Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt Acquires Shares of 6,845 ServiceNow, Inc. $NOW

Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt acquired a new position in ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOWFree Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 6,845 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $680,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of NOW. Millstone Evans Group LLC boosted its stake in ServiceNow by 400.0% during the fourth quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC now owns 165 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 132 shares in the last quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of ServiceNow by 540.0% in the fourth quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 160 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares during the last quarter. Blueline Advisors LLC purchased a new position in ServiceNow in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of ServiceNow by 560.0% during the fourth quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC now owns 165 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC lifted its holdings in shares of ServiceNow by 432.3% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 165 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 134 shares during the period. 87.18% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ServiceNow Stock Up 4.6%

Shares of NOW opened at $144.77 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $149.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 90.48, a PEG ratio of 2.55 and a beta of 0.94. ServiceNow, Inc. has a 52 week low of $81.24 and a 52 week high of $194.73. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $112.33 and its 200-day moving average price is $106.60. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

ServiceNow (NYSE:NOWGet Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The information technology services provider reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $3.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.93 billion. ServiceNow had a return on equity of 16.45% and a net margin of 11.34%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 24.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.81 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that ServiceNow, Inc. will post 2.24 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting ServiceNow

Here are the key news stories impacting ServiceNow this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: ServiceNow’s recent rally was helped by Salesforce’s strong quarterly results and upbeat outlook, which eased concerns about a “SaaS-pocalypse.” Investors are increasingly viewing AI as an enhancement to existing enterprise workflows rather than a threat to core software platforms. Why ServiceNow Rallied Today
  • Positive Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary highlights ServiceNow’s agentic-AI momentum, including more than $1 billion in AI annual contract value, broader enterprise adoption and potential new monetization opportunities. The company’s AI Control Tower and expanding customer spending are viewed as additional growth drivers. Agentic AI Adoption Boosts NOW’s Growth Prospects
  • Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains broadly constructive, with ServiceNow receiving Buy or Moderate Buy consensus ratings. The stock has also approached technical buy points, while some analysts have issued targets as high as $150 or substantially higher. Is It Worth Investing in ServiceNow Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
  • Neutral Sentiment: ServiceNow has risen about 70% from its yearly low and remains below its prior peak, creating debate over whether the move represents a new buying opportunity or a temporary rebound. Analysts’ median price target of approximately $134 is below the current trading level, limiting near-term upside based on that measure. Is It a Golden Opportunity to Buy ServiceNow Stock?
  • Negative Sentiment: ServiceNow warned of three maximum-severity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code or access SQL systems. Although patches and mitigations may limit the financial impact, the disclosures create reputational, customer-retention and execution risks. Three CVSS 10.0 ServiceNow Flaws
  • Negative Sentiment: At an elevated earnings multiple, the stock is vulnerable to profit-taking if AI growth slows. Jim Cramer recommended selling half a position and retaining the remainder, underscoring the sharp rally and the possibility that some optimism is already reflected in the shares. Jim Cramer’s ServiceNow Advice

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

NOW has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Citic Securities cut their price objective on shares of ServiceNow from $168.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $140.00 price target on shares of ServiceNow in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on shares of ServiceNow from $115.00 to $118.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of ServiceNow in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $175.00 target price (up from $160.00) on shares of ServiceNow in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $144.24.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on NOW

Insider Activity at ServiceNow

In other news, Director Paul Edward Chamberlain sold 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.60, for a total value of $188,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 46,690 shares in the company, valued at $5,864,264. The trade was a 3.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.34% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

ServiceNow Profile

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ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is a cloud computing company that builds enterprise software to manage digital workflows and automate business processes. Its offerings are designed to replace manual work and legacy systems with cloud-based, service-oriented applications that support IT operations, customer service, human resources, security response and other enterprise functions.

The company’s flagship product family is the Now Platform, a suite of subscription software and platform services that includes IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Operations Management (ITOM), IT Business Management (ITBM), Customer Service Management (CSM), HR Service Delivery, Security Operations and Asset Management.

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Institutional Ownership by Quarter for ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW)

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