UBS Group AG Increases Stake in Gartner, Inc. $IT

UBS Group AG lifted its stake in shares of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) by 0.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 875,457 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,528 shares during the period. UBS Group AG’s holdings in Gartner were worth $220,860,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Moran Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Gartner during the 4th quarter worth $3,516,000. Allianz Asset Management GmbH raised its holdings in shares of Gartner by 28.9% during the 3rd quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 122,662 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $32,244,000 after acquiring an additional 27,497 shares during the period. Madison Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Gartner by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Madison Asset Management LLC now owns 715,811 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $188,165,000 after acquiring an additional 12,998 shares during the period. Weitz Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Gartner by 22.1% during the 3rd quarter. Weitz Investment Management Inc. now owns 107,375 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $28,226,000 after acquiring an additional 19,450 shares during the period. Finally, Barclays PLC raised its holdings in shares of Gartner by 10.6% during the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 252,521 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $66,380,000 after acquiring an additional 24,116 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

IT has been the topic of several analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $204.00 price target on Gartner in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Truist Financial reduced their price target on Gartner from $300.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 6th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Gartner in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Barclays reduced their price target on Gartner from $180.00 to $150.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of Gartner from $150.00 to $140.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, March 27th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $180.40.

Gartner News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gartner raised its global IT?spending outlook for 2026 to $6.31 trillion, citing an AI investment boom. A higher market spending forecast supports greater client budgets for advisory, research and consulting services — a tailwind for Gartner’s subscription and consulting revenue. Gartner lifts 2026 IT spend forecast to $6.31tn on AI boom
• Positive Sentiment: Gartner survey: 85% of service and support leaders are expanding human?agent responsibilities as AI reduces contact volume — suggesting enterprises still need advisory, workforce transformation and optimization services that Gartner provides. This supports demand for Gartner’s research and consulting revenue streams. Gartner Survey Finds 85% of Service and Support Leaders are Expanding Human Agent Responsibilities
• Neutral Sentiment: Gartner commentary on regional impacts: the firm warns that while global AI spending rises, some markets (e.g., Indian IT service providers) may face margin pressure as clients demand cost savings from AI — a nuance that could moderate upside for some client segments but doesn’t directly alter Gartner’s core subscription model. AI drives global IT spending to $6.31 trillion, but Indian IT firms face a margin squeeze, warns Gartner
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have filed or issued investor alerts alleging securities fraud and encouraging investors to join or seek lead?plaintiff status for a class action covering purchases between Feb. 4, 2025 and Feb. 2, 2026; firms cite alleged misrepresentations (including inflated growth/contract metrics) and set a May 18, 2026 lead?plaintiff deadline. This cluster of suits increases potential legal liability, settlement risk and management distraction — a material near?term headline risk for the stock. IT DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Gartner (IT) Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on May 18, 2026

Gartner Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of IT opened at $150.01 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $10.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.05. Gartner, Inc. has a 12-month low of $139.18 and a 12-month high of $451.73. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $156.37 and its 200 day moving average price is $202.84. The company has a current ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.30.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.50 by $0.44. The firm had revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.75 billion. Gartner had a net margin of 11.22% and a return on equity of 102.20%. Gartner’s revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $5.45 EPS. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.300- EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Gartner, Inc. will post 13.3 earnings per share for the current year.

About Gartner

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.