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ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) Beats Q1 CY2026 Sales Expectations But Stock Drops 15.2%

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“Operating Margin: 13.3%, down from 14.6% in the same quarter last year”
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  • ServiceNow's first quarter performance beat the high end of guidance once again

    60% confidence

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ServiceNow · adjusted operating income1.20 USD
ServiceNow · crpo12.64 USD
ServiceNow · workflow volume80 billion_annually
ServiceNow · billings growth18.8 percent
ServiceNow · eps0.97 USD
ServiceNow · transaction volume6.5 trillion_annually
ServiceNow · subscription revenue3.67 USD
ServiceNow · free cash flow margin44.2 percent
ServiceNow · adjusted operating margin31.8 percent
ServiceNow · billings3.49 USD
ServiceNow · rpo27.7 USD
ServiceNow · operating margin13.3 percent
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