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ServiceNow Posts 22% Revenue Rise, Shares Fall 13%

4/23/2026

Summary

ServiceNow Raises Guidance

ServiceNow posted Q1 2026 subscription revenue of $3.67 billion, up 22% YoY, with adjusted EPS of 97 cents.
Shares fell 13% after hours, extending a 33% decline, citing a 75-basis-point subscription drag from Middle East on-premises deals.
The company lifted guidance to $15.74-$15.78 billion, set the AI target to $1.5 billion, and completed the $7.75 billion Armis purchase, which is expected to add 1.25 percentage points to growth and cut margin by ~200 basis points.

Summary

ServiceNow Accelerates Growth

ServiceNow repurchased about 20 million shares in Q1, more than doubling 2025 buybacks under its $5 billion program.
ServiceNow expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to deepen workflow and AI integration on the cloud.
ServiceNow logged 16 contracts over $5 million each, an 80 percent year-over-year rise.
ServiceNow’s remaining performance obligations were $12.64 billion at quarter-end, above the $12.56 billion estimate.

History

Historical Context

The dot-com bubble burst in 2000 marked a pivotal shift in technology investments, leading to the emergence of companies like ServiceNow, founded in 2003. As of Q1 2026, ServiceNow's subscription revenues reached $3.67 billion, reflecting a 22% increase. Recent share declines due to Middle East challenges echo the volatility of early 2000s tech markets, highlighting the need for adaptability in the evolving tech landscape.

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ServiceNow Raises Guidance

ServiceNow posted Q1 2026 subscription revenue of $3.67 billion, up 22% YoY, with adjusted EPS of 97 cents.
Shares fell 13% after hours, extending a 33% decline, citing a 75-basis-point subscription drag from Middle East on-premises deals.
The company lifted guidance to $15.74-$15.78 billion, set the AI target to $1.5 billion, and completed the $7.75 billion Armis purchase, which is expected to add 1.25 percentage points to growth and cut margin by ~200 basis points.

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