ServiceNow stock drops after hours as earnings beat meets buyout hangover
New York, January 28, 2026, 19:21 EST — After-hours ServiceNow shares dropped roughly 6% in after-hours trading Wednesday, retreating following the company’s quarterly report and release of its 2026 outlook. The stock ended the regular session down 1.6% at $129.62 and slipped further to $121.49 after hours, according to Google Finance. The reaction is crucial now as investors attempt to value “agentic” AI — tools that not only answer questions but also perform actions within corporate systems. ServiceNow is closely linked to spending decisions, and its results often hit hard in a market already wary of software budgets. Deal fatigue