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IT Stock Chart & Stats
$192.96
$9.66(6.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$192.96
$9.66(6.88%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$124.25 - $261.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume258.73K
Average Volume (3M)949.46K
Market Cap
$13.12B
Enterprise Value$10.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.98B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.6
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
2.84Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.16
Shares Outstanding63,148,975
10 Day Avg. Volume789,982
30 Day Avg. Volume949,464
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.65
Price to Book (P/B)56.78
Price to Sales (P/S)2.80
P/FCF Ratio15.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.80
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.03
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$190.00Price Target Upside-1.53% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)14.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.42B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Subscription ModelGartner’s subscription-based research and advisory model creates recurring revenue, supported by annual or multi-year contracts and analyst access. This structure improves earnings visibility, encourages renewals, and provides a durable foundation for cross-selling conferences and higher-value advisory services.
Strong Cash GenerationGartner converts earnings into substantial cash, with trailing operating cash flow of about $1.38 billion and free cash flow of about $1.29 billion. High cash conversion supports investment, debt servicing, and shareholder returns while strengthening financial flexibility over the coming quarters.
Raised 2026 Outlook And Improving RetentionThe raised full-year outlook, improving engagement and retention, and reaccelerating contract value indicate better operating execution and customer durability. These trends support recurring revenue stability and suggest that Gartner’s core offerings can sustain performance despite broader budget scrutiny.
Bears Say
Negative Stockholders’ EquityNegative stockholders’ equity makes Gartner’s capital structure appear stressed and reduces the usefulness of equity-based financial comparisons. Combined with a very high debt-to-equity reading, this signals elevated balance-sheet risk and may constrain flexibility if operating conditions weaken.
Recent Revenue And Margin ContractionThe recent decline in revenue and compression in operating and net margins weaken the near-term earnings trajectory after stronger prior years. Sustained pressure would reduce operating leverage and could limit the pace at which Gartner reinvests in growth or expands shareholder distributions.
Consulting And GBS WeaknessConsulting revenue contraction and weaker GBS new-business dollars show that not all parts of Gartner’s portfolio are expanding evenly. Continued weakness could temper overall growth, reduce cross-selling opportunities, and leave the company more dependent on modest expansion in core subscriptions.
Gartner News
IT FAQ
What was Gartner’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gartner lowest stock price was $124.25 and its highest was $261.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Gartner’s market cap?
Gartner’s market cap is $13.12B.
When is Gartner’s upcoming earnings report date?
Gartner’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Gartner’s earnings last quarter?
Gartner released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $4.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.758 by $0.612.
Is Gartner overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Gartner’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Gartner pay dividends?
Gartner does not currently pay dividends.
What is Gartner’s EPS estimate?
Gartner’s EPS estimate is 2.84.
How many shares outstanding does Gartner have?
Gartner has 63,148,975 shares outstanding.
What happened to Gartner’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Gartner reported an EPS of $4.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.758. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 22.609%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gartner?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Gartner Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$190.00 (-1.53% Downside)
$190.00 (-1.53% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IT Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 8.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
401.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.62%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Gartner
Gartner, Inc. functions as a premier research and advisory enterprise, extending its reach across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and various international markets. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Research, Conferences, and Consulting. The Research division primarily offers a subscription service, enabling on-demand access to extensive published studies, data, industry benchmarks, and direct consultations with its expert network. The Conferences segment provides a platform for business professionals to acquire new knowledge, share insights, and foster connections. Lastly, the Consulting segment furnishes clients with market research, bespoke analyses, and direct, on-site support services. This segment specifically addresses critical IT challenges, offering practical strategies for areas such as optimizing IT expenditures, managing digital transformation, and enhancing IT sourcing processes. Founded in 1979, Gartner, Inc. has its corporate base in Stamford, Connecticut.
IT Company Deck
IT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple operational and financial positives: revenue, EBITDA, adjusted EPS and free cash flow all beat expectations; client engagement and retention metrics improved; contract value growth accelerated sequentially (including ex-Fed improvement); bookings and backlog showed improvement; margins expanded and management raised full-year guidance while continuing sizable share repurchases. Offsetting these positives are areas of weakness and risk: consulting revenue declined, GBS new business was down year-over-year, contract optimization remains variable, and persistent macro/geopolitical pressures and FX headwinds constrain near-term growth. Overall, the company demonstrated strong execution and momentum with manageable headwinds.View all IT earnings summariesIT Revenue Breakdown
78.07% Insights
9.92% Conferences
8.50% Consulting
3.50% Other
IT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$190.00
▼(-1.53% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.62% Insiders
38.51% Mutual Funds
1.01% Other Institutional Investors
26.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors