Gartner (NYSE:IT) Upgraded by Zacks Research to Strong-Buy Rating

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Gartner (NYSE:IT) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a report published on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on Gartner from $160.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Truist Financial set a $205.00 price objective on Gartner in a report on Wednesday. UBS Group boosted their target price on Gartner from $164.00 to $196.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings downgraded Gartner from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Barclays dropped their price target on shares of Gartner from $180.00 to $150.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Gartner presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $185.50.

Gartner Price Performance

Shares of IT opened at $185.25 on Thursday. Gartner has a twelve month low of $124.25 and a twelve month high of $265.85. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $146.46 and its 200-day simple moving average is $157.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.61, a PEG ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a current ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The information technology services provider reported $4.37 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.76 by $0.61. The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.65 billion. Gartner had a net margin of 11.99% and a return on equity of 525.46%. The company’s revenue was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.53 earnings per share. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Gartner will post 14.44 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Gartner

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its position in shares of Gartner by 143.9% in the 4th quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 100 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the period. DV Equities LLC acquired a new position in Gartner during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. lifted its stake in Gartner by 1,980.0% in the fourth quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 104 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Gartner in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Bell Investment Advisors Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Gartner by 75.5% in the first quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 172 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 74 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

Gartner News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gartner reported quarterly EPS of $4.37, well above the $3.76 analyst consensus, while revenue of $1.68 billion also exceeded expectations. The earnings beat, improved margins and stabilization in contract value have supported the stock’s recent rally. Gartner Trading 14.3% Higher After Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 EPS and free-cash-flow outlook, reflecting stronger margins and cash generation. Gartner’s discounted valuation, rising earnings outlook and high return on equity are also attracting investor interest. Gartner Lifts 2026 EPS Outlook While Revenue Guidance Edges Lower
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support has improved: UBS raised its price target to $196 from $164 while maintaining a Neutral rating, and separate reports cited bullish forecasts from Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. Gartner Price Target Raised to $196 at UBS
• Positive Sentiment: Gartner’s research continues to benefit from enterprise technology demand, with recent coverage highlighting rising interest in AI engineering, cloud-native platforms and AI agents. These trends could support future research and advisory demand.
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock has gained 39.3% over the past month, improving momentum but also raising the risk that additional gains may depend on continued earnings execution. Gartner Jumps 39.3% in Past Month
• Negative Sentiment: Full-year revenue guidance edged lower despite the higher EPS outlook. Revenue growth was already slightly down year over year, and Consulting weakness, uneven earnings growth and liquidity risks could limit the rally.

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.