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Stoptions.ai›Tickers›Information Technology›NOW
Information Technology

NOWInformation Technology sectorStock and Options Trade Setup — ServiceNow

NOW logoS&P 500 · Technology (Enterprise Workflow Automation) · High-liquidity options · Mega cap · ~$190B

Last updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 · 9:31 AM ET
↻ Next update: Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 9:31 AM ET
▲ Bullish setupTechnologyEnterprise SaaSAIMedium risk↑ Score +3 vs last update
83
Amora Edge Score
83
Top 10%
↑ +3 vs last update
Composite of EMA, RSI, RS vs SPY & volume · updated every 72h
57%
NOW Win Rate
57%
4 of 7 NOW setups resolved as WIN in 2026
Tracks completed Stoptions setups on this ticker since Jan 2026
+46.8%
NOW Avg Return
+46.8%
Blended avg return across all 7 closed setups (wins & losses)
Blended avg return per closed setup (wins & losses) in 2026
Why we cover NOW

ServiceNow has achieved the holy grail in enterprise software: it has become the operating system for enterprise workflows, meaning ripping it out would require rebuilding the connective tissue between every department in a Fortune 500 company. This creates net revenue retention above 125%, predictable ARR compounding at 22-24% annually, and expanding platform attach as customers add Now Assist (generative AI), security, and HR workflows. The AI opportunity is uniquely positioned for ServiceNow — its existing process automation layer makes AI-generated workflow suggestions immediately actionable, while competitors are still building the plumbing. At 14x forward revenue, NOW trades at a premium to software peers, but that premium is justified by FCF margins above 30% and a TAM expanding faster than the core ITSM market. Every enterprise that adopts more cloud infrastructure simultaneously creates more workflow complexity that only ServiceNow can manage.

Real Results

Last 3 NOW Setups — Logged & Resolved

The most recent setups the scanner delivered for NOW — logged at delivery, resolved when stop or target was hit.

Jul 30
stocks
Conviction
80
Entry
$111.27
Exit
$124.07
Days Held
8
Return
+11.5%
Target Hit
Jul 31
options
Conviction
61
Entry
$5.45
Exit
$118.65
Days Held
3
Return
+162.8%
Target Hit
Aug 7
options
Conviction
84
Entry
$5.17
Exit
$124.07
Days Held
0
Return
+197.3%
Target Hit

Score History & Signal Changelog

● Live data

This page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.

Score progression · last 10 scans (~30 days)
Solid = composite · dashed = components
NOW Win Rate History
% of setups that hit target · last 8 scans
Signal Changelog
DateUpdateScoreDeltaKey change
Jul 28Score update45-1Minor pullback — watching signals
Jul 29Algorithmic pick51+6Score accelerating — momentum building
Jul 30Algorithmic pick75+24Score accelerating — momentum building
Jul 31Algorithmic pick61-14Score cooling — monitor closely
Aug 4Score update82+21Score accelerating — momentum building
Aug 5Score update83+1Score improving — signals strengthening
Aug 7Algorithmic pick84+1Score improving — signals strengthening
Aug 13Score update80-4Minor pullback — watching signals
Aug 14Score update80+0Score holding steady
Aug 17Score update83+3Score improving — signals strengthening

Signal Breakdown

EMA Cross
Holding
25/25
RSI Zone
Holding
21/25
RS vs SPY
Holding
21/25
Volume Surge
Holding
17/25

Today's Trade Card

Setup
NOW $1020 CALL
Expires Jun 20, 2026
Premium
$28.00
Target
+70% premium
Stop loss
-40% premium
Breakeven
$1048
Win prob.
55%
Sizing: Risk <= 1.25% of account
Greeks
Delta
0.43
Theta
-0.55
IVR
26%
IVR class
Medium
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Options Profile

Avg IV (30d)
32%
IVR range (52-wk)
18-62%
Put/call ratio
0.44
Avg daily vol.
85K contracts
Open interest
900K contracts
Next earnings
Jul 23, 2026 (est.)

Risks & Fundamentals

Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move NOW against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.

Beta
1.2
Market cap
~$190B
Risk level
Medium risk
Next earnings
Jul 23, 2026 (est.)
Key risks to monitor
  • 1.AI-native workflow competitors (Microsoft Copilot for Service, Salesforce Agentforce) disrupting the ITSM moat at the enterprise level
  • 2.Federal government spending cuts reducing the public sector segment (15%+ of revenue) materially
  • 3.Valuation compression if growth decelerates from the 22-24% annual ARR growth rate
These are real risks to the long thesis, not a recommendation to short. Stoptions setups are short-dated and stop-protected; size accordingly.

NOW Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions

Is NOW a good options trade today?+

ServiceNow (NOW) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 83/100, ranking it top 10%. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.

What is NOW's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+

NOW's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 57%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past NOW trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.

What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for NOW?+

The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.

How often is the NOW setup updated?+

Every 72 hours we refresh NOW's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If NOW drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.

What does the Amora Edge Score measure for NOW?+

The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to NOW: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is NOW outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. NOW currently scores 83.

How does NOW compare to other Technology (Enterprise Workflow Automation) setups?+

NOW's sector rank and percentile against other Technology (Enterprise Workflow Automation) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Technology (Enterprise Workflow Automation) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.

Educational content only — not personalized investment advice. Options carry substantial risk.

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