ServiceNow, Inc. · NOW · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026

ServiceNow Q2 2026: AI ACV Crosses $1B as Cybersecurity Hits $1B Run Rate

ServiceNow's Q2 2026 results reinforce its transition from a workflow automation platform into an AI-driven enterprise operating system. Subscription revenue grew 23% YoY to $3.877 billion with a 29.5% operating margin, beating the high end of guidance. AI ACV crossed the $1 billion milestone and cybersecurity reached a $1 billion run rate, validating the acquisition strategy behind Armis and Moveworks. Management raised full-year guidance and expressed confidence in sustained AI-driven demand, though margin dynamics from consumption-based pricing and integration costs remain the key watch items.

Reported After market closeNYSETechnology $109.13B market cap
100quality score

Company context

Snapshot as of publication

ServiceNow, Inc. specializes in delivering cloud-based solutions designed to streamline and automate critical business services for organizations across the globe. Its flagship "Now Platform" serves as the foundation, leveraging technologies such as workflow automation, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and robotic process automation (RPA). This platform also incorporates robust features like performance analytics, electronic service catalogs, configuration management systems, data benchmarking, encryption capabilities, and various collaboration and development tools. ServiceNow offers a comprehensive suite of applications built on this platform, catering to diverse enterprise needs. Key offerings include IT Service Management (ITSM), which streamlines support for employees, customers, and partners; IT Business Management (ITBM); IT Operations Management (ITOM), designed to integrate and manage both physical and cloud-based IT infrastructure; and IT Asset Management (ITAM) for automating asset lifecycles.…

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $0.90 Consensus $1
EPS surprise +4.7% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $3.99B Consensus $3.93B
Revenue surprise +1.5% Reported versus consensus

Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
NOW EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q1 '24 estimate $3.14 Q1 '24 actual $3.41, beat Q2 '24 estimate $2.83 Q2 '24 actual $3.13, beat Q3 '24 estimate $3.45 Q3 '24 actual $3.72, beat Q2 '25 estimate $0.71 Q2 '25 actual $0.82, beat Q3 '25 estimate $0.85 Q3 '25 actual $0.96, beat Q4 '25 estimate $0.89 Q4 '25 actual $0.92, beat Q1 '26 estimate $0.97 Q1 '26 actual $0.97, match Q2 '26 estimate $0.86 Q2 '26 actual $0.90, beat Q3 '26 estimate $1.03 Q4 '26 estimate $1.17 Q1 '27 estimate $1.17 Q2 '27 estimate $1.16
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy68 ratings
Bullish5986.8%
Neutral811.7%
Bearish11.5%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$110.62Current
$85Low
$156.1Average
$260High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Jul 29, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
RBC Capital Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 23, 2026
Piper Sandler Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 23, 2026
Needham Buy BuyMaintainJul 23, 2026
Macquarie Neutral NeutralMaintainJul 23, 2026
JP Morgan Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 23, 2026
Jefferies Buy BuyMaintainJul 23, 2026
Evercore ISI Group Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 23, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 23, 2026
BMO Capital Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 23, 2026
Bernstein Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 23, 2026
Baird Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 23, 2026
BTIG Buy BuyMaintainJul 22, 2026
DA Davidson Buy BuyMaintainJul 20, 2026
TD Cowen Buy BuyMaintainJul 17, 2026
Oppenheimer Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 15, 2026
Citigroup Buy BuyMaintainJul 15, 2026
UBS Neutral NeutralMaintainJul 14, 2026
Truist Securities Buy BuyMaintainJul 9, 2026
Goldman Sachs Buy BuyMaintainJul 9, 2026
Guggenheim Buy NeutralUpgradeJul 1, 2026
Benchmark Buy BuyMaintainJun 15, 2026
Citizens Market Outperform Market OutperformMaintainMay 5, 2026
Barclays Overweight OverweightMaintainMay 5, 2026
Wells Fargo Overweight OverweightMaintainApr 23, 2026
Stifel Buy BuyMaintainApr 23, 2026
Keybanc Underweight UnderweightMaintainApr 23, 2026
Canaccord Genuity Buy BuyMaintainApr 23, 2026
Deutsche Bank Buy BuyMaintainApr 16, 2026
Mizuho Outperform OutperformMaintainApr 14, 2026
Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal WeightUpgradeSep 24, 2025
JMP Securities Market Outperform Market OutperformMaintainAug 4, 2025
Raymond James Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 24, 2025
B of A Securities Buy BuyMaintainJul 24, 2025
TD Securities Buy BuyMaintainApr 24, 2025
Scotiabank Sector Outperform Sector OutperformMaintainApr 24, 2025
Citizens Capital Markets Market Outperform Market OutperformMaintainMar 11, 2025
Wolfe Research Outperform OutperformMaintainMay 10, 2024
Argus Research Buy BuyMaintainDec 6, 2023
MoffettNathanson Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 27, 2023
Credit Suisse Outperform OutperformMaintainJan 27, 2023
Cowen & Co. Outperform OutperformMaintainJan 26, 2023
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Buy BuyMaintainJun 24, 2020
Stifel Nicolaus Buy BuyMaintainJan 30, 2020
PiperJaffray Overweight OverweightMaintainNov 8, 2019
CFRA Buy HoldUpgradeNov 4, 2019
Atlantic Equities Neutral NeutralMaintainJan 9, 2019
Bank of America Buy BuyMaintainJul 25, 2018
B. Riley FBR Neutral NeutralMaintainMay 5, 2018
Summit Redstone Partners Buy BuyMaintainSep 18, 2017
Stephens & Co. Overweight OverweightMaintainMay 25, 2017
Wunderlich Buy BuyMaintainOct 27, 2016
Wunderlich Securities Buy BuyMaintainOct 26, 2016
Pacific Crest Overweight OverweightMaintainJul 28, 2016
Argus Buy BuyMaintainApr 14, 2016
BTIG Research Buy BuyMaintainSep 10, 2015
MKM Partners Buy BuyMaintainJun 9, 2015
Brean Capital Buy BuyMaintainMar 17, 2015
William Blair Outperform OutperformMaintainSep 15, 2014
B. Riley Securities Neutral NeutralMaintainApr 24, 2014
B. Riley Neutral NeutralMaintainApr 24, 2014
