Is ServiceNow Stock Ready to EXPLODE?! | NOW Stock 1Q26

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The analysis highlights ServiceNow's (NOW) financial performance and market sentiment. Key financial metrics such as revenue growth (22% year-over-year) and costs are examined, noting that costs grew faster than revenue (44% vs. 22%). The company's gross profit margin has compressed from 79% to 75% over the past year, with subscription margins declining from 81% to 78%. Despite these margin pressures, ServiceNow maintains strong growth in its signed order backlog, which increased by 25% and 23% respectively in the last year for cRPO and cRPO. The company has $2.7 billion in cash on hand and generated $1.665 billion in non-GAAP free cash flow in 2026, a 13% increase year-over-year. Several Wall Street firms maintain a 'buy' rating on NOW, with price targets ranging from $125 (Guggenheim), $130 (Truist), to $150 (Evercore). The median price target is $135, representing a potential upside of 28.8% from the current price near $105. The underlying rationale for these bullish calls is the continued growth in the signed backlog and the company's ability to manage costs and expand its AI-driven services.

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