Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) Receives $190.70 Average PT from Brokerages

Shares of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) have received a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the twelve ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have assigned a hold recommendation and four have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $190.70.

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $220.00 price objective on shares of Gartner in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Barclays lowered their target price on Gartner from $260.00 to $180.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Robert W. Baird set a $240.00 price target on Gartner in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $175.00 price target on Gartner in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Truist Financial lowered their price objective on Gartner from $300.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 6th.

Gartner Trading Up 0.6%

Shares of IT opened at $159.00 on Tuesday. Gartner has a fifty-two week low of $139.18 and a fifty-two week high of $451.73. The firm has a market cap of $11.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.48, a PEG ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.08. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $182.85 and a 200-day moving average price of $222.45. 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 earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.50 by $0.44. The company had revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $5.45 EPS. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.300- EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Gartner will post 12.5 earnings per share for the current year.

Gartner News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Gartner commentary on cybersecurity strategy — Gartner is promoting continuous‑improvement approaches over one‑off “big transformation” projects; useful context on product/service demand trends but not an immediate revenue driver. Gartner: Ditch ‘big transformation’ cyber strategies for continuous improvement
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of AI agents and digital‑workplace ops referencing Gartner research — signals Gartner’s ongoing influence in AI/IT operations thought leadership, which supports long‑term subscription/consulting demand but is not a short‑term earnings item. How AI agents will reshape digital workplace IT operations
• Neutral Sentiment: Third‑party vendors (Jitterbit, Workato, Tray.ai) received placements in Gartner’s 2026 iPaaS Magic Quadrant — reflects Gartner’s continued market influence (vendors pay for and benefit from these reports); competitive results for vendors do not directly change Gartner’s topline but keep the firm central to enterprise buying decisions. Jitterbit Recognized as a Visionary
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple class‑action lawsuits filed alleging securities law violations for purchases between Feb. 4, 2025 and Feb. 2, 2026; several firms (Rosen, Bronstein, Gainey McKenna & Egleston and others) are soliciting clients and urging investors to contact counsel — this increases legal and settlement risk and creates headline volatility. ROSEN Encourages Gartner Investors to Secure Counsel
• Negative Sentiment: Several securities‑fraud investigations have been announced by national firms (Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter, Frank R. Cruz, Howard G. Smith, Robbins Geller, Faruqi & Faruqi, etc.), citing prior disclosures and results — overlapping investigations raise the probability of consolidated litigation and potential discovery burdens. Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter investigation notice
• Negative Sentiment: Deadline and leadership push — firms are actively recruiting lead plaintiffs (May 18, 2026 deadline). If a lead plaintiff with significant claims is appointed, litigation strategy could intensify and increase settlement pressure. Investor notice re: lead plaintiff opportunity

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Gartner

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IT. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. increased its position in shares of Gartner by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 11,452 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $2,889,000 after acquiring an additional 264 shares during the period. Pure Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Gartner by 9.7% during the fourth quarter. Pure Financial Advisors LLC now owns 2,617 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $660,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares during the period. Wick Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Gartner during the fourth quarter worth about $293,000. Kera Capital Partners Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Gartner in the fourth quarter worth about $436,000. Finally, T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Gartner by 420,472.7% in the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 46,263 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $11,672,000 after purchasing an additional 46,252 shares during the last quarter. 91.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.