Forrester Research (FORR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Forrester Research, Inc. is a leading independent research and advisory firm that helps business and technology leaders navigate complex market trends and consumer behaviors. The company delivers objective analysis and strategic guidance on topics such as digital transformation, customer experience, marketing effectiveness, and emerging technologies. Serving a broad spectrum of industries, Forrester’s insights enable organizations to make informed decisions and optimize their operations.

The firm’s core offerings include syndicated research reports, custom consulting engagements, data-driven tooling, and interactive events. Signature products such as the Forrester Wave™ evaluations, Total Economic Impact™ studies, and Forrester Analytics™ dashboards provide clients with actionable benchmarks and quantifiable assessments. Through ongoing subscriptions and bespoke projects, Forrester’s analysts work closely with executives to address critical challenges in technology adoption, customer engagement, and digital strategy.

With headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Forrester supports a global clientele that spans technology vendors, financial services institutions, retail brands, and healthcare providers. The company’s regional teams combine global research frameworks with local market expertise to deliver tailored insights that reflect regional consumer preferences and regulatory environments.

Founded in 1983 by George F. Colony, Forrester Research went public in 1996 and has since expanded through strategic acquisitions and product innovations. Under the ongoing leadership of Mr. Colony as President and CEO, the firm continues to evolve its research methodologies and digital capabilities. Forrester’s rich history of independent insight and forward-looking analysis has positioned it as a trusted advisor for executive teams navigating today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.77 to $10.25
• 50-Day Range: $9.55 to $11.09
• 52-Week Range: $8.50 to $20.62
• Volume: 42,899 shs
• Average Volume: 73,556 shs
• Market Capitalization: $187.36 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Forrester Research Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Forrester Research scored higher than 81% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 178th out of 666 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Forrester Research.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 32.43%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Forrester Research are expected to grow by 32.43% in the coming year, from $0.74 to $0.98 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Forrester Research is -2.15, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Forrester Research is -2.15, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Forrester Research has a PEG Ratio of 0.98. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Forrester Research has a P/B Ratio of 0.81. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.98% of the float of Forrester Research has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Forrester Research has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Forrester Research has recently decreased by 15.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Forrester Research does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Forrester Research does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.43

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.98% of the float of Forrester Research has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Forrester Research has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Forrester Research has recently decreased by 15.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.40

News Sentiment

Forrester Research has a news sentiment score of 0.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Forrester Research this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Forrester Research insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

40.40% of the stock of Forrester Research is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

55.20% of the stock of Forrester Research is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

FORR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FORR shares performed this year?

Forrester Research's stock was trading at $15.67 at the start of the year. Since then, FORR shares have decreased by 37.3% and is now trading at $9.83.

How were Forrester Research's earnings last quarter?

Forrester Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The technology company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.17 by $0.24. The technology company had revenue of $118.14 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $116.42 million. Forrester Research had a negative net margin of 20.45% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.40%.

Does Forrester Research have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Forrester Research: SiriusDecisions, FeedbackNow, GlimpzIt, Springboard Research, Strategic Oxygen business, JUPR Holdings, Giga Group, and others.

How do I buy shares of Forrester Research?

Shares of FORR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Forrester Research own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Forrester Research investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Humana (HUM), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/03/2021
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: COMP - SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: IT Consulting & Other Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FORR
• CIK: 1023313
• Web: www.forrester.com
• Phone: (617) 613-6000
• Fax: 617-613-5000
• Employees: 1,571
• Year Founded: 1983

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($4.57)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 13.28
• P/E Growth: 0.97
• Net Income: -$5.75 million
• Net Margins: -20.45%
• Pretax Margin: -18.21%
• Return on Equity: 7.40%
• Return on Assets: 3.18%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.24
• Current Ratio: 0.98
• Quick Ratio: 0.98

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $422.27 million
• Price / Sales: 0.44
• Cash Flow: $2.45 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.02
• Book Value: $12.08 per share
• Price / Book: 0.81

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 19,063,000
• Free Float: 11,362,000
• Market Cap: $187.39 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.96