NET vs NOW: AI Stock Comparison

Cloudflare, Inc. vs ServiceNow, Inc.: AI exposure, key metrics, next earnings dates, upcoming catalysts and risks — every number linked to its source.

Tie: both score 3/5 on AI exposure under our rubric; compare the catalysts and risks below. The score measures how directly each business is tied to AI, not which stock to buy.
⏱ Next catalyst: Not enough tracked catalysts to compare.
$NET
Cloudflare, Inc.
Global edge network with AI inference.
$NOW
ServiceNow, Inc.
Enterprise workflow platform with AI agents.
AI exposure score⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ 3/5⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ 3/5
Shares outstandingNot shown (multiple share classes or no recent cover-page figure)1.04B
as of 2026-09-30 · 10-Q cover page · SEC filing
CategoryCloud softwareCloud software
Key metrics
Revenue (latest quarter) $696.1M
10-Q period ended 2026-06-30; +36% y/y · SEC filing
Gross margin 71.8%
Gross profit / revenue, same quarter · SEC filing
Operating income -$205.7M
Same quarter; -30% operating margin · SEC filing
Revenue (latest quarter) $4.11B
10-Q period ended 2026-09-30; +21% y/y · SEC filing
Gross margin 70.5%
Gross profit / revenue, same quarter · SEC filing
Operating income $385.0M
Same quarter; 9% operating margin · SEC filing
Next earnings
Nov 5, 2026 confirmed
Cloudflare, Inc. quarterly earnings · source
Not yet announced / not on our calendar
Next catalyst
Nov 5, 2026 confirmed
Cloudflare, Inc. quarterly earnings · source
Not yet announced / not on our calendar
Upcoming catalysts
Nov 5, 2026 confirmed
Cloudflare, Inc. quarterly earnings · source
None tracked
Most recent reportedNot yet announced / not on our calendar
Oct 28, 2026
ServiceNow, Inc. reports quarterly results · source
Enterprise AI-agent monetization in software. Revenue: $4.11B (+21% y/y), per 10-Q.
Key risks
  • “Repaying and servicing our existing and future debt, including our Notes and our Revolving Credit Facility, may require a significant amount of cash, and we may not have sufficient cash…” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-02-26) · source
  • “We have a history of net losses and may not be able to achieve or sustain profitability in the future.” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-02-26) · source
  • “Incorporating AI technology into our offerings may result in operational, legal, regulatory, ethical and other challenges.” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-01-29) · source
  • “Laws, regulations and customer expectations regarding the use, storage and movement of data may restrict our ability to continue to optimize our platform.” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-01-29) · source
AI angle

Cloudflare runs GPUs at the edge for inference and sells tools to manage AI crawlers and AI apps on its network.

ServiceNow embeds generative AI and agents in IT, HR and customer workflows; AI-tier upsell is a growth lever on a large subscription base.

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