Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI acquired a new stake in ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 125,734 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $12,483,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Covenant Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in ServiceNow by 169.2% in the fourth quarter. Covenant Asset Management LLC now owns 20,863 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $3,196,000 after buying an additional 13,114 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of ServiceNow during the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,020,992,000. World Investment Advisors increased its holdings in shares of ServiceNow by 411.7% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 47,955 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $7,346,000 after acquiring an additional 38,583 shares during the period. Moors & Cabot Inc. raised its position in ServiceNow by 387.7% in the 4th quarter. Moors & Cabot Inc. now owns 45,630 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $6,990,000 after purchasing an additional 36,274 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Torray Investment Partners LLC raised its position in ServiceNow by 390.5% in the 4th quarter. Torray Investment Partners LLC now owns 40,629 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $6,224,000 after purchasing an additional 32,345 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.18% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting ServiceNow
Here are the key news stories impacting ServiceNow this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Cybersecurity expansion supports long-term growth. ServiceNow’s planned $7.75 billion acquisition of Armis would broaden its AI-powered security platform and strengthen its preventive cyber-defense offerings. The appointment of former Armis executive Simon Mouyal as chief marketing officer also signals an increased focus on security and go-to-market execution. ServiceNow Is Spending $7.75 Billion On AI Security
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support remains firm. TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy rating and assigned a $140 price target, implying meaningful upside from the referenced market level. Analysts cited ServiceNow’s expanding security platform, AI workflow opportunities and recurring-revenue model. ServiceNow Earns Buy Rating
- Positive Sentiment: Fundamentals and AI momentum continue to attract dip buyers. Recent commentary points to roughly 24% year-over-year revenue growth and a substantial rebound from the stock’s lows. Some investors view support near the 200-day moving average as an opportunity if the company’s growth remains intact. NOW Stock Has Rebounded Over 54%
- Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning is mixed. JPMorgan added a large position, while T. Rowe Price, Wellington Management and several other firms reduced holdings. The split suggests continued disagreement about valuation and the pace of the recovery.
- Neutral Sentiment: A director sold shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. Paul Edward Chamberlain sold 1,500 shares worth approximately $188,400, reducing his holdings by 3.11%. Because the transaction was scheduled in advance, it provides limited evidence of a change in the company’s outlook. SEC Insider Filing
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a major concern. Even after a reported 30.5% decline over the past year, commentary argues that ServiceNow still does not look inexpensive, leaving the stock vulnerable to further pressure if growth expectations soften. ServiceNow Stock Still Looks Expensive
- Negative Sentiment: Broad software-sector weakness is weighing on the shares. Investors have been rotating toward semiconductor and AI-hardware stocks, pressuring software names including ServiceNow, Adobe and Intuit. The sizable Armis acquisition also introduces execution, integration and spending risks.
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NYSE NOW opened at $117.70 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $121.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 73.56, a P/E/G ratio of 2.18 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 firm has a 50-day moving average price of $107.15 and a 200 day moving average price of $105.49. 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:NOW – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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. ServiceNow had a net margin of 11.34% and a return on equity of 16.45%. The firm had revenue of $3.99 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.93 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.81 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 24.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that ServiceNow, Inc. will post 2.24 EPS for the current year.
Insider Activity
In other news, Director Paul Edward Chamberlain sold 1,500 shares of the firm’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 of the company’s stock, valued at $5,864,264. This trade represents a 3.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.34% of the company’s stock.
ServiceNow Profile
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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