• CEO Bill McDermott predicted ServiceNow’s stock should trade at $800 a share two years ago.
  • On July 25, 2024, the stock exceeded that goal, closing at around $829.
  • ServiceNow reported strong numbers and highlighted its focus on generative AI for business transformation.
  • Investors are evaluating companies in the generative AI space based on their ability to monetize AI offerings.
  • ServiceNow has seen productivity gains and improved customer and employee experiences through internal generative AI experiments.
  • Generative AI applications like Now Assist have shown potential for revenue uplift and faster issue resolution.
  • Analysts are optimistic about how generative AI could benefit ServiceNow’s future.
  • Despite positive results, ServiceNow faced challenges with the abrupt departure of a key executive due to policy violations.
  • ServiceNow is taking steps to strengthen its hiring policies and compliance for the future.
  • Wall Street analysts believe much of the potential growth in ServiceNow stock is already reflected in the current price.
  • One analyst raised the price target and praised ServiceNow’s AI integration, suggesting it could lead to further growth.

自分の考え:
サービスナウの株価が予想を上回っていて、Generative AIに焦点を当てていることが明らかになっています。内部でのGenerative AIの実験は生産性の向上や顧客・従業員の体験改善をもたらしており、今後の成長に期待が寄せられています。ただし、重要な幹部の突然の辞任など、課題もありますが、会社は今後のために採用方針とコンプライアンスを強化しています。Wall Streetのアナリストは、既にサービスナウ株の潜在的な成長が現在の価格に反映されていると見ていますが、Generative AIの統合に関して肯定的な見方も示されており、今後の成長に期待が寄せられています。

元記事: https://www.forbes.com/sites/petercohan/2024/07/26/servicenow-stock-tops-800-as-generative-ai-boosts-backlog/