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ServiceNow (NOW) R&D spending by quarter
ServiceNow's R&D spending was $956M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +4% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $703M (Q1 2025) to $956M (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $956M | +4% | +27% |
| Q2 2026 | $915M | +11% | +25% |
| Q1 2026 | $823M | +6% | +17% |
| Q4 2025 | $773M | +3% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $750M | +2% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $734M | +4% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $703M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
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.
Questions
What is ServiceNow's R&D spending?
ServiceNow's R&D spending was $956M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +4% from Q2 2026.
How has ServiceNow's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $703M (Q1 2025) to $956M (Q3 2026).