Equity
Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans
ServiceNow Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans increased by 371.5% to 102.7M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 341.0%, from 23.3M to 102.7M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
A high number indicates significant potential for future dilution, which may negatively impact earnings per share.
Detailed definition
This represents the number of common shares set aside to satisfy future obligations under employee stock option plans, r...
Peer comparison
Common in companies that rely heavily on equity-based compensation to attract and retain talent.
Metric ID:
shares_reserved_for_stock_plansHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 27.3M | 26M | 23.8M | 22.9M | 21.9M | 21.2M | 29.6M | 28.6M | 26.7M | 26M | 25M | 23.3M | 22.7M | 21.8M | 102.7M |
| QoQ Change | — | -4.7% | -8.4% | -3.7% | -4.7% | -3.1% | +39.7% | -3.5% | -6.7% | -2.6% | -3.8% | -6.8% | -2.7% | -3.9% | +371.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -16.0% | -16.0% | -11.1% | +29.1% | +30.7% | +25.9% | -12.2% | -12.5% | -12.6% | -12.7% | -12.9% | +341.0% |
Range21.2M – 102.7M
CAGR+46.0%
Avg YoY Growth+26.7%
Median YoY Growth-12.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ServiceNow's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
- ServiceNow (NOW) reported shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans of 102.7M in Q1 2026.
- How has ServiceNow's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans changed year-over-year?
- ServiceNow's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans increased by 341.0% year-over-year, from 23.3M to 102.7M.
- What does shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans mean?
- The number of shares set aside for future employee stock awards.