Zacks Research Upgrades Gartner (NYSE:IT) to “Strong-Buy”

Gartner (NYSE:IT) was upgraded by Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

IT has been the topic of several other research reports. Weiss Ratings cut Gartner from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Barclays cut their price objective on shares of Gartner from $180.00 to $150.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Gartner from $120.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $177.00 price target on shares of Gartner in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on shares of Gartner from $160.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $185.50.

Gartner Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSE:IT opened at $185.25 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $12.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.61, a PEG ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.94. Gartner has a 12 month low of $124.25 and a 12 month high of $265.85. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $146.46 and its 200 day simple moving average is $157.96. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The information technology services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.76 by $0.61. The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.65 billion. Gartner had a return on equity of 525.46% and a net margin of 11.99%.The company’s revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.53 EPS. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Gartner will post 14.44 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Gartner

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Gartner in the 2nd quarter valued at about $676,246,000. J. Stern & Co. LLP increased its stake in shares of Gartner by 8,182.0% during the 4th quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 1,536,890 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $387,727,000 after purchasing an additional 1,518,333 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Gartner in the 4th quarter valued at about $299,576,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its holdings in shares of Gartner by 108,812.1% in the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,025,952 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $258,827,000 after purchasing an additional 1,025,010 shares during the period. Finally, Capital International Investors lifted its stake in Gartner by 28.3% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,004,093 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $1,010,153,000 after purchasing an additional 884,250 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Gartner

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gartner reported quarterly EPS of $4.37, well above the $3.76 analyst consensus, while revenue of $1.68 billion also exceeded expectations. The earnings beat, improved margins and stabilization in contract value have supported the stock’s recent rally. Gartner Trading 14.3% Higher After Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 EPS and free-cash-flow outlook, reflecting stronger margins and cash generation. Gartner’s discounted valuation, rising earnings outlook and high return on equity are also attracting investor interest. Gartner Lifts 2026 EPS Outlook While Revenue Guidance Edges Lower
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support has improved: UBS raised its price target to $196 from $164 while maintaining a Neutral rating, and separate reports cited bullish forecasts from Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. Gartner Price Target Raised to $196 at UBS
• Positive Sentiment: Gartner’s research continues to benefit from enterprise technology demand, with recent coverage highlighting rising interest in AI engineering, cloud-native platforms and AI agents. These trends could support future research and advisory demand.
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock has gained 39.3% over the past month, improving momentum but also raising the risk that additional gains may depend on continued earnings execution. Gartner Jumps 39.3% in Past Month
• Negative Sentiment: Full-year revenue guidance edged lower despite the higher EPS outlook. Revenue growth was already slightly down year over year, and Consulting weakness, uneven earnings growth and liquidity risks could limit the rally.

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.