Evercore Partners Overweight Equal WeightUpgradeApr 4, 2014
Janney Capital Neutral NeutralMaintainOct 8, 2013
Northland Securities Outperform Market PerformUpgradeOct 4, 2013
Northland Capital Markets Outperform Market PerformUpgradeOct 4, 2013
JG Capital Neutral OverweightDowngradeAug 1, 2013
Susquehanna Outperform PositiveMaintainJul 16, 2013
Maxim Group Buy BuyMaintainApr 2, 2013
FBN Securities Outperform OutperformMaintainMar 20, 2013
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $110.62. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
BMO CapitalAnalyst unavailable$118$97.33 +6.7%Jul 23, 2026
Evercore ISIKirk Materne$160$96.74 +44.6%Jul 23, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$110$95.46 -0.6%Jul 23, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$248$95.46 +124.2%Jul 23, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$157$95.46 +41.9%Jul 23, 2026
JefferiesSamad Samana$140$95.46 +26.6%Jul 23, 2026
Morgan StanleyAnalyst unavailable$180$102.91 +62.7%Jul 21, 2026
D.A. DavidsonGil Luria$170$103.24 +53.7%Jul 20, 2026
RBC CapitalAnalyst unavailable$130$100.22 +17.5%Jul 16, 2026
OppenheimerBrian Schwartz$140$104.85 +26.6%Jul 15, 2026
Truist FinancialAnalyst unavailable$130$107.78 +17.5%Jul 9, 2026
Goldman SachsGabriela Borges$145$107.78 +31.1%Jul 8, 2026
GuggenheimAnalyst unavailable$125$99.28 +13.0%Jul 1, 2026
Cantor FitzgeraldAnalyst unavailable$130$105.78 +17.5%Jun 15, 2026
BernsteinPeter Weed$236$92.01 +113.3%May 6, 2026
Evercore ISIKirk Materne$150$90.74 +35.6%May 5, 2026
BarclaysAnalyst unavailable$134$91.97 +21.1%May 5, 2026
Wolfe ResearchAnalyst unavailable$125$84.68 +13.0%Apr 23, 2026
BarclaysRaimo Lenschow$132$86.31 +19.3%Apr 23, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$120$86.26 +8.5%Apr 23, 2026
Stifel NicolausBrad Reback$120$88.17 +8.5%Apr 23, 2026
BMO CapitalAnalyst unavailable$115$87.9 +4.0%Apr 23, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$150$103.07 +35.6%Apr 23, 2026
NeedhamAnalyst unavailable$115$103.07 +4.0%Apr 23, 2026
Goldman SachsAnalyst unavailable$163$103.07 +47.4%Apr 23, 2026
Piper SandlerAnalyst unavailable$140$103.07 +26.6%Apr 23, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$118$103.07 +6.7%Apr 23, 2026
KeyBancAnalyst unavailable$85$103.07 -23.2%Apr 23, 2026
JefferiesSamad Samana$135$103.07 +22.0%Apr 23, 2026
Deutsche BankAnalyst unavailable$135$96.06 +22.0%Apr 16, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$125$94.19 +13.0%Apr 16, 2026
Truist FinancialAnalyst unavailable$125$93.86 +13.0%Apr 15, 2026
OppenheimerAnalyst unavailable$130$87.79 +17.5%Apr 15, 2026
Mizuho SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$150$89.06 +35.6%Apr 14, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$100$82.5 -9.6%Apr 10, 2026
Truist FinancialAnalyst unavailable$175$106.8 +58.2%Feb 5, 2026
Goldman SachsAnalyst unavailable$216$117.01 +95.3%Feb 2, 2026
D.A. DavidsonGil Luria$220$113.76 +98.9%Jan 29, 2026
Deutsche BankAnalyst unavailable$180$115.91 +62.7%Jan 29, 2026
RBC CapitalAnalyst unavailable$185$114.9 +67.2%Jan 29, 2026
Stifel NicolausAnalyst unavailable$180$115.29 +62.7%Jan 29, 2026
BMO CapitalKeith Bachman$170$114.92 +53.7%Jan 29, 2026
Evercore ISIKirk Materne$175$114.64 +58.2%Jan 29, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$175$115.16 +58.2%Jan 29, 2026
KeyBancJackson Ader$115$114.16 +4.0%Jan 29, 2026
Canaccord GenuityAnalyst unavailable$200$129.62 +80.8%Jan 29, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$195$115.65 +76.3%Jan 29, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$115$129.62 +4.0%Jan 29, 2026
BMO CapitalKeith Bachman$175$124.2 +58.2%Jan 21, 2026
OppenheimerAnalyst unavailable$175$125.4 +58.2%Jan 21, 2026
UBSAnalyst unavailable$175$127.54 +58.2%Jan 21, 2026
Mizuho SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$190$125.4 +71.8%Jan 21, 2026
UBSKarl Keirstead$260$127.38 +135.0%Jan 20, 2026
Goldman SachsAnalyst unavailable$205$141.8 +85.3%Jan 12, 2026
Stifel NicolausBrad Reback$200$142.42 +80.8%Jan 9, 2026
Wells FargoAnalyst unavailable$225$150.9 +103.4%Jan 8, 2026
