By Brendan Coffey
Publication Date: 2026-10-30 20:15:00
Investors seeking stability often look toward established tech giants, while those chasing growth prefer cloud-native leaders. Choosing between International Business Machines (IBM -0.18%) and ServiceNow Inc. (NOW -4.15%) requires weighing legacy strength against modern expansion.
IBM & NOW: Performance Comparison
Key Financial Metrics
IBM – International Business Machines
$257.81
–0.18% (–$0.47)

NOW – ServiceNow
$105.12
–4.15% (–$4.55)
Market Cap
$244B
52wk Range
$199.19 – $332.46
Gross Margin
57.41%
P/E Ratio
22.03
EPS (TTM)
$11.72
Dividend & Yield
$6.74 (2.61%)
Market Cap
$113B
52wk Range
$81.24 – $189.53
Gross Margin
73.08%
P/E Ratio
79.03
EPS (TTM)
$1.39
Dividend & Yield
N/A

IBM – International Business Machines
$257.81
–0.18% (–$0.47)
Market Cap
$244B
52wk Range
$199.19 – $332.46
Gross Margin
57.41%
P/E Ratio
22.03
EPS (TTM)
$11.72
Dividend & Yield
$6.74 (2.61%)

NOW – ServiceNow
$105.12
–4.15% (–$4.55)
Market Cap
$113B
52wk Range
$81.24 – $189.53
Gross Margin
73.08%
P/E Ratio
79.03
EPS (TTM)
$1.39
Dividend &…



