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ServiceNow (NOW) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026
ServiceNow (NOW) reported revenue of $4.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +21% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.4%, net earnings $277M (6.7% of revenue).
ServiceNow, Q3 2026: revenue $4.1B (+20% year over year), operating margin 9.4%, net earnings $277M, operating cash flow $839M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.1B | +3% | +21% |
| Gross profit | $2.9B | +3% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $385M | +138% | -33% |
| Net earnings | $277M | -7% | -45% |
| Operating cash flow | $839M | +43% | +3% |
| Free cash flow | $748M | +58% | +29% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.1B in Q3 2026, up 21% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Subscription was the largest line at 97% of revenue. Subscription added $0.69B year over year (up 21%), 99% of the total change.
Gross margin was 70.5%, down 6.8 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.39B, a 9.4% margin (down 7.4 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.19B even though revenue rose $0.70B versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 22% against revenue growth of 21%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+27%). Net earnings were $0.28B, down 45% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.1%.
Operating cash flow was $0.84B (up 3% year over year), 303% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.39B of depreciation and amortization and $0.63B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.46B. Capital expenditures of $0.09B left free cash flow of $0.75B.
Questions
What was ServiceNow's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
ServiceNow (NOW) reported revenue of $4.1B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +21% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was ServiceNow profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $385M (9.4% of revenue) and net earnings $277M.
Source: ServiceNow 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.