Gartner (NYSE:IT) Price Target Cut to $166.00 by Analysts at UBS Group

Key Points

• UBS cut Gartner's price target to $166 and kept a "neutral" rating, implying roughly a 7.6% upside from the current share price.
• Analyst views are mixed: the consensus rating is "Hold" with a $189.30 average target, while individual price targets range widely (about $150–$300) and analysts are split across Buy/Hold/Sell.
• Litigation risk is rising: multiple law firms have filed or announced securities class‑action complaints covering Feb 4, 2025–Feb 2, 2026, which could increase legal costs and management distraction ahead of a May 18, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline.

Gartner (NYSE:IT - Get Free Report) had its price target reduced by research analysts at UBS Group from $180.00 to $166.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a "neutral" rating on the information technology services provider's stock. UBS Group's price objective suggests a potential upside of 7.62% from the stock's current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on IT. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on Gartner from $300.00 to $170.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Robert W. Baird set a $240.00 target price on shares of Gartner in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Gartner from $218.00 to $150.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. BMO Capital Markets restated a "market perform" rating on shares of Gartner in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $220.00 price objective on shares of Gartner in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Gartner currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $189.30.

Gartner Stock Up 2.7%

Shares of IT traded up $4.02 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $154.25. The company's stock had a trading volume of 310,205 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,618,441. The company has a current ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.30. The company's 50-day moving average is $176.07 and its 200-day moving average is $219.77. Gartner has a 52-week low of $139.18 and a 52-week high of $451.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.09, a PEG ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 1.08.

Gartner (NYSE:IT - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 earnings per share (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%. Gartner's revenue was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $5.45 earnings per share. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.300- EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Gartner will post 12.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IT. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Gartner by 2.8% during the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 1,701 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $447,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares during the period. Cresset Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in Gartner by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 1,493 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $392,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the period. Horizon Investments LLC raised its position in Gartner by 4.3% during the 4th quarter. Horizon Investments LLC now owns 1,237 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $312,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Shell Asset Management Co. raised its position in Gartner by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. Shell Asset Management Co. now owns 2,064 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $543,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its stake in Gartner by 5.8% during the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 1,019 shares of the information technology services provider's stock valued at $268,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the period. 91.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Gartner

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gartner's research continues to drive industry influence — a recent market guide from Gartner (cited by vendors and the press) is generating ecosystem activity that underscores Gartner's ongoing relevance to enterprise buyers and vendors. Cyolo Security Named a Representative Vendor in 2026 Gartner Market Guide
• Neutral Sentiment: Thought leadership/coverage: industry write‑ups summarizing learnings from Gartner market guides highlight product/research adoption but don’t represent new financial disclosures. These are visibility positives but unlikely to move near‑term earnings. 5 Learnings from the First-Ever Gartner Market Guide for Guardian Agents
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have issued investor alerts and filed/announced securities class‑action complaints alleging misstatements or inadequate disclosures covering the period Feb 4, 2025 – Feb 2, 2026; firms are soliciting lead‑plaintiff motions ahead of a May 18, 2026 deadline. This wave increases litigation risk, potential legal costs, and management distraction — all negative for equity holders if the suits advance. Pomerantz Investor Alert on Gartner Class Action
• Negative Sentiment: One plaintiff firm (Kahn Swick & Foti) ties the litigation to reduced guidance and a prior large share decline, highlighting the possibility of more detailed allegations and larger claimed damages. If claims pierce initial pleadings, expect potential settlement pressure or extended legal costs. Kahn Swick & Foti: Securities Fraud Class Action vs. Gartner

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.

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