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SERVICENOW BOOSTS REVENUE FORECAST ON STRONG Q2

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, JUL 22, 2026

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ServiceNow reported Q2 subscription revenue of $3.88B, up 24.5% year-over-year, and raised its full-year subscription revenue growth guidance to 23%. The stock climbed over 4% in after-hours trading.

The enterprise software company exceeded market expectations with its quarterly performance, signaling continued demand for its cloud-based workflow and IT service management platform. Subscription revenue growth of 24.5% outpaced analyst projections, while improved bookings—a key metric for future revenue—demonstrated strong customer demand. ServiceNow's decision to increase its full-year guidance suggests confidence in sustained momentum through the remainder of 2024. The company has been a beneficiary of enterprise investment in AI and automation tools, which dominate its product roadmap. Wall Street's positive reaction reflects investor optimism about ServiceNow's ability to capitalize on these market trends. The guidance upgrade addresses previous concerns about slowing growth rates in the software-as-a-service sector, positioning ServiceNow as a rare outperformer in a competitive landscape.

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