Arete ResearchAnalyst unavailable$200$147.6 +80.8%Jan 6, 2026
Piper SandlerRob Owens$200$147.45 +80.8%Jan 5, 2026
RBC CapitalMatthew Hedberg$195$147.45 +76.3%Jan 5, 2026
Stifel NicolausAnalyst unavailable$230$153.65 +107.9%Dec 19, 2025
OppenheimerBrian Schwartz$230$152.95 +107.9%Dec 18, 2025
BTIGAnalyst unavailable$200$156.22 +80.8%Dec 16, 2025
D.A. DavidsonAnalyst unavailable$220$154.44 +98.9%Dec 16, 2025
Mizuho SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$210$155.19 +89.8%Dec 16, 2025
KeyBancJackson Ader$155$173 +40.1%Dec 15, 2025
MacquarieAnalyst unavailable$172$163.17 +55.5%Nov 25, 2025
D.A. DavidsonGil Luria$250$190.25 +126.0%Oct 30, 2025
BMO CapitalKeith Bachman$230$191.23 +107.9%Oct 30, 2025
UBSKarl Keirstead$230$182.34 +107.9%Oct 30, 2025
RBC CapitalMatthew Hedberg$240$190.21 +117.0%Oct 30, 2025
Piper SandlerRob Owens$230$189.32 +107.9%Oct 30, 2025
Stifel NicolausAnalyst unavailable$230$182.34 +107.9%Oct 30, 2025
Morgan StanleyAnalyst unavailable$263$182.34 +137.8%Oct 30, 2025
Mizuho SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$230$182.34 +107.9%Oct 30, 2025
BernsteinAnalyst unavailable$218.6$182.34 +97.6%Oct 30, 2025
BarclaysAnalyst unavailable$245$182.34 +121.5%Oct 30, 2025
Wells FargoAnalyst unavailable$255$182.34 +130.5%Oct 30, 2025
Goldman SachsKash Rangan$250$182.34 +126.0%Oct 30, 2025
Cantor FitzgeraldThomas Blakey$240$186.03 +117.0%Oct 27, 2025
UBSKarl Keirstead$215$184.74 +94.4%Oct 14, 2025
BarclaysRaimo Lenschow$242$199.24 +118.8%Jul 24, 2025
ScotiabankAllan Verkhovski$220$193.05 +98.9%May 7, 2025
BarclaysRaimo Lenschow$217$193.05 +96.2%May 7, 2025
UBSKarl Keirstead$205$186.9 +85.3%Apr 24, 2025
Stifel NicolausBrad Reback$195$187.24 +76.3%Apr 24, 2025
BernsteinPeter Weed$200.6$186.67 +81.3%Apr 24, 2025
BarclaysRaimo Lenschow$193.8$162.54 +75.2%Apr 24, 2025
BMO CapitalAnalyst unavailable$190$153.37 +71.8%Apr 22, 2025
JefferiesSamad Samana$205$159.96 +85.3%Apr 15, 2025
BMO CapitalAnalyst unavailable$198$144.33 +79.0%Apr 4, 2025
Robert W. BairdRob Oliver$202$168.15 +82.6%Mar 26, 2025
RBC CapitalAnalyst unavailable$197.2$161.68 +78.3%Mar 11, 2025
UBSKarl Keirstead$200$161.68 +80.8%Mar 11, 2025
Stifel NicolausBrad Reback$235$212.2 +112.4%Dec 18, 2024
J.P. MorganMark Murphy$190$194.4 +71.8%Oct 24, 2024
KeyBancJackson Ader$208$181.54 +88.0%Oct 24, 2024
Piper SandlerRob Owens$200$191.66 +80.8%Oct 24, 2024
Stifel NicolausBrad Reback$198$191.87 +79.0%Oct 24, 2024
Robert W. BairdRob Oliver$195$181.54 +76.3%Oct 24, 2024
RBC CapitalMatthew Hedberg$209$181.54 +88.9%Oct 24, 2024
Canaccord GenuityRichard Davis$200$181.54 +80.8%Oct 24, 2024
Goldman SachsKash Rangan$210$181.54 +89.8%Oct 24, 2024
Morgan StanleyKeith Weiss$192$184.35 +73.6%Oct 21, 2024
OppenheimerBrian Schwartz$204$183.77 +84.4%Oct 17, 2024
CitigroupTyler Radke$213.6$183.77 +93.1%Oct 17, 2024
JefferiesSamad Samana$220$185.59 +98.9%Oct 16, 2024
BarclaysRaimo Lenschow$196$188.93 +77.2%Oct 11, 2024
BernsteinPeter Weed$181.2$176.36 +63.8%Sep 27, 2024
Deutsche BankBrad Zelnick$180$165.76 +62.7%Jul 25, 2024
BMO CapitalKeith Bachman$172$165.46 +55.5%Jul 25, 2024
Stifel NicolausBrad Reback$180$146.17 +62.7%Jul 25, 2024
Canaccord GenuityDavid Hynes$170$146.17 +53.7%Jul 25, 2024
Robert W. BairdRob Oliver$180$146.17 +62.7%Jul 25, 2024
Piper SandlerRob Owens$170$146.17 +53.7%Jul 25, 2024
NeedhamMike Cikos$180$153.24 +62.7%Jul 8, 2024
OppenheimerBrian Schwartz$165$153.01 +49.2%May 20, 2024
BMO CapitalKeith Bachman$166$139.73 +50.1%Apr 25, 2024
KeyBancJackson Ader$190$149.26 +71.8%Apr 25, 2024
BernsteinPeter Weed$169.2$149.26 +53.0%Apr 25, 2024
Wells FargoMichael Turrin$180$147.16 +62.7%Apr 16, 2024
Deutsche BankBrad Zelnick$175$153.84 +58.2%Apr 11, 2024
KeyBancJackson Ader$200$153.51 +80.8%Mar 20, 2024
Loop Capital MarketsKeith Bachman$126$110.19 +13.9%Oct 26, 2023
NeedhamMike Cikos$132$112.99 +19.3%Jun 14, 2023
Truist FinancialAnalyst unavailable$84$77.61 -24.1%Jan 9, 2023
Piper SandlerAnalyst unavailable$100$78.77 -9.6%Jan 5, 2023
Morgan StanleyAnalyst unavailable$122.4$76.41 +10.6%Dec 19, 2022
Credit SuissePhil Winslow$120$83.28 +8.5%Oct 27, 2022
