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UBS Downgrades ServiceNow Amid AI Disruption Concerns

4/11/2026

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Story summary

UBS downgraded ServiceNow from buy to neutral and cut its price target from $170 to $100, citing AI-disruption risks.
Analyst Karl Keirstead of UBS says confidence in ServiceNow's competitive position is weakening amid budget pressure on non-AI software.
The stock has fallen 41% this year, trading near its 52-week low.
UBS also expects smaller earnings beats and reduced 2026 growth estimates.

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In 2015, Morgan Stanley downgraded IBM due to a 12% revenue decline linked to falling software sales and increased competition from cloud computing. This trend reflects broader challenges in the tech sector, as companies like ServiceNow also faced downgrades amid fears of AI disruption. These shifts highlight the ongoing struggle for tech firms to adapt to rapid technological advancements and changing market dynamics.

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Story summary

UBS downgraded ServiceNow from buy to neutral and cut its price target from $170 to $100, citing AI-disruption risks.
Analyst Karl Keirstead of UBS says confidence in ServiceNow's competitive position is weakening amid budget pressure on non-AI software.
The stock has fallen 41% this year, trading near its 52-week low.
UBS also expects smaller earnings beats and reduced 2026 growth estimates.

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