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ServiceNow, Adobe, Workday stocks get BofA PT boost: what’s driving the optimism

Bank of America raised price targets for ServiceNow (to $150), Figma (to $33), Workday (to $205), Adobe (to $220), and Snowflake (to $395), citing AI-driven growth potential. ServiceNow gained 6.5% on Wednesday, while others rose 3-4%. Analysts note AI could expand these companies' products and revenue, easing earlier disruption fears.

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Published Aug 20, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NOWBullishMed
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Why it matters

Analyst upgrades typically trigger short-term buying, especially when accompanied by higher price targets.

02

Market read

The upgrades reinforce a sector-wide rally in AI‑focused software stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential competitive pressure from emerging AI-native startups.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: same-day catalyst

Background

Bank of America analysts updated outlooks for several enterprise software firms amid growing confidence in AI monetization.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NOWBullishHigh confidence
Context

BofA raised ServiceNow price target to $150, citing AI-driven workflow advantages.

Expected impact

short-term price rally expected

Evidence & confidence

Analyst upgrade with higher target often triggers buying pressure.

$WDAYBullishHigh confidence
Context

BofA lifted Workday price target to $205, highlighting AI monetization potential.

Expected impact

moderate upside in coming days

Evidence & confidence

Target raise signals stronger growth outlook.

$ADBEBullishHigh confidence
Context

BofA increased Adobe price target to $220, emphasizing AI integration benefits.

Expected impact

short-term price lift

Evidence & confidence

Analyst confidence often translates to market moves.

$SNOWBullishHigh confidence
Context

BofA raised Snowflake price target to $395, citing AI-driven data platform growth.

Expected impact

potential upside over next week

Evidence & confidence

Analyst view aligns with sector AI optimism.

$AMPLBullishHigh confidence
Context

BofA lifted Amplitude price target to $14, noting AI adoption prospects.

Expected impact

moderate near-term gain

Evidence & confidence

Price target increase reflects improved growth expectations.

Market effects

Broad AI optimism lifts software sector valuations.

U.S. tech stocks see increased buying pressure.

AI-driven sentiment spreads to international software equities.

Counterpoint

Price target hikes may be premature if AI adoption stalls.

Key entities

  • Bank of America

    Provided new price targets for multiple software companies.

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