Morgan StanleyKeith Weiss$104$83.17 -6.0%Oct 27, 2022
MoffettNathansonJackson Ader$109.8$73.28 -0.7%Oct 27, 2022
JMP SecuritiesPatrick Walravens$110.6$73.28 -0.0%Oct 27, 2022
CitigroupTyler Radke$103$73.28 -6.9%Oct 27, 2022
RBC CapitalAnalyst unavailable$110$87.56 -0.6%Jul 28, 2022
Truist FinancialAnalyst unavailable$110$87.46 -0.6%Jul 28, 2022
UBSAnalyst unavailable$103$87.46 -6.9%Jul 28, 2022
Cowen & Co.Analyst unavailable$116$87.46 +4.9%Jul 28, 2022
Canaccord GenuityAnalyst unavailable$102$87.46 -7.8%Jul 28, 2022
Deutsche BankAnalyst unavailable$125$87.59 +13.0%Jul 28, 2022
Stifel NicolausAnalyst unavailable$100$89.72 -9.6%Jul 28, 2022
Credit SuisseAnalyst unavailable$130$89.72 +17.5%Jul 28, 2022
Mizuho SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$100$89.72 -9.6%Jul 28, 2022
JMP SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$110.6$89.72 -0.0%Jul 28, 2022
CitigroupAnalyst unavailable$115$89.72 +4.0%Jul 28, 2022
OppenheimerRay McDonough$101$89.72 -8.7%Jul 28, 2022
JMP SecuritiesPatrick Walravens$110.6$89.72 -0.0%Jul 28, 2022
BMO CapitalKeith Bachman$99.4$89.72 -10.1%Jul 28, 2022
JefferiesSamad Samana$100$89.72 -9.6%Jul 28, 2022
CitigroupTyler Radke$115$89.72 +4.0%Jul 28, 2022
BMO CapitalKeith Bachman$104$84.28 -6.0%Jul 26, 2022
Morgan StanleyKeith Weiss$115$89.35 +4.0%Jul 25, 2022
Cowen & Co.Analyst unavailable$118$90 +6.7%Jul 22, 2022
Mizuho SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$104$85.35 -6.0%Jul 19, 2022
UBSAnalyst unavailable$108$86.91 -2.4%Jul 18, 2022
BarclaysRaimo Lenschow$112$87.12 +1.2%Jul 18, 2022
BMO CapitalKeith Bachman$119$84.55 +7.6%Jul 14, 2022
Stifel NicolausBrad Reback$110$93.5 -0.6%May 31, 2022
Piper SandlerRob Owens$120$90.96 +8.5%May 26, 2022
Mizuho SecuritiesAnalyst unavailable$110$83.93 -0.6%May 25, 2022
JefferiesAnalyst unavailable$110$86.92 -0.6%May 23, 2022
Wells FargoMichael Turrin$120$87.2 +8.5%May 20, 2022
Truist FinancialJoel Fishbein$120$90.53 +8.5%May 14, 2022
Deutsche BankBrad Zelnick$136$96.9 +22.9%May 3, 2022
Credit SuissePhil Winslow$140$95.62 +26.6%Apr 30, 2022
Morgan StanleyKeith Weiss$149$100.8 +34.7%Apr 28, 2022
BarclaysAnalyst unavailable$122.6$100.74 +10.8%Apr 28, 2022
RBC CapitalAnalyst unavailable$134$98.72 +21.1%Apr 28, 2022
CitigroupAnalyst unavailable$131.2$93.26 +18.6%Apr 28, 2022
RBC CapitalMatthew Hedberg$134$100.8 +21.1%Apr 28, 2022
CitigroupTyler Radke$131.2$100.8 +18.6%Apr 28, 2022
Robert W. BairdRobert Oliver$120$93.26 +8.5%Apr 28, 2022
Evercore ISIKirk Materne$142$100.8 +28.4%Apr 28, 2022
BMO CapitalAnalyst unavailable$114$92.46 +3.1%Apr 27, 2022
JefferiesSamad Samana$140$93.26 +26.6%Apr 27, 2022
RBC CapitalAnalyst unavailable$132$94.28 +19.3%Apr 25, 2022
CitigroupAnalyst unavailable$124.6$103.67 +12.6%Apr 19, 2022
Morgan StanleyKeith Weiss$162$112.22 +46.4%Jan 30, 2022
Piper SandlerRob Owens$130$105.74 +17.5%Jan 27, 2022
J.P. MorganSterling Auty$121$105.74 +9.4%Jan 27, 2022
Credit SuissePhilip Winslow$160$105.74 +44.6%Jan 27, 2022
BMO CapitalKeith Bachman$127$105.74 +14.8%Jan 27, 2022
Bank of America SecuritiesBradley Sills$136$105.74 +22.9%Jan 27, 2022
Cowen & Co.Derrick Wood$145$105.74 +31.1%Jan 27, 2022
CitigroupTyler Radke$135$105.74 +22.0%Jan 27, 2022
Deutsche BankBrad Zelnick$140$96.88 +26.6%Jan 26, 2022
RBC CapitalMatthew Hedberg$140$105.17 +26.6%Jan 24, 2022
UBSKarl Keirstead$130$103 +17.5%Jan 20, 2022
Stifel NicolausTom Roderick$130$104.47 +17.5%Jan 18, 2022
BarclaysRaimo Lenschow$136$106.2 +22.9%Jan 17, 2022
Argus ResearchJoseph Bonner$161$137.32 +45.5%Nov 2, 2021
Truist FinancialJoel Fishbein$140$137.54 +26.6%Oct 28, 2021
Goldman SachsKash Rangan$160$137.54 +44.6%Oct 28, 2021
FBN SecuritiesShebly Seyrafi$140$137.54 +26.6%Oct 28, 2021
Summit Redstone PartnersSrini Nandury$150$137.54 +35.6%Oct 28, 2021
KeyBancMichael Turits$153$137.54 +38.3%Oct 28, 2021
Evercore ISIKirk Materne$147$135.34 +32.9%Oct 26, 2021
Wolfe ResearchAlex Zukin$120$92.13 +8.5%Jun 4, 2021
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Subsequent drift +20.3% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

