Gartner (NYSE:IT) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Gartner (NYSE:IT) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 14.000- for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 13.690. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.4B-, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.4 billion.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have issued reports on IT shares. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $162.00 price target on Gartner in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and set a $164.00 target price on shares of Gartner in a research report on Wednesday. UBS Group cut their target price on Gartner from $170.00 to $164.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, June 12th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Gartner from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $177.00 price target on shares of Gartner in a research note on Wednesday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $180.40.

Gartner Stock Up 1.7%

Shares of Gartner stock traded up $3.15 on Wednesday, hitting $188.94. The company had a trading volume of 885,509 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,576,641. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.67, a P/E/G ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 0.94. Gartner has a 1 year low of $124.25 and a 1 year high of $265.85. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $144.99 and a 200-day moving average of $158.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 0.94.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The information technology services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.76 by $0.61. Gartner had a return on equity of 161.39% and a net margin of 11.44%.The company had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.65 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.53 earnings per share. Gartner’s quarterly revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Gartner will post 13.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Gartner

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gartner reported adjusted EPS of $4.37, well above the roughly $3.76–$3.77 analyst consensus, while revenue of approximately $1.68 billion also exceeded expectations. Net income rose to $275.5 million from $240.8 million a year earlier. Gartner beats quarterly estimates on strong conference demand
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 outlook, signaling adjusted EPS of at least $14 versus prior expectations near $13.69, and increased adjusted EBITDA and free-cash-flow guidance. Margin expansion and stronger cash generation helped offset softer reported revenue. Gartner Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, 2026 EPS Outlook Raised
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns provided another catalyst: Gartner repurchased 3.6 million shares for $547 million during the quarter, and the board added $500 million to its buyback authorization. Contract value increased 1.7% year over year, with management citing improving demand for AI-related research and advisory services. Gartner Stock Surges After Q2 Beat, Higher Outlook, and Fresh Buyback Boost
• Neutral Sentiment: Gartner announced its inaugural Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference in London for September 28–29, highlighting ongoing conference activity and demand for its research platform, but the event is unlikely to materially affect near-term financial results. Gartner Announces Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference
• Negative Sentiment: Reported revenue declined 0.6% year over year, and some commentary characterized the quarter as improved but not compelling enough because growth remains modest. A shareholder-rights law firm also announced an investigation into potential fiduciary-duty breaches; no wrongdoing has been established, but the announcement creates a potential overhang. Gartner Shareholder Investigation Alert

Institutional Trading of Gartner

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. State Street Corp increased its position in shares of Gartner by 2.8% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 3,510,206 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $922,728,000 after acquiring an additional 96,809 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley boosted its position in Gartner by 5.8% in the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 2,495,575 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $629,585,000 after purchasing an additional 136,233 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Gartner by 51.9% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,892,004 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $477,315,000 after purchasing an additional 646,052 shares during the period. Sustainable Growth Advisers LP grew its stake in Gartner by 26.3% in the 3rd quarter. Sustainable Growth Advisers LP now owns 1,466,771 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $385,570,000 after purchasing an additional 305,258 shares during the period. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its position in shares of Gartner by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,388,317 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $350,245,000 after purchasing an additional 25,526 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

Gartner Company Profile

Gartner, Inc is a global research and advisory firm that provides insights, advice and tools for leaders in IT, finance, HR, customer service and other business functions. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Gartner specializes in helping organizations make informed decisions about technology, operations and strategy through a combination of published research, advisory services, consulting, executive programs and events.

The company’s offerings include proprietary research reports, market forecasts, and analytical frameworks that are widely used by technology buyers and vendors.