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TechnologySoftware - ApplicationScore data as of Sep 1, 2026

NOW

Catalysts
ServiceNow, Inc.
Technology· Software - Application
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 8/10
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Score data as of Sep 1, 2026
Last price
$142.90
-$5.09 (-3.44%)
Latest market quote
Momentum82
Value42
Quality64
Risk Resilience41
Sentiment65
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 28, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 58/100

Momentum 82/100 and sentiment 65/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · Sentiment 29.79%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 82/100AIQ Edge 8/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
88%
7 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+0.7%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+4.7%
Jul 22, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 22, 2026$0.86$0.90+4.7%$3.93B$3.99B
Apr 22, 2026$0.95$0.97+2.1%$3.74B$3.99B
Jan 28, 2026$0.89$0.92+4.0%$3.53B$3.57B
Oct 29, 2025$0.85$0.96+13.3%$3.36B$3.41B
Jul 23, 2025$0.71$0.82+14.7%$3.12B$3.22B
Apr 23, 2025$0.77$0.81+5.5%$3.08B$3.09B
Jan 29, 2025$0.73$0.73+0.5%$2.96B$2.96B
Oct 23, 2024$0.69$0.42-39.1%$2.75B$2.8B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
45
Buy
3
Hold
2
Sell
12-month analyst target
$140.58
-1.62% versus current price
Based on 23 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$85.00
-40.52% vs latest price
Average target
$140.58
-1.62% vs latest price
High target
$248.00
+73.55% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 28, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.03

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$4.1B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score65

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score82

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score58/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
23
Average target
$140.58
Target upside
-1.62%
Target range
$85.00 - $248.00
90-day revisions
6

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
0
Negative
1
finance.yahoo.com · Sep 1, 2026

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seekingalpha.com · Aug 31, 2026

ServiceNow: Winning The AI Race, Watching Its Wallet (NYSE:NOW)

ServiceNow, Inc. leads enterprise AI but faces margin pressure and a demanding 36x valuation. Click for more on NOW stock and see why I am bullish.

finance.yahoo.com · Aug 31, 2026

ServiceNow Vs. Salesforce: Who’s Better Positioned to Capitalize on AI?

ServiceNow and Salesforce both posted AI-fueled earnings and both claim the future of enterprise automation, but they are attacking the problem from opposite ends of the stack, and only one positioning survives when agentic consumption scales.

seekingalpha.com · Aug 29, 2026

ServiceNow Has Quietly Shaken Off The AI Apocalyptic Fears (NYSE:NOW)

ServiceNow (NOW) stock is regaining momentum as AI monetization accelerates, ACV targets rise, and valuation improves—see key drivers and consider adding...

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NOW Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for NOW stock?

NOW's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move NOW stock?

Upcoming events that could move NOW include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could NOW's next earnings report affect the stock?

NOW's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive NOW stock higher?

NOW could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt NOW stock?

NOW could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.