Gartner (IT) News Today

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) saw its stock move lower amid fresh analyst downgrades and broader IT spending trends. Below is a roundup of recent news items that are influencing investor sentiment.

• Positive Sentiment: Global IT spending is projected to surge to $5.4 trillion in 2025, driven by AI investments—highlighting a growing addressable market for Gartner’s research services. Global IT spending to surge $5.4 trillion in 2025; AI the big focus, Software and IT services in slow lane
• Neutral Sentiment: Gartner published its “5 Biggest IT Markets in 2025” report as overall tech spending hits $5.4 trillion, reinforcing its position as a leading industry forecaster. 5 Biggest IT Markets In 2025 As Spending Hits $5.4 Trillion: Gartner
• Neutral Sentiment: Sophos and Trend Micro were named Leaders in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, underscoring the ongoing influence of Gartner’s evaluations. Sophos Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms, Trend Micro Celebrates 20th Consecutive Recognition as a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Endpoint Protection Platforms
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo cut its price target on Gartner from $400 to $345 and assigned an “Underweight” rating, signaling potential downside. Gartner (NYSE:IT) Price Target Lowered to $345.00 at Wells Fargo & Company
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst Jason Haas of Wells Fargo maintained a Sell rating and lowered his price target to $345, citing federal contract non-renewals and increased AI competition. Gartner Faces Revenue Challenges Amid Federal Contract Non-Renewals and AI Competition
• Negative Sentiment: Gartner shares fell to a new one-year low after the recent analyst downgrades and price target cuts. Gartner (NYSE:IT) Sets New 1-Year Low Following Analyst Downgrade