Gartner, Inc. IT
This picture changes. Follow Gartner, Inc. free — email when the signal or risk changes + a Sunday weekly brief.
Follow Gartner, Inc. freeEmail when the signal or risk changes · Sunday weekly brief
No card · No time limit on free tier · Upgrade when you need more
Full analysis: 5 Aug 2026
Latest news check: 7 Jun 2026
General analysis — not personal advice.
HOLD
7/10
Confidence
Existing positions may be maintained while new investors await consolidation.
Strong Q2 results and raised guidance support the HOLD signal despite the recent rally.
Market sentiment
7/10
↑
Trend: Improving
The market reacts positively to the raised guidance and confirmation that AI is driving demand for Gartner's services.
Price context
The stock trades at 185.79 USD after a sharp 12.2 percent weekly gain driven by the Q2 report, yet remains 44.8 percent below its 52-week high.
Risk assessment
4/10
Dilution:
Low
Strong cash flow and aggressive buybacks
Jurisdiction:
Low
US-based with operations in developed economies
Execution:
Low
Long track record of meeting targets
About the company
Gartner provides technology and business information, analysis and advisory services to corporate executives and IT decision-makers. Operations are divided into Insights, Conferences and Consulting with a subscription-based model for recurring revenue. The company is profitable with strong cash flow and an active share repurchase program.
Sector:
Research & Advisory / IT services
Type:
Tech
Next report
15 Nov 2026
Q3
Catalysts
Sep 2026
Q3 report
Medium
Nov 2026
Gartner IT Symposium
High
Horizon:
Bull case
Strong free cash flow and share buybacks provide support after the Q2 beat.
Bear case
Consulting segment declines and growth slows YoY.
Sensitivity analysis
| Factor | If it weakens | If it strengthens |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Value growth | Lower CV growth → weaker recurring revenue and lower growth outlook. | Higher CV growth → strengthened revenue base and higher retention. |
| AI demand | Reduced AI demand → lower demand for analysis and advisory services. | Increased AI demand → higher demand for Gartner's insights and advisory. |
We monitor these factors. Follow the company to get email when any of them hit.
Signal rationale (informational)
Strong Q2 results and raised guidance support the HOLD signal despite the recent rally.
Recent news
- The Q2 report on 4 August 2026 significantly beat expectations on the bottom line and the company raised full-year guidance for EPS, EBITDA and free cash flow. The board expanded the share repurchase program by an additional 500 million USD. The stock rose over 15 percent on the news.
Key figures
Revenue
Q2 2026
USD 1.7B
Revenue TTM
TTM
USD 6.5B
EBITDA
Q2 2026
USD 466M
Net income
Q2 2026
USD 275M
Cash
Q2 2026
USD 1.5B
Total debt
Q2 2026
USD 3.0B
Gross margin
Q2 2026
66.0%
Shares outstanding
2026-07-31
63.1M
EPS
Q2 2026
USD 4.36
Price & valuation
Last close
USD 187
Market Cap
USD 11.8B
1 week
+0.5 %
3 months
+29.6 %
12 months
-18.4 %
From 52w high
-29.1 %
From 52w low
+48.9 %
Exchange
NYSE
Type
Technology
Sector
Research & Advisory / IT services
This picture changes. Follow Gartner, Inc. free — email when the signal or risk changes + a Sunday weekly brief.
Follow 3 companies freeEmail when the signal or risk changes · Sunday weekly brief
No card · No time limit on free tier · Upgrade when you need more
Firelda provides general information and analysis, not personal investment advice. Content does not consider your financial situation or goals. Investments can rise and fall in value. Always do your own research.