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ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.

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The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock&#39;s price. Do they really matter, though?
Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let&#39;s see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about ServiceNow (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/now#NYSE">NOW</a>).
ServiceNow currently has an average brokerage recommendation&nbsp;of 1.29, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 34 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.29 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 34 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 29 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 85.3% and 5.9% of all recommendations.
<h2>Brokerage Recommendation Trends for NOW</h2>
<img alt="Broker Rating Breakdown Chart for NOW" class="chart" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/yesopchart/brokerage_bar/NOW_10112024.png" style="width:100%" title="" /> 
While the ABR calls for buying ServiceNow, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.
Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every &quot;Strong Sell&quot; recommendation, brokerage firms assign five &quot;Strong Buy&quot; recommendations.
This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock&#39;s future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock&#39;s price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.
<h2>ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks Rank</h2>
Although both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1-5, they are different measures altogether.
The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company&#39;s changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.
<h2>Is NOW a Good Investment?</h2>
Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for ServiceNow, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $13.75.
Analysts&#39; steady views regarding the company&#39;s earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for ServiceNow.
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for ServiceNow.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2349270/is-servicenow-now-a-buy-as-wall-street-analysts-look-optimistic?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-fundamental_analysis|average_broker_rating-2349270">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Is ServiceNow a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NOW, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for ServiceNow.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 30%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $149,460, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $1,057,224.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $870.0 to $960.0 for ServiceNow over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of ServiceNow stands at 88.89, with a total volume reaching 280.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in ServiceNow, situated within the strike price corridor from $870.0 to $960.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>ServiceNow 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728661680_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$41.8</td>
<td>$40.4</td>
<td>$41.0</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
<td>$820.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">320</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$66.0</td>
<td>$60.2</td>
<td>$63.4</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$114.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">53</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$64.6</td>
<td>$60.5</td>
<td>$64.6</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">138</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$72.4</td>
<td>$69.6</td>
<td>$69.6</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$71.3</td>
<td>$69.4</td>
<td>$69.4</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ServiceNow</h3>
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ServiceNow, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of ServiceNow</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 270,267, the price of NOW is down -0.22% at $942.6. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 12 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About ServiceNow</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1007.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on ServiceNow, maintaining a target price of $980. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for ServiceNow, targeting a price of $1025. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for ServiceNow, targeting a price of $1055. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Outperform rating on ServiceNow with a target price of $1025. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on ServiceNow, which currently sits at a price target of $950. 
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ServiceNow's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow maintains ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $890 to $980.

Price Target

Barclays Maintains Overweight on ServiceNow, Raises Price Target to $980

BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintains ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $860 to $1025.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on ServiceNow, Raises Price Target to $1025

STOCK CLIMBS OVER 2% AT ITS HIGH
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ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions. 
Yesterday, at 10:31 AM on October 9th, a significant trading signal occurred for ServiceNow Inc. as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $923.69. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in ServiceNow&#8217;s stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in ServiceNow&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
Signal description
Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $923.69. The returns on the High price ($942.82) and Close price ($936.65) after the Power Inflow are respectively 2.1% and 1.4%. The result underlines the importance of a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite.

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Tradepulse Power Inflow Alert: ServiceNow Inc. Rises Over 19 Points After Receiving The Alert

Industry veteran with track record of driving innovation at scale across multiple enterprise technology companies to accelerate next chapter of growth
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cloudflare.com%2F&amp;esheet=54134109&amp;newsitemid=20241010288907&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Cloudflare%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=4e6b5de8c38acf001d3f7d0af69542c8">Cloudflare, Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced the appointment of Chirantan "CJ" Desai as President of Product &amp; Engineering to further accelerate the company's next phase of growth to $5 billion in annual recurring revenue and beyond. Desai's 25+ years of experience spans product innovation, go-to-market strategies, and operational efficiency—all key in building high-performing teams and driving sustained business growth at scale.
Desai most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer at ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), overseeing ServiceNow's products, platform, design, AI research, engineering, customer support, and cloud infrastructure operations as well as customer success. Joining ServiceNow in December 2016 as Chief Product Officer before being promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer in January 2022, Desai helped scale the company from $1.5 billion to more than $10 billion in annualized revenue during his tenure.

