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Gartner (IT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$186.19 -9.27 (-4.74%)
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Gartner - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
6
Buy
3

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Gartner in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 11 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IT.

Consensus Price Target

$187.30
0.60% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Gartner, the average price target is $187.30. The highest price target for IT is $240.00, while the lowest price target for IT is $150.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.60% from the current price of $186.19.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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IT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$187.30$181.20$176.70$369.25
Forecasted Upside0.60% Upside-2.81% Downside7.69% Upside56.08% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

IT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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IT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Gartner Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGartnerIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.18
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.60% Upside94.21% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/18/2026
Jeffrey Silber
Jeffrey Silber
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetMarket Perform$214.00 ➝ $206.00+14.84%
8/13/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D)Sell (D+)
8/6/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
8/5/2026Set Target$205.00+6.97%
8/5/2026Set Target$177.00-7.64%
8/5/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$160.00 ➝ $164.00-11.61%
8/5/2026Boost TargetNeutral$164.00 ➝ $196.00+5.12%
8/5/2026Boost TargetNeutral$162.00 ➝ $181.00-2.52%
8/5/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$120.00 ➝ $150.00-20.91%
4/10/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$180.00 ➝ $150.00+5.31%
2/4/2026 Set Target$240.00+55.86%
2/4/2026 Set Target$204.00+28.01%
10/21/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/3/2025Initiated CoveragePeer Perform

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Should I Buy Gartner Stock? IT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Gartner pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Gartner
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Gartner, Inc.:

  • Gartner, Inc. recently reported second-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded market expectations, delivering $4.37 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $3.76, which demonstrates strong operational performance and profitability relative to peer companies in the IT services and consulting sector.
  • The company has established a strong institutional investor base, with 91.51% of its stock currently owned by institutional investors, indicating high confidence from major financial entities such as The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, which increased its position by 111.5% during the second quarter.
  • Short interest in the stock has been declining, with the most recent data showing a decrease to 7,322,246 shares shorted, a drop of 24.12% from the previous month, suggesting that investors are reducing their bearish bets and potentially signaling a shift toward positive sentiment.
  • Gartner, Inc. maintains a favorable valuation profile with a P/E ratio of 17.06, which is lower than the broader market average, offering a potentially attractive entry point for investors seeking growth in the professional services industry without paying a premium multiple.
  • The stock is currently trading at $190.18, which is above its 50-day moving average of $159.23 and 200-day moving average of $156.51, indicating that the stock is in a strong uptrend and has recovered significantly from its 52-week low of $124.25.

Gartner
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Gartner, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with executives such as EVP Robin Kranich selling 3,278 shares and EVP Yvonne Genovese selling 1,205 shares in late August 2026, which may signal that company leadership is taking advantage of higher stock prices to reduce their personal holdings.
  • The company's revenue growth has been stagnant, with the most recent quarter showing a 0.6% decline compared to the same period last year, and the previous quarter also showing a 1.5% decrease, indicating that Gartner, Inc. is struggling to expand its top line in a competitive market.
  • Wall Street analysts have a mixed outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $187.30, which is slightly below the current stock price of $190.18, suggesting that there is limited upside potential according to professional investors.
  • Gartner, Inc. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98, which indicates that the company is using a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, potentially increasing financial risk if interest rates rise or if the company's cash flows weaken.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week range from $124.25 to $265.85, and a recent drop of 7.93 points from the previous close, which may deter risk-averse investors who prefer more stable and predictable stock performance.

IT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Gartner is $187.30, with a high forecast of $240.00 and a low forecast of $150.00.

11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gartner in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" IT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in IT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Gartner's stock has a predicted upside of 0.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Gartner's stock had 4 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Gartner less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Gartner is 2.18 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how IT compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Gartner analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/18/2026.
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