ServiceNow Inc.: 10-K Risk Factor Changes

2024 vs 2023  ·  SEC EDGAR  ·  2026-05-22
Other years: 2026 vs 2025 · 2025 vs 2024
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ServiceNow removed an earnings expectations risk and added two new risks focused on operational infrastructure improvements and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) accountability, while substantially revising 14 existing risk disclosures including those covering climate impacts, debt obligations, revenue recognition, and international market expansion. The net effect reflects a strategic shift toward operational resilience and stakeholder accountability while de-emphasizing near-term earnings volatility as a material risk. Eighteen risks remained unchanged across the two filings.

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🟢 New in Current Filing Delays in improving our information systems and processes could interfere with our ability to support our existing and growing customer and employee base and could adversely impact our business. 🔒
🟢 New in Current Filing Our failure or perceived failure to achieve our ESG goals or maintain ESG practices that meet evolving stakeholder expectations could adversely affect us. 🔒
🔴 No Match in Current Filing Our operating results may vary significantly from period to period, and if we fail to meet the financial performance expectations of investors or securities analysts, the price of our common stock could decline substantially. 🔒
🟡 Modified Natural disasters, including climate change, and other events beyond our control could harm our business. 🔒
🟡 Modified Our debt service obligations may adversely affect our financial condition. 🔒
🟡 Modified Because we generally recognize revenues from our subscription service over the subscription term, a decrease in new subscriptions or renewals may not be immediately reflected in our operating results. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we are unsuccessful in increasing our penetration of international markets or managing the risks associated with foreign markets, our business and operating results will be adversely affected. 🔒
🟡 Modified As we acquire or invest in companies and technologies, we may not realize the expected business or financial benefits and the acquisitions and investments may divert our management’s attention and result in additional shareholder dilution or costs. 🔒
🟡 Modified •Risks Related to the Financial Performance or Financial Position of Our Business 🔒
🟡 Modified Our stock price is likely to continue to be volatile and could subject us to litigation. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we fail to innovate in response to rapidly evolving technological and market developments and customer needs, our competitive position and business prospects may be harmed. 🔒
🟡 Modified If we lose key members of our management team or qualified employees or are unable to attract and retain the employees we need, our costs may increase and our business and operating results may be adversely affected. 🔒
🟡 Modified •Risks Related to the Operation of Our Business 🔒
🟡 Modified We participate in intensely competitive markets, and if we do not compete effectively, our business and operating results will be harmed. 🔒
🟡 Modified Laws, regulations and customer expectations regarding the use, storage and movement of data may restrict our ability to continue to optimize our platform and adversely affect our business. 🔒
🟡 Modified Actual or perceived cybersecurity events experienced by us or our third-party service providers may create the perception that our platform is not secure, and we may lose customers or incur significant liabilities, which would harm our business, financial condition and operating results. 🔒
🟡 Modified Targeting larger enterprise customers may result in longer and more expensive sales cycles, increased pricing pressure and implementation and configuration challenges. 🔒
17 changes in this historical filing

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