Forrester Research (FORR) News Today

Forrester Research, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORR) shares have moved higher as investors responded to a quarterly earnings beat and full-year earnings guidance above consensus, although declining revenue and contract value remain concerns.

• Positive Sentiment: Forrester reported second-quarter EPS of $0.40, well above the analyst consensus of $0.27. Revenue of $100.23 million also exceeded expectations of $96.91 million, supporting the stock. Forrester Research Reports 2026 Second-Quarter Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company maintained its 2026 revenue outlook of $350 million to $360 million while projecting EPS of $0.72 to $0.82, above the $0.69 consensus estimate. The improved earnings outlook suggests margin or cost-management benefits despite limited revenue growth. Forrester targets 2026 EPS of $0.72 to $0.82 while maintaining $350M-$360M revenue outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Management cited accelerated adoption of Forrester AI and stabilization in key operating metrics, providing a potential growth catalyst as the company transitions its offerings toward artificial intelligence.
• Neutral Sentiment: Director Neil Bradford retired from the board on July 28. The change comes amid Forrester’s AI transition but was not presented as a change to the company’s financial outlook. Forrester Research Announces Board Change Amid AI Transition
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying demand remains soft: second-quarter revenue was approximately $100 million and contract value fell 3% year over year to $283.2 million. The revenue outlook’s midpoint is also slightly below the $356.5 million analyst consensus, limiting the upside from the earnings beat. Forrester Q2 Revenue Drops to c.$100 Million