GM Advisory Group LLC raised its position in ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW – Free Report) by 389.7% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 16,355 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after buying an additional 13,015 shares during the quarter. GM Advisory Group LLC’s holdings in ServiceNow were worth $1,710,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in NOW. Noble Wealth Management PBC boosted its stake in ServiceNow by 400.0% during the fourth quarter. Noble Wealth Management PBC now owns 160 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 128 shares during the period. Millstone Evans Group LLC increased its stake in ServiceNow by 400.0% in the 4th 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 during the last quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings 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 in the last quarter. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of ServiceNow during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC boosted its position 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 during the last quarter. 87.18% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
ServiceNow Trading Down 0.2%
Shares of NOW opened at $106.06 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $109.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 63.20, a PEG ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a current ratio of 0.84. ServiceNow, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $81.24 and a fifty-two week high of $211.48. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $100.53 and a 200-day moving average price of $112.88.
ServiceNow News Summary
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
Analysts Set New Price Targets
NOW has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group decreased their price objective on shares of ServiceNow from $200.00 to $145.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market outperform” rating and set a $157.00 target price on shares of ServiceNow in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Citic Securities cut their price target on shares of ServiceNow from $168.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of ServiceNow from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective on shares of ServiceNow from $120.00 to $115.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, ServiceNow presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $141.68.
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Insider Buying and Selling at ServiceNow
In other ServiceNow news, insider Jacqueline P. Canney sold 8,927 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.60, for a total transaction of $799,859.20. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 29,531 shares in the company, valued at $2,645,977.60. This represents a 23.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Paul Edward Chamberlain sold 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.23, for a total value of $130,845.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 44,930 shares in the company, valued at $3,919,243.90. This trade represents a 3.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 28,071 shares of company stock valued at $2,529,956. Company insiders own 0.34% of the company’s stock.
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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