ServiceNow Shares Tumble 11.9% in After-Hours Trading Despite Earnings Beat
ServiceNow shares plunged 11.9% in after-hours trading after the company posted an earnings beat for the quarter. The unexpected drop contrasted with the S&P 500’s 1% gain and Nasdaq’s 1.6% rally in the regular session.
1. Earnings Beat and After-Hours Sell-Off
ServiceNow reported quarterly earnings that topped analyst forecasts, but shares plunged 11.9% in after-hours trading. The sharp decline came despite revenue and profit surpassing consensus estimates for the period.
2. Extended Trading Market Dynamics
The sell-off occurred as US stock futures edged lower following record intraday highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. Other major tech names also saw mixed extended-session moves, with IBM sliding 6.8% after reporting slowed revenue growth.