Gartner (NYSE:IT) Price Target Raised to $181.00

Gartner (NYSE:IT) had its target price upped by The Goldman Sachs Group from $162.00 to $181.00 in a research note published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the information technology services provider’s stock.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on IT. Morgan Stanley set a $177.00 price target on Gartner in a report on Wednesday. Truist Financial set a $205.00 price target on Gartner in a research report on Wednesday. UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of Gartner from $170.00 to $164.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday, June 12th. Weiss Ratings lowered Gartner from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Gartner from $120.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $185.50.

Gartner Stock Performance

Shares of IT stock opened at $185.25 on Wednesday. Gartner has a 12-month low of $124.25 and a 12-month high of $265.85. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $146.46 and its 200-day simple moving average is $157.96. The company has a current ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98. The company has a market cap of $12.40 billion, a PE ratio of 16.61, a PEG ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.94.

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Meeder Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Gartner during the 2nd quarter worth $255,000. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI acquired a new position in shares of Gartner in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $519,000. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Gartner during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $676,246,000. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Gartner in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $875,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new stake in Gartner in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,051,000. 91.51% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Gartner

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.

Gartner Company Profile

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.