5 Set-It-and-Forget-It Stocks to Buy in 2026

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1. ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW)

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ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is one of the 15 set-it-and-forget-it stocks to buy in 2026.

On March 10, 2026, Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered the price target on ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) from $230 to $215 while maintaining a Buy rating on the company’s stock. The firm’s analyst noted that ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW)’s extensive platform integrations, IT workflow knowledge graph, and unique configuration database create a significant competitive moat, making it resilient against any changes in the AI market.

Separately from this update, on March 16, 2026, ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) announced an expansion in its partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp. The expanded collaboration involves extending the availability to the ServiceNow AI Platform across Carahsoft’s full reseller ecosystem in Canada and the U.S. According to Michael Park, senior vice president, Global Partnerships and Channels, ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW), the expanded partnership with Carahsoft enable the company to reach more customers beyond the Government IT sector and into healthcare, financial services, critical infrastructure, and enterprise markets through Carahsoft’s reseller ecosystem.

Founded in 2004, ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is a leading American cloud-based software company that provides a global cloud computing platform that automates enterprise workflows for IT, HR, and customer service. The company’s headquarters is located in California.

While we acknowledge the potential of NOW to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NOW and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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