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IT·Gartner, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$136.75
Open
$135.71
Market Cap
9.11B
52W High
$401.60
Low
$132.12
P. Close
$133.23
P/E
12.30
52W Low
$124.25
Fwd P/E
8.72
DailyIQ Est.
$167.49
Technical Score (1D)
36
SELL
News Sentiment
41
BEARISH
Gartner’s management has begun a sizable share‑repurchase program, buying back stock at $132.69, a move that signals confidence in the company’s long‑term value and is likely to support the share price over the next few trading days. The repurchase pace and any changes to the program’s terms will be a key watch item, as they can influence short‑term volatility and investor sentiment. A day earlier, Bernstein Liebhard LLP opened an investigation into possible fiduciary breaches by Gartner’s directors and officers, raising governance concerns that could erode confidence and add regulatory risk. Traders should monitor official statements from Gartner’s leadership and any regulatory filings that address the probe, as the outcome could materially affect the stock’s valuation and risk profile. In addition, Gartner’s research focus on agentic AI and digital transformation remains a potential upside driver, suggesting that future earnings could benefit if the market adopts these insights. Earnings releases will be critical to watch for AI adoption metrics and guidance on digital‑transformation services revenue, as they will provide concrete evidence of demand for Gartner’s consulting and benchmarking offerings. The company’s valuation screens still flag it as undervalued across most metrics, so a sustained recovery in the share price would likely be tied to both the repurchase program’s momentum and positive earnings data. Finally, keep an eye on any updates to the investigation, changes in the buyback schedule, and earnings‑release details, as these will shape the next 1–10 trading days’ outlook.
Earnings Summary
IT, a global research and advisory firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, operates primarily through research, conferences, and consulting services, delivering subscription-based insights and tailored solutions across diverse industries. As a leading player in the Information Technology Services sector, Gartner leverages its deep industry expertise to command premium pricing and maintain a broad client base. In the most recent reporting cycle, Q1 2026 revenue of $1.511 billion fell short of the $1.676 billion estimate, while EPS of $3.32 missed the $3.672 target, marking the first quarterly miss in the series. The preceding quarter, Q4 2024, saw a robust $1.715 billion revenue and an EPS of $5.45, comfortably beating the $3.259 estimate. Over the last four quarters, Gartner has consistently outperformed EPS expectations—beating analysts in Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q2 2025, Q3 2025, and Q2 2025—yet revenue has fluctuated, peaking in Q4 2024, dipping in Q1 2025, rebounding in Q2 2025, and again declining in Q3 2025 and Q1 2026 before rising in Q2 2026. Historically, Gartner has maintained a pattern of EPS resilience amid revenue volatility, with the firm frequently beating earnings forecasts while navigating mixed top‑line growth. The company’s ability to sustain earnings beats even when revenue misses or matches estimates underscores a robust cost structure and pricing power, though recent guidance indicates potential margin compression. Recent news highlights Gartner’s continued confidence, evidenced by a $535 million share buyback and raised full‑year adjusted EBITDA, EPS, and free‑cash‑flow guidance following a Q1 earnings beat. However, management flagged talent shortages, pricing pressure from offshore competitors, and foreign‑exchange volatility as headwinds that could erode margins. Analysts have downgraded the stock to underweight, reflecting concerns over competitive dynamics. Investors should watch for the forthcoming Q2 guidance to gauge whether the raised targets hold, pay close attention to any commentary on margin targets, cost‑cutting initiatives, talent acquisition strategies, and FX hedging, and monitor shifts in client concentration or new high‑value contracts that could mitigate margin risk.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.97$2.96$3.94$4.92$5.90Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.75 - -
Q1'26$3.67$3.32-9.6%
Q3'25$2.43$2.76+13.7%
Q2'25$3.31$3.53+6.8%
Q1'25$2.72$2.98+9.7%
Q4'24$3.26$5.45+67.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.5B$1.5B$1.6B$1.7B$1.7BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.7B - -
Q1'26$1.7B$1.5B-9.9%
Q3'25 - $1.5B -
Q2'25 - $1.7B -
Q1'25 - $1.5B -
Q4'24 - $1.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

IT Stock Snapshot

IT is currently trading at $133.24, giving Gartner, Inc. a market cap of 9.11B and a P/E ratio of 12.3. Today's range spans $132.12–$136.75, with shares opening at $135.71 and moving up $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 41/100.

Over the past year IT has traded between $124.25 and $401.60 - the current price is +7.2% off the 52-week low and -66.8% from the high. 26 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $165.00 (range $120.00–$203.00), implying upside of +23.8%.

Sector laggard risk is elevated for Gartner, Inc. (IT): small-cap, Technology, 9.11B market cap, 36/100 (HOLD), sentiment neutral at 41/100. Price: $133.24 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 12.3. When the broader Technology sector outperforms but a small-cap constituent can't produce better than a HOLD read, company-specific issues - rather than macro tailwinds - are the primary driver. Annual range: $124.25–$401.60. Identifying those company-specific factors is the key analytical task in the current setup.

Small-cap Technology names with HOLD technicals (36/100) and neutral sentiment (41/100) like IT tend to experience sentiment-driven re-ratings more sharply in both directions. At $133.24 (near 52-week lows in $124.25–$401.60), the current setup suggests a stock that needs a material positive catalyst — not incremental improvement — to reverse the technical and sentiment readings that now define the 9.11B market cap trajectory.