Argentarii LLC raised its position in ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW – Free Report) by 436.1% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 11,075 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,009 shares during the quarter. Argentarii LLC’s holdings in ServiceNow were worth $1,697,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Nordea Investment Management AB grew its holdings in ServiceNow by 388.7% during the fourth quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 4,706,164 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $720,325,000 after purchasing an additional 3,743,087 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of ServiceNow in the second quarter valued at approximately $2,589,235,000. SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its position in shares of ServiceNow by 11,128.7% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 1,805,467 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $276,579,000 after buying an additional 1,789,388 shares during the last quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP boosted its stake in shares of ServiceNow by 386.2% during the 4th quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP now owns 1,233,408 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $188,946,000 after acquiring an additional 979,740 shares during the period. Finally, Congress Asset Management Co. increased its holdings in shares of ServiceNow by 385.4% during the 4th quarter. Congress Asset Management Co. now owns 847,477 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $129,825,000 after acquiring an additional 672,898 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 87.18% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Argus upgraded ServiceNow to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of ServiceNow in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded shares of ServiceNow from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $140.00 target price for the company in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of ServiceNow from $235.00 to $237.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, DZ Bank raised shares of ServiceNow to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $192.61.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, insider Paul Fipps sold 9,641 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.93, for a total value of $1,021,271.13. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 11,757 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,245,419.01. The trade was a 45.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Kevin Thomas Mcbride sold 1,400 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.71, for a total value of $147,994.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 26,314 shares in the company, valued at $2,781,652.94. This represents a 5.05% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 16,237 shares of company stock worth $1,697,162 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.34% of the company’s stock.
ServiceNow Trading Up 0.6%
Shares of ServiceNow stock opened at $103.69 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $113.44 and a 200-day moving average of $150.90. The stock has a market cap of $108.46 billion, a PE ratio of 62.16, a PEG ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 0.99. ServiceNow, Inc. has a 52-week low of $98.00 and a 52-week high of $211.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.00.
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The information technology services provider reported $0.92 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.89 by $0.03. ServiceNow had a net margin of 13.16% and a return on equity of 18.54%. The business had revenue of $3.57 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.53 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.73 earnings per share. ServiceNow’s revenue was up 20.7% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that ServiceNow, Inc. will post 8.93 EPS for the current year.
Trending Headlines about ServiceNow
Here are the key news stories impacting ServiceNow this week:
- Positive Sentiment: inMorphis was named ServiceNow Partner of the Year 2026, highlighting continued partner-led adoption in Asia‑Pacific and broader channel momentum for ServiceNow’s platform. inMorphis Named as ServiceNow Partner of the Year 2026 – Risk & Security – Asia Pacific
- Positive Sentiment: Vonage launched a native integration with ServiceNow Voice to embed voice + real‑time AI into CSM and ITSM workflows — a tangible ecosystem expansion that can increase usage of ServiceNow’s AI capabilities and stickiness with large customers. Vonage Voice AI Tie Up Puts ServiceNow Platform And Valuation In Focus
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains supportive: Zacks highlights ServiceNow as a strong growth/momentum stock based on subscription growth, retention and backlog — reinforcing the bull case for long‑term recurring revenue. Here’s Why ServiceNow (NOW) is a Strong Growth Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: ServiceNow’s Chief People & AI Enablement Officer emphasizes a “people‑first” AI adoption strategy for HR — messaging that supports enterprise adoption but is more strategic than immediately revenue‑driving. The Role of “AI Enablement” in HR
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage noting ServiceNow’s exposure to cloud demand in indexes frames the company as a play on enterprise cloud & AI workflows — useful context for investors but not an immediate catalyst. ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) Tracks Cloud Demand In Nyse composite Index
- Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer cautioned that the stock may face “a little bit more turbulence,” adding to near‑term sentiment risk despite valuation arguments. Jim Cramer on ServiceNow: “I Think the Stock’s Going to Be in for a Little Bit More Turbulence Than It Already Has Been”
- Negative Sentiment: Recent selloffs tied to AI fears and broader market weakness have pushed NOW well below its 12‑month high, creating headline volatility that continues to pressure sentiment. Here’s Why ServiceNow (NOW) Fell More Than Broader Market
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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