Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Has $56.98 Million Position in Gartner, Inc. $IT

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its holdings in shares of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) by 57.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 225,867 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 82,601 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. owned approximately 0.31% of Gartner worth $56,982,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. Allianz Asset Management GmbH increased its position in shares of Gartner by 28.9% during the third quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 122,662 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $32,244,000 after acquiring an additional 27,497 shares in the last quarter. Madison Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Gartner by 1.8% during the third quarter. Madison Asset Management LLC now owns 715,811 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $188,165,000 after acquiring an additional 12,998 shares during the period. Weitz Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in Gartner by 22.1% in the 3rd quarter. Weitz Investment Management Inc. now owns 107,375 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $28,226,000 after acquiring an additional 19,450 shares in the last quarter. Barclays PLC boosted its stake in Gartner by 10.6% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 252,521 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $66,380,000 after purchasing an additional 24,116 shares during the period. Finally, Buttonwood Financial Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Gartner in the 3rd quarter worth $1,581,000. 91.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Gartner Price Performance

Shares of NYSE IT opened at $151.43 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.30, a current ratio of 1.00 and a quick ratio of 1.00. The business has a 50-day moving average of $177.84 and a 200-day moving average of $220.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.69, a PEG ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.08. Gartner, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $139.18 and a fifty-two week high of $451.73.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.50 by $0.44. Gartner had a return on equity of 102.20% and a net margin of 11.22%.The business had revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.75 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $5.45 earnings per share. Gartner’s revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.300- EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Gartner, Inc. will post 12.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Gartner News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published a bullish take urging investors to retain Gartner stock, citing AI tailwinds, Gartner’s research advantage and buybacks as supports for steady earnings growth. Reasons Why You Should Retain Gartner Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Gartner-related research content and Market Guides (coverage of Guardian Agents and various vendor mentions) reinforce Gartner’s central role in vendor evaluation and industry influence — a long-term franchise positive but not an immediate earnings catalyst. 5 Learnings from the First-Ever Gartner Market Guide for Guardian Agents Cyolo Security Named a Representative Vendor in 2026 Gartner Market Guide
• Negative Sentiment: Numerous law firms and plaintiff notices (Pomerantz, Robbins Geller, Schall, Glancy Prongay, Bronstein Gewirtz, Rosen, Faruqi, Bernstein Liebhard, Levi & Korsinsky, etc.) announced class action filings or solicitations related to alleged securities law violations covering Feb. 4, 2025–Feb. 2, 2026. The proliferation of notices increases near-term legal risk and investor uncertainty. Pomerantz Investor Alert Robbins Geller Lead Plaintiff Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Some filings/allegations reference management’s handling of consulting revenue targets and CV growth, implying potential disclosures or execution shortfalls in prior periods — a factor that can drive analyst downgrades or reserve-related charges. Representative notice: Robbins Geller / Business Wire coverage. Robbins Geller Investor Notice

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on Gartner from $218.00 to $150.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $220.00 target price on shares of Gartner in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Robert W. Baird set a $240.00 target price on Gartner in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Truist Financial reduced their price target on Gartner from $300.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Gartner in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Gartner has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $190.70.

About Gartner

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.