Gartner (IT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is a leading global research and advisory company specializing in information technology. The firm provides unbiased, expert insights and analysis to help organizations make informed decisions about IT investments, strategy and operations. Gartner’s advisory services cover areas such as IT infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, digital business transformation and supply chain management, enabling clients to better align technology initiatives with business objectives.

In addition to its core research and advisory offerings, Gartner hosts a portfolio of conferences and events, including the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo series, which brings together CIOs, senior IT leaders and industry experts to explore emerging technologies, share best practices and network with peers. The company also delivers executive programs, peer networking forums and training courses designed to accelerate professional development and facilitate knowledge exchange among technology decision-makers.

Founded in 1979 by Gideon Gartner, the company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and maintains a presence in major markets across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. Gartner’s global footprint encompasses research and consulting offices in more than 100 countries, supporting a client base that includes public- and private-sector organizations of varying sizes and industries.

Gartner is led by Chairman and CEO Eugene A. Hall, who has overseen the company’s growth and strategic expansion since 2004. Under his leadership, Gartner has continued to refine its research methodologies, enhance its digital platforms and broaden its advisory capabilities. The firm’s executive team and board of directors bring extensive experience in technology, finance and professional services, guiding Gartner’s mission to equip clients with the insights needed to drive innovation and growth.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $234.00 to $238.75
• 50-Day Range: $226.00 to $263.92
• 52-Week Range: $223.65 to $584.01
• Volume: 2.22 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.47 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $17.85 billion
• P/E Ratio: 14.50
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $351.20
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Gartner Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Gartner scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 17th out of 324 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Gartner has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Gartner has a consensus price target of $351.20, representing about 49.0% upside from its current price of $235.63.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Gartner has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 14.48%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Gartner are expected to grow by 14.48% in the coming year, from $12.50 to $14.31 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Gartner is 14.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 226.75.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Gartner is 14.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 26.12.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Gartner has a P/B Ratio of 13.41. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.14% of the float of Gartner has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gartner has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gartner has recently increased by 26.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Gartner does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Gartner does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.37

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.14% of the float of Gartner has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gartner has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gartner has recently increased by 26.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.16

News Sentiment

Gartner has a news sentiment score of 1.16. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 29 news articles for Gartner this week, compared to 28 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

25 people have searched for IT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 213% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 4 people have added Gartner to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -69% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Gartner insiders have bought 281.38% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $99,997.00 in company stock and sold $26,220.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.30% of the stock of Gartner is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

91.51% of the stock of Gartner is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IT shares performed this year?

Gartner's stock was trading at $484.47 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, IT shares have decreased by 51.4% and is now trading at $235.6340.

How were Gartner's earnings last quarter?

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 5th. The information technology services provider reported $3.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.38 by $0.15. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Gartner doing a stock buyback?

Gartner's board approved a stock buyback plan on Friday, November 3rd 2023, which authorizes the company to buy back $500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 1.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Does Gartner have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Gartner: Pulse Q&A Inc, TOPO, CEB, L2, Machina Research USA, SCM World US, Capterra, and others.

Who are Gartner's major shareholders?

Gartner's top institutional shareholders include Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.94%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.19%), Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.16%) and Swedbank AB (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Eugene A Hall, James C Smith, Craig Safian, Alwyn Dawkins, Robin B Kranich, Karen E Dykstra, Scott Hensel, Michael Patrick Diliberto, Valentin Sribar, Richard J Bressler, Joseph P Beck, Anne Sutherland Fuchs, William James Wartinbee III, Akhil Jain, Kenneth Allard, John J Rinello, Jose M Gutierrez, Yvonne Genovese, Eileen Serra and Claire Herkes.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Gartner?

Shares of IT 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 Gartner own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Gartner investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), TotalEnergies (TTE) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/05/2025
• Today: 10/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Consulting
• Sub-Industry: IT Consulting & Other Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:IT
• CIK: 749251
• Web: www.gartner.com
• Phone: (203) 964-0096
• Fax: 203-316-6488
• Employees: 21,044
• Year Founded: 1979

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Gartner: $351.20
• High Price Target: $557.00
• Low Price Target: $225.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +49.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
• Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $16.25
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.50
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.85
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $1.25 billion
• Net Margins: 19.71%
• Pretax Margin: 22.01%
• Return on Equity: 82.63%
• Return on Assets: 13.58%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.61
• Current Ratio: 1.11
• Quick Ratio: 1.11

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.42 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.78
• Cash Flow: $16.89 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.95
• Book Value: $17.57 per share
• Price / Book: 13.41

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 75,736,000
• Free Float: 73,994,000
• Market Cap: $17.85 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.20