{
  "id": 14740956,
  "title": "Better High-Growth Software Stock for 2026: Figma vs. ServiceNow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/better-high-growth-software-stock-for-2026-figma-vs-servicenow",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:15:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/better-buy/2026/10/15/better-high-growth-software-stock-for-2026-figma-vs-servicenow/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the world of high-growth software stocks, two prominent players are Figma and ServiceNow. Figma is a collaborative design platform that empowers designers and developers to work together in a single space, while ServiceNow offers an AI-powered platform to streamline workflows and data across large organizations. Both companies are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency for their enterprise clients, but they operate at different stages of financial maturity.\n\nFigma's revenue surged to $1.1 billion in its 2025 fiscal year, marking a remarkable 41% growth compared to the previous year. However, the company reported a net loss of $1.3 billion, resulting in a negative net margin of 118.4%. Despite this loss, Figma maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1x, indicating minimal reliance on borrowed funds. The company generated $246.2 million in free cash flow during the same period.\n\nOn the other hand, ServiceNow achieved $13.3 billion in revenue in FY 2025, a 20.9% year-over-year increase. The company reported a net income of $1.7 billion, translating to a net margin of 13.2%. ServiceNow also boasts a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2x and generated $4.6 billion in free cash flow in FY 2025.\n\nWhile Figma faces competition from established giants like Adobe and AI-driven design tools, it must navigate risks associated with rapid AI evolution, data leakage vulnerabilities, and an ongoing regulatory inquiry. ServiceNow, meanwhile, operates in a rapidly evolving market, competing with AI-native vendors and traditional enterprise software providers. The company is facing potential pricing pressures and implementation delays, as well as regulatory risks in government contracting matters.\n\nUltimately, the choice between Figma and ServiceNow depends on one's investment risk appetite. Figma offers a high-growth, newly public disruptor with a faster revenue growth rate, but at a higher valuation premium. ServiceNow presents a more conservative option, with a profitable business and a stable investment profile.",
  "summary": "Figma is burning cash but growing fast; ServiceNow is profitable and stable. Here's how their risk profiles and valuations stack up for long-term investors.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Better High-Growth Software Stock for 2026: Figma vs. ServiceNow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/better-high-growth-software-stock-for-2026-figma-vs-servicenow-14749687",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:35:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}