Vise Technologies Inc. Invests $4.15 Million in ServiceNow, Inc. $NOW

Vise Technologies Inc. purchased a new stake in ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 41,824 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $4,152,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of NOW. Millstone Evans Group LLC increased its position in shares of ServiceNow by 400.0% in the fourth quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC now owns 165 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 132 shares in the last quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of ServiceNow by 540.0% in the 4th quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 160 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 135 shares during the period. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of ServiceNow during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ServiceNow by 560.0% during 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 acquiring an additional 140 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC boosted its position in ServiceNow by 432.3% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC now owns 165 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 134 shares during the period. 87.18% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

ServiceNow Stock Up 2.0%

Shares of ServiceNow stock opened at $129.73 on Friday. ServiceNow, Inc. has a 1-year low of $81.24 and a 1-year high of $194.73. The company has a market capitalization of $134.14 billion, a PE ratio of 81.08, a P/E/G ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.70. The business has a 50-day moving average of $108.36 and a 200-day moving average of $105.58.

ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The information technology services provider reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $3.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.93 billion. ServiceNow had a return on equity of 16.45% and a net margin of 11.34%.The company’s revenue was up 24.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.81 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts forecast that ServiceNow, Inc. will post 2.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ServiceNow News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ServiceNow this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target to $150 from $130 and maintained a Buy rating. The firm said ServiceNow is among the software companies best positioned to monetize AI, helping support a broader software-sector rally. ServiceNow, Adobe, Workday stocks get BofA PT boost
• Positive Sentiment: ServiceNow expanded its multi-year partnership with Tech Mahindra to help enterprises move AI projects from pilot programs into production-scale deployments. The agreement could increase adoption of ServiceNow’s AI and automation tools and reinforce its positioning as an enterprise “AI control tower.” Tech Mahindra and ServiceNow Expand Partnership
• Positive Sentiment: Several market commentaries described NOW as an AI beneficiary, citing its recurring-revenue model, enterprise workflow position, and potential for continued earnings growth. Some analysts see further upside if ServiceNow delivers a strong third quarter. ServiceNow: A Clear AI Winner
• Neutral Sentiment: Television commentators included ServiceNow among their “final trades,” while broader coverage characterized the recent move as part of a rebound in beaten-down software stocks as fears of AI-driven disruption ease. CNBC Final Trades
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive and valuation risks remain. A Forbes article highlighted an AI startup, Serval, that aims to challenge ServiceNow in enterprise automation, while the stock’s elevated valuation leaves it sensitive to slower growth or disappointing AI monetization. Serval Wants To Replace ServiceNow
• Negative Sentiment: Separate coverage reported trading pressure following insider selling, which may raise short-term concerns about executive confidence, although TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating. ServiceNow Trading Down Following Insider Selling

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently issued reports on NOW shares. Bank of America increased their price target on ServiceNow from $130.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $180.00 price objective on ServiceNow in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $140.00 target price on shares of ServiceNow in a research report on Monday. UBS Group set a $248.00 target price on ServiceNow in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $150.00 target price on shares of ServiceNow in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have assigned a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, ServiceNow currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $144.24.

Insider Transactions at ServiceNow

In other ServiceNow news, Director Paul Edward Chamberlain sold 1,500 shares of ServiceNow stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.60, for a total transaction of $188,400.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 46,690 shares in the company, valued at $5,864,264. The trade was a 3.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.34% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

About ServiceNow

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.