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Software Stocks Slide as Fortinet, ServiceNow Fail to Meet Lofty Investor Expectations
Investors punished slower forward indicators and softer guidance, sending dozens of software and cybersecurity names lower after the companies beat revenue estimates.
Oct 29 : Shares of software companies tumbled in premarket trading on Thursday following disappointing results from Fortinet and ServiceNow, deepening worries about AI disruption that has plagued the sector.Software companies have been under intense scrutiny this year as investors weigh the likelihood of newe
Fortinet reported quarterly results above estimates, but cut its annual forecast of revenue for services. The review punished its actions before opening and led several analysts to reduce their price targets.