Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) has earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the twelve ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $190.70.

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on IT shares. Robert W. Baird set a $240.00 price objective on Gartner in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $220.00 price target on shares of Gartner in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. UBS Group set a $180.00 price objective on shares of Gartner in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Gartner from $218.00 to $150.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Gartner from $275.00 to $200.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th.

Gartner Trading Down 2.7%

IT opened at $156.97 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $218.19 and its two-hundred day moving average is $234.39. The firm has a market cap of $11.31 billion, a PE ratio of 16.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 1.06. Gartner has a twelve month low of $139.18 and a twelve month high of $513.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.30, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.00.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.50 by $0.44. The business had revenue of $1.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.75 billion. Gartner had a net margin of 11.22% and a return on equity of 102.20%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $5.45 EPS. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.300- EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Gartner will post 12.5 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Claire Herkes sold 367 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $231.56, for a total transaction of $84,982.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 4,074 shares in the company, valued at approximately $943,375.44. This trade represents a 8.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Stephen G. Pagliuca bought 43,300 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $229.57 per share, for a total transaction of $9,940,381.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 111,613 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,622,996.41. This represents a 63.38% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. 2.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Gartner

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC bought a new position in shares of Gartner in the 4th quarter valued at about $309,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in Gartner in the second quarter valued at approximately $336,000. Nordea Investment Management AB increased its position in shares of Gartner by 9.2% during the 2nd quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 7,134 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $2,880,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the last quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. raised its stake in shares of Gartner by 43.9% during the 2nd quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. now owns 2,239 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $905,000 after purchasing an additional 683 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Stephens Inc. AR boosted its holdings in shares of Gartner by 44.4% in the 2nd quarter. Stephens Inc. AR now owns 2,141 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $865,000 after buying an additional 658 shares during the last quarter. 91.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Gartner News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Macro demand signal — Multiple Gartner surveys and commentary show CFOs and IT leaders expect larger IT budgets in 2026, which supports long‑term demand for Gartner’s advisory and research services. Most CFOs say they expect larger IT budgets but ‘collapsing’ staff growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Product/strategy exposure — Coverage describing how Gartner positions to help customers scale AI strategies underscores the company’s strategic relevance, but does not offset the near‑term financial concerns driving the selloff. How Gartner will help accelerate and scale your AI strategy
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings / outlook hit — Reports note Gartner’s Q4 revenue and 2026 outlook missed expectations, which pushed the shares to a 52‑week low and triggered rapid re‑pricing of forward expectations. This is the proximate cause of the downward move. Gartner Shares Sink to 52-Week Low After Q4 Revenue and 2026 Outlook Misses
• Negative Sentiment: Investor litigation risk rising — Multiple law firms have launched investigations into Gartner (Pomerantz, Levi & Korsinsky, The Gross Law Firm), increasing legal overhang and potential future liabilities or disclosure demands that can pressure the stock. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Gartner, Inc. – IT
• Negative Sentiment: Additional law‑firm notices — Separate notifications from Levi & Korsinsky and The Gross Law Firm reiterate possible federal securities claims, compounding uncertainty and potential legal costs. IT ACTIVE INVESTIGATION: Contact Levi & Korsinsky if you lost money on your Gartner, Inc. investment
• Negative Sentiment: More investor alerts — The Gross Law Firm has also publicized an investigation into Gartner investor losses, adding to short‑term selling pressure as investors digest potential suits and disclosures. Lost Money on Gartner, Inc. (IT)? Contact The Gross Law Firm Regarding an Ongoing Investigation

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.