NOW monthly performance report
View NOW's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NOW monthly report
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Key takeaways
- ServiceNow (NOW) closed September 2026 at $135.47, down 8.46% for the month and −28.53% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NOW is −11.57%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +14.78% versus its 200-day moving average ($118.03), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NOW has underperformed the S&P 500 by −54.61%, with a relative strength index reading of 68.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
ServiceNow ended September 2026 at $135.47, posting a monthly return of −8.46%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.76%.
The current quarter stands at +36.45% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +14.78% versus the 200-day moving average ($118.03).
Year-to-date, NOW is −11.57% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −23.27%. The stock is currently −30.43% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −64.54%.
| Period | NOW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.17% | −0.12% | −2.05% |
| 1 Week | +2.22% | −0.34% | +2.56% |
| 1 Month | −8.46% | −0.70% | −7.76% |
| 3 Months | +41.88% | +2.80% | +39.09% |
| 6 Months | +17.92% | +13.85% | +4.07% |
| YTD | −11.57% | +11.70% | −23.27% |
| 12 Months | −28.53% | +15.01% | −43.54% |
| 3 Years | +17.09% | +71.69% | −54.61% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | +40.83% |
| #2 | Aug 2026 | +33.05% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | +19.95% |
| #4 | Jun 2024 | +19.74% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +17.86% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2026 | −23.62% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | −20.17% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −15.53% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −14.37% |
| #5 | Nov 2025 | −11.63% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +29.13% |
| Q3 2025 | −10.49% |
| Q4 2025 | −16.77% |
| Q1 2026 | −31.75% |
| Q2 2026 | −5.04% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +36.45% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +81.97% |
| 2024 | +50.05% |
| 2025 | −27.75% |
| 2026 | −11.57% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $194.73 (2025-09-24) |
| 52-Week Low | $81.24 (2026-04-10) |
| Current Price | $135.47 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $118.03 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +14.78% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −64.54% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −30.43% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 68.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −54.61% |
| RS Peak | 148.5 (Jan 2025) |
| RS Trough | 45 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NOW's return for this report period?
NOW returned −8.46% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has NOW outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NOW: −11.57% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is NOW's 12-month return?
−28.53% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NOW above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +14.78% versus 200DMA ($118.03).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−64.54% on 2026-04-10.