Two Sigma Securities LLC Acquires Shares of 4,860 Gartner, Inc. $IT

Two Sigma Securities LLC bought a new stake in Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund bought 4,860 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $630,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Cresset Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Gartner by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 1,493 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $392,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the period. Horizon Investments LLC raised its position in Gartner by 4.3% in the 4th quarter. Horizon Investments LLC now owns 1,237 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $312,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the period. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its stake in Gartner by 5.8% in the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 1,019 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $268,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Gartner by 8.8% during the fourth quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC now owns 839 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $212,000 after buying an additional 68 shares during the period. Finally, Mufg Securities Americas Inc. grew its stake in shares of Gartner by 3.5% during the second quarter. Mufg Securities Americas Inc. now owns 2,017 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $261,000 after buying an additional 68 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Gartner news, EVP Akhil Jain sold 700 shares of Gartner stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.73, for a total value of $141,211.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 8,130 shares in the company, valued at $1,640,064.90. The trade was a 7.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Robin B. Kranich sold 3,278 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $196.50, for a total transaction of $644,127.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 20,358 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,000,347. This represents a 13.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 6,043 shares of company stock valued at $1,172,858. 2.60% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Gartner News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gartner was highlighted as one of the top-performing IT services and consulting companies following its second-quarter results. The company reported adjusted earnings of $4.37 per share, well above the $3.76 consensus estimate, while revenue of $1.68 billion also exceeded expectations. The earnings beat and subsequent stock momentum remain supportive factors. Q2 earnings recap: Gartner tops IT services and consulting stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Gartner research continues to be cited in enterprise AI and digital-marketing coverage, reinforcing the value of its advisory and research franchise. Only 22% of enterprises have scaled AI across business units, suggesting significant potential demand for Gartner’s guidance as companies address adoption challenges. Only 22% of Enterprises Have Scaled AI Across Business Units
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles about quantum AI and Gartner-recognized vendors primarily discuss industry trends and third-party companies rather than new financial developments at Gartner. They support Gartner’s visibility as a technology authority but are unlikely to be immediate stock catalysts. Why quantum AI isn’t an IT priority yet
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Robin Kranich sold 3,278 shares for approximately $644,127, reducing her holdings by 13.87%. The sale was disclosed as required and may have been routine, but it can weigh modestly on sentiment. Gartner EVP Robin Kranich sells shares
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, quarterly revenue declined slightly year over year. Analysts’ average rating remains “Hold,” with a consensus price target of $187.30, below recent trading levels, indicating limited near-term upside after the rally. 3 Earnings Winners Setting Up for Another Leg Higher

Gartner Price Performance

Shares of IT opened at $190.18 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a current ratio of 0.88. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $160.45 and a 200-day moving average price of $156.72. Gartner, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $124.25 and a fifty-two week high of $265.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.01 billion, a PE ratio of 17.06, a PEG ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 0.95.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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. The company had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.65 billion. Gartner had a net margin of 11.99% and a return on equity of 525.46%. Gartner’s revenue was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $3.53 earnings per share. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. Equities analysts predict that Gartner, Inc. will post 14.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on IT shares. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on Gartner from $160.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Gartner from $164.00 to $196.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. BMO Capital Markets cut their price objective on Gartner from $214.00 to $206.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Zacks Research upgraded Gartner from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Gartner from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Gartner presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $187.30.

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.