Gartner (NYSE:IT) Price Target Raised to $196.00

Gartner (NYSE:IT) had its price target upped by UBS Group from $164.00 to $196.00 in a research note released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the information technology services provider’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on IT. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Gartner from $120.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Gartner from $160.00 to $164.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Gartner from $162.00 to $181.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $177.00 target price on shares of Gartner in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Gartner from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $185.50.

Gartner Stock Performance

Gartner stock opened at $185.25 on Wednesday. Gartner has a fifty-two week low of $124.25 and a fifty-two week high of $265.85. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $146.46 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $157.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 0.88. The stock has a market cap of $12.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.61, a PEG ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.94.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The information technology services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.76 by $0.61. The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.65 billion. Gartner had a return on equity of 525.46% and a net margin of 11.99%.The business’s revenue was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.53 EPS. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Gartner will post 14.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Gartner by 143.9% during the fourth quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 100 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. DV Equities LLC bought a new position in Gartner in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. boosted its stake in Gartner by 1,980.0% during the 4th quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 104 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Gartner in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Bell Investment Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Gartner by 75.5% during the first quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 172 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 74 shares in the last quarter. 91.51% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Gartner

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gartner reported quarterly EPS of $4.37, well above the $3.76 analyst consensus, while revenue of $1.68 billion also exceeded expectations. The earnings beat, improved margins and stabilization in contract value have supported the stock’s recent rally. Gartner Trading 14.3% Higher After Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 EPS and free-cash-flow outlook, reflecting stronger margins and cash generation. Gartner’s discounted valuation, rising earnings outlook and high return on equity are also attracting investor interest. Gartner Lifts 2026 EPS Outlook While Revenue Guidance Edges Lower
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support has improved: UBS raised its price target to $196 from $164 while maintaining a Neutral rating, and separate reports cited bullish forecasts from Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. Gartner Price Target Raised to $196 at UBS
• Positive Sentiment: Gartner’s research continues to benefit from enterprise technology demand, with recent coverage highlighting rising interest in AI engineering, cloud-native platforms and AI agents. These trends could support future research and advisory demand.
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock has gained 39.3% over the past month, improving momentum but also raising the risk that additional gains may depend on continued earnings execution. Gartner Jumps 39.3% in Past Month
• Negative Sentiment: Full-year revenue guidance edged lower despite the higher EPS outlook. Revenue growth was already slightly down year over year, and Consulting weakness, uneven earnings growth and liquidity risks could limit the rally.

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.