially impacted its business to date, there is no guarantee that future incidents will not occur or significantly affect its business strategy, operations, or financial condition. The increasing sophistication of cybercriminals and the inherent vulnerabilities that can arise from incorporating third-party or open-source software into their systems further heighten these risks. Geopolitically motivated cyberattacks, particularly during times of conflict, also pose a heightened risk to ServiceNow and its third-party providers, potentially disrupting systems, supply chains, and the ability to deliver services.

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The clear emerging threat for ServiceNow comes from the aggressive expansion of major enterprise software vendors, particularly Microsoft, into comprehensive workflow automation, low-code/no-code platforms, and AI-driven service management.

Microsoft's Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents), coupled with its Dynamics 365 applications and deep integration of Azure AI services, is increasingly offering capabilities that directly overlap with ServiceNow's core strengths in IT Service Management (ITSM), HR Service Delivery (HRSD), Customer Service Management (CSM), and Creator Workflows. Given Microsoft's immense installed base across Office 365 and Azure, its ability to bundle these sophisticated workflow and service management tools into existing enterprise agreements could present a compelling and potentially more cost-effective alternative for companies deeply embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem, thereby eroding ServiceNow's position as the primary platform for enterprise workflow orchestration.

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ServiceNow (NOW) operates in several large and growing addressable markets for its main products and services. The company's overall total addressable market (TAM) is substantial and is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.

ServiceNow's total addressable market is projected to reach $275 billion globally in 2026. Furthermore, ServiceNow estimates that Generative AI could add an additional $1 trillion globally to its total addressable market.

Here's a breakdown of the addressable markets for some of ServiceNow's key product areas:

  • IT Service Management (ITSM): The worldwide market for IT Service Management was estimated at $10.5 billion globally in 2023. It is expected to more than double, reaching $22.1 billion globally by 2028, with projections suggesting the market will approach $28.7 billion globally by 2032. ServiceNow ranks as the No. 1 leader in ITSM Platforms by market share.

  • Field Service Management (FSM): The global Field Service Management market was valued at $4.90 billion globally in 2024 and is expected to grow to $13.68 billion globally by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7% from 2025 to 2032.

  • ServiceNow Marketplace Apps (facilitated by App Engine): The global ServiceNow Marketplace Apps Market was approximately $1.68 billion globally in 2025. It is expected to rise to $1.81 billion globally in 2026 and is forecasted to reach $3.5 billion globally by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of about 7.6% during this period.

  • Human Resources Service Delivery (HRSD): Null

  • Customer Service Management (CSM): Null

  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Solutions: Null

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ServiceNow (NOW) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  1. Pervasive AI and Automation Integration: ServiceNow is heavily investing in and integrating Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities across its platform, particularly with its "Now Assist" product. This focus on AI-powered workflows, predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and virtual agents is a significant growth driver. The company aims for its AI products to exceed $0.5 billion in Annual Contract Value (ACV) in 2025 and is on track to hit a $1 billion ACV target by 2026 for Now Assist. This includes the development of agentic AI to enhance service management solutions and drive operational efficiencies.
  2. Expansion Beyond IT Service Management (ITSM) to New Workflows and Industries: While ITSM remains a core focus, ServiceNow is actively expanding its capabilities into adjacent and new workflow areas such as Human Resources (HR), Customer Service Management (CSM), Security Operations (SecOps), Field Service Management, and Creator Workflows. The company is also developing industry-specific solutions in sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing, and BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) to accelerate deployment and provide tailored solutions. Growth in specific sectors like transportation, logistics, and a resilient U.S. federal business also contribute to this expansion.
  3. Growth in Customer Base and Expansion of Large Deals: ServiceNow continues to demonstrate consistent growth in its customer base, particularly in the number of customers with high Annual Contract Value (ACV). The company has a high customer renewal rate, which consistently remains around 98%. There is a reported increase in the number of customers with over $1 million and $5 million in ACV, indicating successful upselling and cross-selling across its expanding product portfolio.
  4. Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions: ServiceNow is utilizing strategic partnerships and selective acquisitions to bolster its offerings and market reach. Recent examples include investments in Zaelab to accelerate CRM and AI-driven modernization for manufacturing and technology customers, and a significant investment in Genesys to enhance customer and employee experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Collaborations with companies like NVIDIA and FedEx Dataworks also highlight its commitment to expanding AI capabilities and market reach.

