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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$141.31 -4.28 (-2.94%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

ServiceNow - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
3
Buy
37

Based on 42 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ServiceNow in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 42 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 36 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NOW.

Consensus Price Target

$144.24
2.08% Upside
According to the 42 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ServiceNow, the average price target is $144.24. The highest price target for NOW is $248.00, while the lowest price target for NOW is $72.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.08% from the current price of $141.31.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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NOW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
36 Buy rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$144.24$143.39$141.85$223.04
Forecasted Upside2.08% Upside14.79% Upside23.96% Upside22.11% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

NOW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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NOW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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ServiceNow Stock vs. The Competition

TypeServiceNowTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.08% Upside411.35% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/20/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D+)Hold (C-)
8/19/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Tal Liani
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $150.00+16.78%
8/17/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Derrick Wood
Derrick Wood
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$140.00+17.51%
8/12/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$160.00 ➝ $175.00+37.24%
8/3/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$160.00+64.85%
7/23/2026Set Target$248.00+159.70%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$236.00 ➝ $248.00+159.70%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$135.00 ➝ $140.00+46.60%
7/23/2026Boost TargetOverweight$145.00 ➝ $150.00+60.83%
7/23/2026Boost TargetOutperform$118.00 ➝ $125.00+32.35%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$130.00+37.69%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$140.00+46.60%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$115.00+20.43%
7/23/2026Boost TargetOutperform$115.00 ➝ $118.00+23.57%
7/22/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$150.00+57.08%
7/21/2026 Set Target$180.00+74.52%
7/21/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight
7/20/2026Set TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $170.00+71.76%
7/20/2026Initiated CoverageUnderperform$72.00-30.37%
7/20/2026Boost TargetOverweight$122.00 ➝ $141.00+36.36%
7/17/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
7/15/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$130.00 ➝ $140.00+33.47%
7/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $130.00+20.99%
7/1/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$125.00+25.83%
5/21/2026 Lower TargetBuy$168.00 ➝ $140.00+39.82%
5/5/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$132.00 ➝ $134.00+45.78%
5/5/2026 Boost TargetOverweight$105.00 ➝ $120.00+33.31%
5/5/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform$157.00+70.80%
4/24/2026 Lower TargetBuy$180.00 ➝ $134.00+55.28%
4/23/2026 Set Target$125.00+47.89%
4/23/2026 Lower Target$160.00 ➝ $120.00+39.05%
4/23/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$160.00 ➝ $130.00+47.59%
4/23/2026Lower TargetOutperform$150.00 ➝ $140.00+58.94%
4/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $120.00+36.24%
4/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $145.00+64.62%
4/16/2026Lower TargetBuy$180.00 ➝ $135.00+37.06%
4/16/2026 Lower TargetBuy$226.00 ➝ $171.00+74.06%
3/16/2026 UpgradeNeutralOutperform$140.00+23.33%
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1/29/2026Lower TargetNeutral$172.00 ➝ $140.00+22.86%
1/6/2026 Set Target$200.00+35.58%
12/18/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/11/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
7/23/2025 Reiterated RatingBuyHold
5/7/2025Set TargetOutperform$220.00+11.90%
4/24/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$220.00 ➝ $220.00+18.76%
3/7/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/19/2025Initiated CoverageBuy

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Should I Buy ServiceNow Stock? NOW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, September 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these ServiceNow pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ServiceNow
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in ServiceNow, Inc.:

  • ServiceNow, Inc. demonstrated strong fundamental performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $0.90, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.86, while revenue of $3.99 billion also surpassed analyst expectations of $3.93 billion, indicating robust demand for its enterprise workflow automation solutions.
  • The company is successfully expanding its artificial intelligence offerings, with recent developments such as the Pricefx Deal Optimization App embedding AI pricing and negotiation tools into ServiceNow workflows, suggesting the platform is becoming a key distribution channel for enterprise AI applications and strengthening its long-term growth narrative.
  • Investor sentiment has improved as concerns that AI could weaken traditional seat-based software revenue have eased, allowing ServiceNow, Inc. to rally alongside enterprise AI software peers and benefit from a broader sector rebound that supports its current valuation.
  • Analyst support remains strong, with the company holding a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and a price target of $144.24, which is slightly above the current stock price of $141.31, suggesting that sell-side analysts still see modest upside potential for the stock.
  • ServiceNow, Inc. continues to attract institutional interest, with 87.18% of the stock owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors, and recent filings show new positions being taken by firms like Nykredit A S and CIBC Capital Markets Europe S.A., indicating confidence from major market participants.

ServiceNow
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in ServiceNow, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent insider selling activity has weighed on sentiment, with insiders selling 14,081 shares valued at approximately $1.94 million in the last 90 days, including sales by Jacqueline P. Canney and Paul Chamberlain, which may signal that company insiders are locking in gains after the stock's recent rally.
  • The stock is trading at a high valuation with a P/E ratio of 88.32, which is significantly above the market average, and some analysts have questioned whether the stock's rapid advance has outpaced near-term fundamentals, making profit-taking a risk for investors.
  • ServiceNow, Inc. has a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 0.70, both of which are below 1.0, indicating that the company may face short-term liquidity challenges as its current liabilities exceed its current assets, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
  • Despite the sector rebound, analysts and investors remain selective within the software group, with commentary emphasizing that strong performance varies widely among companies, increasing scrutiny of ServiceNow, Inc.'s valuation and the durability of its growth compared to peers.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, while not extreme, combined with the high valuation and recent insider selling, suggests that investors should be cautious about the risk-reward profile, especially as the stock has already rallied 28% in a month, potentially leaving less room for further short-term gains.

NOW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 42 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for ServiceNow is $144.24, with a high forecast of $248.00 and a low forecast of $72.00.

42 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ServiceNow in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings, 36 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NOW shares.

According to analysts, ServiceNow's stock has a predicted upside of 2.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, ServiceNow's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like ServiceNow more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for ServiceNow is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how NOW compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for ServiceNow analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/20/2026.
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