Private Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm bought 4,835 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $505,000.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Noble Wealth Management PBC boosted its stake in ServiceNow by 400.0% in the fourth quarter. Noble Wealth Management PBC now owns 160 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares in the last quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC increased its position in shares of ServiceNow by 400.0% during the fourth quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC now owns 165 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 132 shares in the last quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its position in shares of ServiceNow by 540.0% during the fourth quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 160 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ServiceNow during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ServiceNow by 560.0% in the 4th quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC now owns 165 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. 87.18% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
ServiceNow Price Performance
ServiceNow stock opened at $106.06 on Friday. ServiceNow, Inc. has a 12 month low of $81.24 and a 12 month high of $211.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 0.84 and a quick ratio of 0.84. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $100.53 and a 200-day simple moving average of $112.88. The stock has a market capitalization of $109.34 billion, a PE ratio of 63.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.96.
ServiceNow News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting ServiceNow this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim upgraded ServiceNow to Buy, saying AI fears have been overdone and that the stock offers meaningful upside from current levels. ServiceNow (NOW) Rating Upgraded by Guggenheim to Buy from Neutral
- Positive Sentiment: Other commentary framed ServiceNow as a “golden opportunity” for patient investors, reinforcing the view that the recent selloff may be excessive relative to its growth outlook. ServiceNow (NOW): A Golden Opportunity for Patient Investors
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors continue to highlight demand for ServiceNow’s AI Control Tower and AI-enabled workflow tools, which supports the company’s long-term growth narrative. ServiceNow Trades at Premium Valuation: How to Play the Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles discuss ServiceNow’s premium valuation, which may limit near-term upside even as growth remains solid. Does Guggenheim’s Upgrade Reframe ServiceNow (NOW) as an AI Workflow Enabler Rather Than a Disruption Risk?
- Negative Sentiment: Some reports still point to concerns about AI disruption, delayed large deal closures, acquisition-related margin pressure, and overall valuation risk, which could temper enthusiasm. ServiceNow Stock Plunges 50% — Why NOW Stock Is a Buy Here
Insider Activity
In other news, insider Jacqueline P. Canney sold 8,927 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.60, for a total value of $799,859.20. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 29,531 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,645,977.60. This trade represents a 23.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Anita M. Sands sold 16,445 shares of ServiceNow stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.14, for a total transaction of $1,482,352.30. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 30,090 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,712,312.60. The trade was a 35.34% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 28,071 shares of company stock worth $2,529,956 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.34% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research firms recently issued reports on NOW. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price target on ServiceNow from $120.00 to $115.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Mizuho reduced their price objective on ServiceNow from $150.00 to $140.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on ServiceNow from $125.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded shares of ServiceNow from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $140.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of ServiceNow from $185.00 to $160.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, ServiceNow presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $141.68.
View Our Latest Analysis on NOW
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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