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Share Repurchases

  • In May 2023, ServiceNow initiated its first-ever share repurchase program, authorizing the purchase of up to $1.5 billion in common stock.
  • In January 2025, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $3 billion for share repurchases, increasing the total authorized amount to $4.5 billion.
  • ServiceNow has actively repurchased shares, including approximately 644,000 shares for $584 million in Q3 2025, with about $2 billion remaining available under the program.

Outbound Investments

  • ServiceNow has maintained a robust acquisition strategy, with 2021 marking a record year with six acquisitions, and five acquisitions already completed in 2025, largely focused on AI companies and industry-specific tools.
  • A significant outbound investment was the acquisition of Moveworks for approximately $2.85 billion in March 2025, aimed at enhancing AI capabilities.
  • Other notable investments in 2025 include a $750 million investment in Genesys for AI-Powered Experience Orchestration (September 2025) and the acquisition of Data.World (July 2025) to bolster enterprise data intelligence and governance.

Capital Expenditures

  • ServiceNow's capital expenditures have steadily increased, from $419.3 million in 2020 to $852 million in 2024.
  • Expected capital expenditures for 2025 are projected to be approximately $897.3 million.
  • A key focus of these expenditures, as highlighted by a $1.5 billion UK investment announced in January 2025, is on expanding data centers, office space, and AI skills programs.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
16.1%16.1%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
12.0%12.0%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.7%16.7%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
12.8%12.8%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
7.8%7.8%0.0%
NOW_11072025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11072025NOWServiceNowMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-9.1%-9.1%-11.0%
NOW_10312022_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper10312022NOWServiceNowMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
7.1%38.3%-14.1%
NOW_4302022_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper04302022NOWServiceNowMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-12.1%-3.9%-28.5%

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Peer Comparisons for ServiceNow

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Financials

NOWCRMTEAMWDAYDDOGSNOWMedian
NameServiceN.Salesfor.AtlassianWorkday Datadog Snowflake 
Mkt Price156.68264.63164.45217.99141.84226.84191.22
Mkt Cap162.7250.943.258.049.577.067.5
Rev LTM12,66740,3175,4609,2313,2124,3877,346
Op Inc LTM1,7558,880-195868-43-1,504413
FCF LTM3,90512,8951,4562,5858657692,020
FCF 3Y Avg3,20911,1941,2372,0906987311,664
CFO LTM4,84113,5021,5092,7739888742,141
CFO 3Y Avg4,01111,8821,2712,3227898221,796

Growth & Margins

NOWCRMTEAMWDAYDDOGSNOWMedian
NameServiceN.Salesfor.AtlassianWorkday Datadog Snowflake 
Rev Chg LTM21.1%8.4%19.5%13.2%26.6%28.5%20.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg22.3%10.0%22.2%15.8%28.0%33.2%22.2%
Rev Chg Q21.8%8.6%20.6%12.6%28.4%28.7%21.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM5.1%2.1%4.7%3.0%6.5%6.6%4.9%
Op Mgn LTM13.9%22.0%-3.6%9.4%-1.3%-34.3%4.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg11.2%19.2%-5.1%5.1%-1.1%-38.0%2.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.6%0.8%-1.1%0.8%-0.8%3.1%0.7%
CFO/Rev LTM38.2%33.5%27.6%30.0%30.8%19.9%30.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg37.9%31.8%27.6%28.4%30.3%24.3%29.4%
FCF/Rev LTM30.8%32.0%26.7%28.0%26.9%17.5%27.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg30.3%30.0%26.9%25.5%26.8%21.6%26.9%

Valuation

NOWCRMTEAMWDAYDDOGSNOWMedian
NameServiceN.Salesfor.AtlassianWorkday Datadog Snowflake 
Mkt Cap162.7250.943.258.049.577.067.5
P/S12.86.27.96.315.417.610.4
P/EBIT73.728.3-464.159.1362.0-57.943.7
P/E94.034.7-234.090.3463.2-57.162.5
P/CFO33.618.628.720.950.088.231.1
Total Yield1.1%3.3%-0.4%1.1%0.2%-1.8%0.6%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg0.4%4.9%2.8%3.4%1.8%1.4%2.3%
D/E0.00.00.00.10.00.00.0
Net D/E-0.0-0.0-0.0-0.1-0.1-0.0-0.0

