Citi Revamps ServiceNow Stock Price Target For Rest of Year
Citi raised its price target for ServiceNow (NOW) to $170 from $154, citing stronger customer demand for AI and cybersecurity products. The bank expects 22% upside from the current share price, based on 20% growth estimates for fiscal 2027 and 2028. Citi also anticipates a potential beat in third-quarter cRPO expectations by 200 basis points.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The upgrade could attract buying interest and support the stock toward the new $170 target.
Market read
Analyst price‑target raise provides a fresh catalyst for ServiceNow, potentially driving short‑term buying pressure.
What to watch
Potential slowdown in IT budgets or competitive pressure could temper growth.
Background
Citi analysts updated ServiceNow's valuation metrics, citing stronger AI product interest and cybersecurity demand.
Ticker impact
Citi raised ServiceNow's price target to $170 from $154, implying about 22% upside.
likely upward pressure as investors price in the higher target
Citi's target increase reflects improved AI and cybersecurity demand and higher subscription growth assumptions.
Market effects
Boosts sentiment for enterprise‑software and AI‑enabled SaaS providers.
U.S. tech sector may see modest lift.
Limited to investors tracking cloud and AI service stocks.
Counterpoint
Target may be overly optimistic if AI adoption remains uneven.
Key entities
- companyServiceNow
Enterprise‑software provider receiving a bullish price target from Citi.
- analystCiti
Investment bank that raised the price target and reiterated a Buy rating.
