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ServiceNow rated Strong Buy despite Q3 miss; AI growth expected in 2027 with earnings rebound.

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30 Oct 2026, 08:19 WIB
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ServiceNow rated Strong Buy despite Q3 miss; AI growth expected in 2027 with earnings rebound.

ServiceNow missed earnings expectations in Q3 and lowered its price target to $151, but remains a Strong Buy due to anticipated AI-driven growth starting in 2027. Current AI momentum has yet to boost subscription revenue, and gross margins are pressured by AI investments. However, margin pressure is expected to ease next year, supporting a forecasted 29% earnings growth in fiscal year 2027. Despite trading at a premium, accelerating earnings and subscription growth justify continued confidence in the stock after recent volatility.

ServiceNow (NOW) trades at USD 109.22 on Pluang as of Oct 30, 2026 12:31 WIB, down 0.41% in the past day. Despite recent earnings misses and lowered price targets, the stock holds a substantial market cap of $155.21 billion and sees active trading with over 28 million shares changing hands. The platform shows a nearly balanced order flow with 51% selling and 49% buying, reflecting mixed investor sentiment amid ongoing AI investment pressures.

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