Technologies

ServiceNow Shares Plunge 14% Amid Subscription Revenue Pressure from Middle East Conflict

ServiceNow shares dropped 14% despite beating earnings estimates, as the Middle East conflict delayed key deals and pressured subscription growth. The company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast and announced a major cybersecurity acquisition.

ServiceNow delivered first-quarter earnings on Wednesday that slightly surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, as the software firm noted that the ongoing Middle East conflict negatively impacted its subscription revenue.

Here’s how the company performed versus LSEG estimates:
— Earnings per share: 97 cents adjusted vs. 96 cents expected
— Revenue: $3.77 billion vs. $3.74 billion expected
Revenue for the quarter grew 22% year over year. The company reported $469 million in net income, or 45 cents per share, a slight increase from $460 million, or 44 cents per share, a year ago.

The company said in its release that subscription revenue growth during the quarter «saw an approximately 75 basis point headwind from delayed closings of several large on-premise deals in the Middle East, due to the ongoing conflict in the region.»

The company reported quarterly subscription revenues of $3.67 billion, slightly above the $3.65 billion expected by FactSet.

ServiceNow increased its forecast of fiscal 2026 subscription revenues to fall between $15.74 billion and $15.78 billion, up from the forecast it made last quarter of $15.53 billion to $15.57 billion.

«Our full-year guidance reflects a prudent assessment right now of the geopolitical environment,» CFO Gina Mastantuono told Verum. «I definitely took a little bit of incremental conservatism because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact on deal timing.»

In the first quarter, ServiceNow repurchased about 20 million shares, more than double the amount purchased in all of 2025. On its last earnings call, the company announced board approval for an additional $5 billion in share buybacks.

The Santa Clara, California-based company reported $12.64 billion in current remaining performance obligations for the quarter, beating estimates of $12.56 billion. It reported 16 transactions over $5 million in new annual contract value in the first quarter, an increase of almost 80% year over year.

ServiceNow has been in a spending spree as it tries to position itself as an «AI control tower.» The stock has had a rough start to 2026, down about 30% year to date.

Mastantuono told Verum that the company’s AI product portfolio has continued to outperform and is on track to exceed the company’s $1 billion target for 2026.

The company also announced it was expanding its deal with Google Cloud.

Earlier this week, ServiceNow completed its $7.75 billion acquisition of cybersecurity startup Armis, which was expected to close in the second half of the year.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im