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Cloudflare Appoints Chirantan "CJ" Desai As President Of Product & Engineering To Further Accelerate The Company's Next Phase Of Growth To $5B In Annual Recurring Revenue And Beyond

In the latest quarter, 19 analysts provided ratings for ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $894.79, a high estimate of $1055.00, and a low estimate of $780.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 4.31% from the previous average price target of $857.84.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728504154_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The perception of ServiceNow by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kirk Materne</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$950.00</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Keirstead</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1055.00</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1025.00</td>
<td>$935.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cikos</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$825.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derrick Wood</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$870.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Turrin</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$935.00</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$875.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Hedberg</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joel Fishbein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$780.00</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Murphy</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$780.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Reback</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$835.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Oliver</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Cikos</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Hynes</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$835.00</td>
<td>$835.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$911.00</td>
<td>$909.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to ServiceNow. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of ServiceNow compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into ServiceNow's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NOW/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on ServiceNow analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About ServiceNow</h2>
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: ServiceNow's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: ServiceNow's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 22.19%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: ServiceNow's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 9.97%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): ServiceNow's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.12%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): ServiceNow's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.47%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: ServiceNow's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.26, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Scoreboard: 19 Ratings For ServiceNow

Zoom's AI Companion custom add-on triggers actionable workflows in ServiceNow Now Assist to keep projects moving forward
Today at Zoom's annual partner and customer event, <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoomtopia.com%2F&amp;esheet=54133514&amp;newsitemid=20241009177042&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Zoomtopia+2024&amp;index=1&amp;md5=0acbabd0f6fc6400ec8fc051dfdc53fc">Zoomtopia 2024</a>, <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fservicenow.com%2F&amp;esheet=54133514&amp;newsitemid=20241009177042&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ServiceNow&amp;index=2&amp;md5=b5d73bd9d4e6628aabcb4971bef58143">ServiceNow</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) and Zoom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) announced an expanded strategic alliance to usher in a new era of intelligence with smarter collaboration and peak productivity across the enterprise. The two companies' generative AI (GenAI) technologies, ServiceNow Now Assist and Zoom AI Companion, will integrate in the first half of 2025 to offer organizations advanced workflow automation for tasks and activities across Zoom and ServiceNow.

ServiceNow And Zoom Expand Strategic Alliance To Help Manage Actions For Peak Productivity

ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 13.52% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.51%. Currently, ServiceNow has a market capitalization of $190.31 billion. 
Buying $100 In NOW: If an investor had bought $100 of NOW stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $343.11 today based on a price of $924.47 for NOW at the time of writing.
<h3>ServiceNow's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728487810_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $300 Today

Evercore ISI Group analyst Kirk Materne maintains ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $850 to $950.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on ServiceNow, Raises Price Target to $950

UBS analyst Karl Keirstead maintains ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $900 to $1055.

UBS Maintains Buy on ServiceNow, Raises Price Target to $1055

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin maintains ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $935 to $1025.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on ServiceNow, Raises Price Target to $1025

ServiceNow's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.44 million shares sold short, which is 1.67% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.55 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>ServiceNow Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728049519_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ServiceNow has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ServiceNow's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ServiceNow's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.11%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About ServiceNow?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on ServiceNow.
Looking at options history for ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 36% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 54% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $99,575 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $351,728.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $760.0 to $1200.0 for ServiceNow over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of ServiceNow stands at 272.3, with a total volume reaching 765.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in ServiceNow, situated within the strike price corridor from $760.0 to $1200.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>ServiceNow Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727795761_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$910.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">493</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">613</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$910.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">493</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$243.8</td>
<td>$236.3</td>
<td>$240.0</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$760.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">83</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$67.1</td>
<td>$66.0</td>
<td>$66.0</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">72</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ServiceNow</h3>
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
In light of the recent options history for ServiceNow, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of ServiceNow</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 232,204, the price of NOW is down -1.69% at $879.31. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On ServiceNow</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $900.0.
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ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 19.87% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.32%. Currently, ServiceNow has a market capitalization of $181.59 billion. 
Buying $100 In NOW: If an investor had bought $100 of NOW stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $1,457.36 today based on a price of $882.14 for NOW at the time of writing.
<h3>ServiceNow's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727710219_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In ServiceNow 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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ServiceNow shares are trading lower. The stock may be under pressure following the DOJ's Carahsoft investigation.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on ServiceNow. Our analysis of options history for ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) revealed 31 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 64% of traders were bullish, while 22% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $263,650, and 26 were calls, valued at $4,188,422.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $600.0 and $920.0 for ServiceNow, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ServiceNow's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ServiceNow's whale activity within a strike price range from $600.0 to $920.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ServiceNow Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727272009_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$72.6</td>
<td>$72.5</td>
<td>$72.6</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
<td>$761.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">410</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$72.5</td>
<td>$70.1</td>
<td>$72.5</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
<td>$551.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">124</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$71.5</td>
<td>$69.8</td>
<td>$71.5</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
<td>$507.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">505</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$72.0</td>
<td>$68.9</td>
<td>$72.0</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
<td>$396.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">282</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$67.0</td>
<td>$65.7</td>
<td>$67.0</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
<td>$301.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">205</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ServiceNow</h3>
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
In light of the recent options history for ServiceNow, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>ServiceNow's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 73,478, the price of NOW is down by -3.35%, reaching $892.67.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 28 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on ServiceNow</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $900.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Needham lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $900.
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What the Options Market Tells Us About ServiceNow

Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
Here&#8217;s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week of Sept. 20:
Barrick Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>): The gold-mining company saw increased interest from readers this week on the heels of a 50 basis point cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve, which saw gold prices rise. The interest also comes after Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow spoke at the Gold Forum Americas earlier this week and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40915786/barrick-forecasts-strong-organic-growth-by-2030-ceo-bristow-touts-undervaluation"> said the company expects </a>30% growth in gold-equivalent ounces by the end of the decade from its existing assets. 
Bristow's comments emphasized the company's current mines and those in development, as the industry experiences a surge in merger and acquisition activity. The CEO also highlighted how the company is expanding its copper portfolio, which could be something exciting to watch for investors.
Barrick shares were down 2% over the last five trading days, as seen on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent092024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below. The stock is up 14% year-to-date in 2024.
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Galmed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLMD#NASDAQ">GLMD</a>): The biopharmaceutical company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40941193/galmed-pharmaceuticals-stock-is-soaring-thursday-heres-why">saw shares soar </a>during the week after an announcement on drug development activities. Galmed plans to add drug developments that target cardiac fibrosis and colorectal and hepatic cancers. The company will release data from the studies during the fourth quarter.
"The conditions Galmed plans to focus upon in the coming years are major public health problems impacting millions of people worldwide and posing huge financial burden on health providers," Galmed CEO Allen Baharaff said.
Large interest in Galmed saw shares halted several times during the trading week. Helping with volatility in the biopharmaceutical company is the low-float of the stock with around 625,000 shares available according to Benzinga Pro. Low-float stocks can often see high volatility on company announcements.
The stock was up 160% over the last five days and up nearly 100% year-to-date in 2024.
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ServiceNow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>): The software company is seeing a large increase in interest from readers ahead of its third-quarter financial results. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $2.74 billion, up from $2.29 billion in last year's third quarter.
The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in six straight quarters. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of $3.46, up from $2.92 in last year's third quarter. ServiceNow has beaten earnings estimates from analysts in more than 20 straight quarters.
The company's earnings report will show investors and analysts whether revenue growth and AI platform demand are continuing to strengthen. The company saw subscription revenue up 23% year-over-year in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39944577/servicenow-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-servicenow-intends-to-reinvent-every-workflow-in-every">the second quarter </a>and said it was helping meet demand from CEOs looking for new growth as ServiceNow reinvents "every workflow, in every company, in every industry with GenAI at the core."
ServiceNow shares are up 4% over the last five days and up 34% year-to-date.
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Deutsche Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#NYSE">DB</a>): It's not every week that a bank stock makes its way on the Stock Whisper Index, but here we are. Deutsche Bank saw strong interest from readers, which could be due to bank stocks getting a lift after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40928301/interest-rates-in-free-fall-what-it-means-for-mortgages-credit-cards-and-your-wallet-a">interest rate cut was announced.</a> 
The move could see lenders have their balance sheets strengthened going forward and see increased demand for loan activity. Deutsche Bank reports third-quarter financial results in October and could comment on demand and what the future looks like for the company and the sector.
Shares were up 5% over the last five days and 24% year-to-date.
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Stryker Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>): The medical equipment company saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes on the heels of acquisition announcements, new products <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYK/analyst-ratings">and analyst notes</a>. 
The company recently unveiled new foot and ankle solutions that can help restore limb length. Stryker closed its acquisition of privately held care.ai, a company helping with AI-assisted virtual care workflows and smart room technology. The company said the acquisition will help accelerate its digital vision and could expand its healthcare IT business. 
On Friday, Stryker closed its acquisition of NICO Corporation, a company with a surgery method for tumor and intracerebral hemorrhage procedures. Stryker also announced an acquisition of pain management company Vertos Medical in August. Together, the acquisitions and new products could have investors excited about the company's future and its potential diversification efforts.
Piper Sandler recently maintained an Overweight rating and a $380 price target on the stock. Wolfe Research initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $405 price target.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on ServiceNow. Our analysis of options history for ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 20% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $148,200, and 7 were calls, valued at $331,595.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $400.0 to $1000.0 for ServiceNow over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ServiceNow's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ServiceNow's whale activity within a strike price range from $400.0 to $1000.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>ServiceNow Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726849015_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$21.2</td>
<td>$21.52</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">40</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$71.2</td>
<td>$67.5</td>
<td>$69.41</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
<td>$70.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">201</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$134.7</td>
<td>$129.8</td>
<td>$132.0</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">280</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$577.8</td>
<td>$565.3</td>
<td>$568.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">19</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$435.2</td>
<td>$428.0</td>
<td>$428.0</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ServiceNow</h3>
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ServiceNow, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of ServiceNow</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 517,501, the NOW's price is down by -0.02%, now at $919.06. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 33 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on ServiceNow</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $900.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Needham downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $900. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for ServiceNow with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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