Returns

NOWCRMTEAMWDAYDDOGSNOWMedian
NameServiceN.Salesfor.AtlassianWorkday Datadog Snowflake 
1M Rtn-3.7%16.7%12.4%-3.2%-10.0%-3.1%-3.1%
3M Rtn-17.3%6.2%-3.6%-10.2%2.5%-1.2%-2.4%
6M Rtn-20.1%0.8%-14.7%-7.9%9.5%6.1%-3.5%
12M Rtn-28.2%-22.5%-36.1%-20.2%-5.1%36.4%-21.3%
3Y Rtn105.2%106.9%29.3%32.4%95.9%63.8%79.8%
1M Excs Rtn-7.3%12.4%9.0%-4.7%-16.3%-12.5%-6.0%
3M Excs Rtn-18.9%5.1%-4.1%-12.6%-0.2%-1.9%-3.0%
6M Excs Rtn-34.3%-15.0%-31.0%-21.8%-4.5%-11.2%-18.4%
12M Excs Rtn-43.3%-38.2%-51.4%-36.1%-22.7%22.4%-37.1%
3Y Excs Rtn19.0%28.8%-64.1%-52.3%4.6%-17.5%-6.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Digital workflow products7,6796,0774,8823,7492,811
Information Technology Operations Management (ITOM) products1,001814691537444
Professional services and other291354323233205
Total8,9717,2455,8964,5193,460


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$156.68 
Market Cap ($ Bil)32.5 
First Trading Date06/29/2012 
Distance from 52W High-81.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$237.00$198.01
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-33.9%-20.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility829.0%420.8%
Downside Capture147.18145.97
Upside Capture35.6291.38
Correlation (SPY)2.4%6.2%
NOW Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.971.000.980.951.291.39
Up Beta0.791.861.520.901.431.37
Down Beta1.171.361.351.131.281.48
Up Capture-32%3%16%33%90%273%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days7182857119414
Down Capture171%108%107%138%120%107%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days12233467128335

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of NOW With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 NOWSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-29.7%21.7%14.7%67.3%6.8%-0.5%-16.6%
Annualized Volatility417.5%27.8%19.7%19.3%15.2%17.6%35.4%
Sharpe Ratio0.710.690.572.540.23-0.18-0.25
Correlation With Other Assets 3.2%6.3%5.1%2.1%6.3%4.4%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of NOW With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 NOWSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return8.0%19.4%15.0%18.9%11.8%5.1%35.8%
Annualized Volatility190.3%24.7%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.9%
Sharpe Ratio0.410.710.710.980.510.180.63
Correlation With Other Assets 13.1%13.7%4.3%2.6%9.8%6.8%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of NOW With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 NOWSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return25.1%22.4%14.9%14.9%6.7%5.5%69.9%
Annualized Volatility137.4%24.2%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.440.850.710.840.300.230.90
Correlation With Other Assets 18.6%18.0%3.2%4.8%11.9%5.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3,725,686
Short Interest: % Change Since 111520256.9%
Average Daily Volume1,536,667
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.42
Basic Shares Quantity1,038,150,000
Short % of Basic Shares0.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/29/20252.5%-3.5%-9.8%
7/23/20254.2%2.2%-8.3%
4/23/202515.5%17.5%25.0%
1/29/2025-11.4%-10.2%-18.7%
10/23/20245.4%4.7%15.4%
7/24/202413.4%11.4%12.3%
4/24/2024-4.0%-8.1%1.6%
1/24/20240.4%0.3%1.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive181716
# Negative678
Median Positive5.4%7.1%10.1%
Median Negative-3.6%-3.7%-6.7%
Max Positive15.5%20.0%27.1%
Max Negative-11.4%-13.9%-18.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251030202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025724202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025423202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024130202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241024202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024725202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024506202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023125202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231026202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023727202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023427202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022131202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221027202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022728202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022428202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021203202210-K 12/31/2021