Gartner (IT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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. Signature publications and methodologies include the Magic Quadrant, which evaluates vendors and market positions, and the Hype Cycle, which describes the maturity and adoption of technologies. Gartner also operates Peer Insights, an enterprise technology review platform, and hosts large industry conferences and symposia that combine analyst briefings with networking and education. Its consulting and advisory practices provide tailored guidance on vendor selection, digital transformation, IT strategy, cost optimization and organizational benchmarks.

Gartner serves a global client base spanning enterprises, government agencies and technology providers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions. Its clients typically include CIOs, senior business leaders and functional heads who rely on Gartner’s research and advisory teams for vendor evaluations, market intelligence and strategic planning. The firm’s combination of syndicated research, customized consulting and in-person events positions it as a frequent resource for organizations navigating technology selection, implementation and broader digital initiatives.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $157.52 to $162.62
• 50-Day Range: $140.88 to $166.54
• 52-Week Range: $139.18 to $446.32
• Volume: 1.04 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.67 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $10.74 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.84
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $176.70
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Gartner Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Gartner scored higher than 73% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 104th out of 297 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: 2.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Gartner has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Gartner has a consensus price target of $176.70, representing about 10.2% upside from its current price of $160.35.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Gartner has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.55%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Gartner are expected to grow by 15.55% in the coming year, from $13.70 to $15.83 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Gartner is 15.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.79.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Gartner is 15.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 30.49.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Gartner has a PEG Ratio of 0.88. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Gartner has a P/B Ratio of 168.79. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

14.57% 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 8.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gartner has recently increased by 19.15%, 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.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.20

News Sentiment

Gartner has a news sentiment score of 0.20. 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 0.54 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Gartner this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

14 people have searched for IT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 40% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

12 people have added Gartner to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

2.60% 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/05/2026
• Today: 5/25/2026
• AGM 2026: 5/28/2026
• 46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference: 6/02/2026
• 2026 Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference: 6/04/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

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: 20,244
• Year Founded: 1979

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Gartner: $176.70
• High Price Target: $240.00
• Low Price Target: $140.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +10.2%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $10.12
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.84
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.70
• P/E Growth: 0.88
• Net Income: $729.23 million
• Net Margins: 11.44%
• Pretax Margin: 15.35%
• Return on Equity: 161.39%
• Return on Assets: 12.74%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 46.98
• Current Ratio: 0.94
• Quick Ratio: 0.94

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.47 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.66
• Cash Flow: $19.11 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.39
• Book Value: $0.95 per share
• Price / Book: 168.79

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 66,952,000
• Free Float: 65,211,000
• Market Cap: $10.74 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.91