Connecticut-based Gartner, Inc. (IT) is a global research and advisory company that provides business and technology insights, data-driven research, and consulting services to help organizations make informed strategic decisions. With a market capitalization of $13 billion, its offerings include subscription-based research and advisory services, industry conferences, and consulting support for technology-driven initiatives.
The tech titan is anticipated to release its Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings report soon. Ahead of the event, analysts expect Gartner to report a profit of $2.86 per share on a diluted basis, a 3.6% rise from $2.76 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in each of its last four quarterly reports.
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For the current year, analysts expect IT to report an EPS of $14.39, up 9.3% from $13.17 in fiscal 2025. Additionally, its EPS is expected to rise by 14.8% year over year to $16.52 in fiscal 2027.
www.barchart.comShares of Gartner have declined 13.1% over the past 52 weeks, considerably underperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 15.5% rise and the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLK) 29% return during the same time frame.
www.barchart.comDespite its weak price action over the past year, Gartner shares rose 4.9% on Oct. 8, after Morgan Stanley (MS) raised its price target from $177 to $182 while maintaining an “Equal-Weight” rating. The firm’s research tracker indicated 4.4% year-over-year growth in Gartner’s third-quarter contract value on a foreign-exchange-neutral basis, signaling continued growth in its core research subscriptions ahead of its quarterly results.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on the stock is neutral, with an “Hold” rating overall. Among the 15 analysts covering the stock, three recommend a “Strong Buy,” ten recommend a “Hold,” one gives a “Moderate Sell,” and the remaining one suggests a “Strong Sell.” The stock currently trades above the mean price target of $190.54.
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