In Q2 2026, ServiceNow reported subscription revenue of $3.877 billion, up 23% YoY, beating the high end of guidance. Operating margin came in at 29.5%. AI ACV surpassed $1 billion, on track for the $1.5 billion year-end target, with management projecting AI will represent 30% of ACV by 2030. The cybersecurity segment, bolstered by the Armis acquisition, reached a $1 billion run rate, making ServiceNow the fastest-growing company among the top ten enterprise cyber firms. Full-year subscription revenue guidance was raised modestly. The stock's initial reaction was negative with a 2.45% abnormal decline the session after the report, but shares subsequently rallied over 20% to $110.62 as of July 28.

Guidance delta

Management raised full-year 2026 subscription revenue guidance modestly, building on the Q1 raise of $205 million that brought the range to $15.735-$15.775 billion. AI ACV is tracking toward the $1.5 billion year-end target. Guidance sentiment is raised, consistent with the prior quarter's upward revision.

Key takeaways

  • Q2 subscription revenue of $3.877 billion grew 23% YoY, beating the high end of guidance with a 29.5% operating margin.
  • AI ACV surpassed $1 billion, on track for $1.5 billion by year-end; management expects AI to represent 30% of ACV by 2030.
  • Cybersecurity is now a $1 billion business, making ServiceNow the fastest-growing company among the top ten enterprise cyber firms.
  • Full-year subscription revenue guidance was raised modestly, reflecting continued confidence in AI-driven demand.
  • An upcoming AI-native conversational service desk product will eliminate tickets and use AI-coded automation, targeting the Fortune 500,000 market.

Management priorities

  • Launch an AI-native conversational service desk with no-ticket workflow.
  • Expand AI specialist headcount and broaden AI Control Tower capabilities.
  • Deepen integration with Microsoft Agent 365, NVIDIA Open Shell, and Accenture.
  • Continue acquisition strategy to bolster security and AI capabilities.
  • Target broader enterprise segments, including the Fortune 500,000.

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