This Is Why ServiceNow Is PLUNGING Despite a "Beat and Raise"
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Brian Stoffel22 Apr 2026, 23:09 UTC
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ServiceNow (NOW) reported Q1 2026 earnings with revenue growth of 22%, beating analyst estimates. However, the cost of revenue grew by 44%, leading to a contraction in gross margins from 81.3% to 77.7% year-over-year. Operating expenses grew by 17% on 22% revenue growth, suggesting a slowdown in profit growth. Free cash flow grew but not at the same pace as revenue. The company's guidance for subscription revenue growth of 23% was higher than analyst estimates of 20%, but this was attributed to an acquisition, not organic growth. The company's stated narrative is that AI will re-accelerate revenue growth. However, analysis of current remaining performance obligations (RPO) shows a mixed picture, with overall growth but a decline in the percentage change. The stock is trading at a forward P/E of approximately 24 times earnings, which is below its 10-year average of 71 times forward earnings, and its forward price to free cash flow is about 18.5 times, below the 10-year average of 40 times. Despite the stock price appearing cheap on a valuation basis, concerns remain about the compression of gross and operating margins, potentially linked to stock-based compensation and integration issues from acquisitions. Investors should monitor RPO growth, subscription gross margins, and operating margins for future performance indicators.
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