Gartner (NYSE:IT) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Research

Gartner (NYSE:IT) was upgraded by research analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on IT. Barclays cut their target price on Gartner from $180.00 to $150.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Truist Financial set a $205.00 price target on Gartner in a report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Gartner from $120.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on shares of Gartner from $160.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Gartner from $164.00 to $196.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Gartner has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $185.50.

Gartner Stock Performance

NYSE:IT opened at $185.25 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.40 billion, a PE ratio of 16.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.94. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $146.46 and its 200 day moving average price is $157.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.94. Gartner has a 12 month low of $124.25 and a 12 month high of $265.85.

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

Institutional Trading of Gartner

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Gartner in the 4th quarter valued at about $309,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Gartner in the second quarter valued at approximately $336,000. Cresset Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in Gartner by 15.2% in the second quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 1,446 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $585,000 after buying an additional 191 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Gartner by 9.2% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 91,205 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $36,867,000 after acquiring an additional 7,678 shares during the period. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its holdings in shares of Gartner by 111.5% in the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 95,301 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $38,523,000 after acquiring an additional 50,251 shares during the period. 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.

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.