BetterInvesting™ Magazine Update on ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE: NOW) and Deckers Outdoors Corp. (NYSE: DECK)
Rhea-AI Summary
BetterInvesting Magazine named ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) its "Stock to Study" for the April 2026 issue and will publish a full fundamental report then. The April issue will also include a fundamental review of Deckers Outdoor (NYSE: DECK) from an undervalued perspective.
The independent Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee highlighted consolidated fundamental data (sales, earnings, pre-tax profit, ROE) available via the Stock Selection Guide for investor education. Committee members and the chairperson are listed; securities mentioned are for study only and not endorsements.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
NOW fell 7.6% while key software peers like INTU (-3.03%), ADBE (-2.92%), SHOP (-1.34%), and ADP (-1.09%) were down more modestly; UBER rose 2.66%. Momentum scanner flagged MSTR (+7.11%) and SNOW (+4.00%) moving higher, highlighting a stock‑specific downside move for NOW rather than a broad sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28 | AI partnership | Positive | -1.6% | Expanded AI deployment with Fiserv across financial services workflows. |
| Jan 28 | AI partnership | Positive | -1.6% | Anthropic collaboration to integrate Claude models into ServiceNow AI Platform. |
| Jan 28 | Customer win | Positive | -1.6% | Panasonic Avionics adopting AI‑powered ServiceNow CRM for 300+ airlines. |
| Jan 28 | Earnings & buyback | Positive | -1.6% | Strong Q4 2025 results and additional <b>$5B</b> share repurchase authorization. |
| Jan 20 | Partner program | Positive | -0.1% | Redesigned global Partner Program to accelerate AI agent innovation. |
Recent news has been largely positive (AI partnerships, product wins, strong earnings and buybacks), yet short‑term price reactions have skewed negative, suggesting a pattern of selling or profit‑taking into good news.
Over recent months, ServiceNow has emphasized AI‑driven expansion and strong fundamentals. On Jan 20, 2026, it revamped its global Partner Program, targeting more than 1,000 partners and citing a network of over 2,700 partners. On Jan 28, 2026, it reported Q4 2025 results with $3,466M subscription revenue and an additional $5B buyback authorization, alongside multiple AI collaborations and customer wins. Despite these constructive updates, shares showed modest negative reactions, similar to the pre‑existing weakness seen before this educational magazine feature.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights ServiceNow’s selection as a “Stock to Study” in an April 2026 educational magazine issue, emphasizing fundamental metrics like sales, earnings, pre‑tax profit, and return on equity. Set against recent AI partnerships, strong Q4 2025 results, and an expanded share repurchase authorization on Jan 28, 2026, it reinforces a focus on fundamentals rather than new corporate actions. Investors monitoring this name may track future earnings, AI adoption milestones, insider Form 4 activity, and broader software‑sector trends.
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The fundamental data is eye-opening; investors can view ServiceNow's sales, earnings, pre-tax profit, return on equity, and more all on one page, courtesy of the National Association of Investors Corp., at: https://ssg.betterinvesting.org/trial/ssgplus/?ticker=NOW
A full report on ServiceNow will appear in the April 2026 issue of BetterInvesting Magazine.
The same issue of BetterInvesting Magazine will also include a fundamental review of Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE: DECK), which the independent Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee believes is worthy of further study from an undervalued perspective.
Committee members are Daniel J. Boyle, CFA; Marisa Bradbury, CFA; Philip Keating, CFA; Walter J. Kirchberger, CFA; Anne Nichols, CFA; and Dan Rutter, CFA.
Doron P. Levin, an editor of the magazine, serves as the committee's chairperson.
Securities mentioned are for study and presented for educational purposes only. They are not to be considered as endorsed or recommended for purchase by NAIC/BetterInvesting. Investors should conduct their own review and analysis of any company of interest using the Stock Selection Guide before making an investment decision.
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FAQ
Why did BetterInvesting name ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) a "Stock to Study" for April 2026?
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