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Number of additional shares authorized under the plan (in shares)
ServiceNow Number of additional shares authorized under the plan (in shares) increased by 25.0% to 50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher authorization levels may signal aggressive hiring or retention strategies but also increase potential dilution for current investors.
Detailed definition
The total number of additional common shares authorized for issuance under the company's equity incentive plans. This fi...
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed in proxy statements and equity plan footnotes; compared to total shares outstanding to measure dilution risk.
Metric ID:
other_share_based_compensation_arrangement_by_share_base_3f42efHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 10M | 10M | 40M | 50M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +300.0% | +25.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | — | +400.0% |
Range10M – 50M
Avg YoY Growth+200.0%
Median YoY Growth+200.0%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth
Number of additional shares authorized under the plan (in shares) at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ServiceNow's number of additional shares authorized under the plan (in shares)?
- ServiceNow (NOW) reported number of additional shares authorized under the plan (in shares) of 50M in Q1 2026.
- What does number of additional shares authorized under the plan (in shares) mean?
- The number of new shares the company is allowed to issue for employee stock awards.