Gartner (NYSE:IT) Price Target Raised to $196.00 at UBS Group

Gartner (NYSE:IT) had its target price raised by investment analysts at UBS Group from $164.00 to $196.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the information technology services provider’s stock. UBS Group’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 5.12% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on IT. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on Gartner from $162.00 to $181.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday. Truist Financial set a $205.00 target price on Gartner in a research report on Wednesday. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Gartner from $180.00 to $150.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 10th. Weiss Ratings cut Gartner from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $177.00 price target on Gartner in a research report on Wednesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $185.50.

Gartner Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of Gartner stock traded up $0.66 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $186.45. 2,338,857 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,583,869. Gartner has a 52-week low of $124.25 and a 52-week high of $265.85. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $144.99 and its 200 day simple moving average is $158.40. The firm has a market cap of $12.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.42, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a current ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The information technology services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.76 by $0.61. Gartner had a return on equity of 161.39% and a net margin of 11.44%.The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.65 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.53 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Gartner will post 13.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Gartner

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. J. Stern & Co. LLP raised its position in shares of Gartner by 8,182.0% in the fourth quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 1,536,890 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $387,727,000 after buying an additional 1,518,333 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Gartner in the 4th quarter valued at $299,576,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its holdings in shares of Gartner by 108,812.1% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,025,952 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $258,827,000 after buying an additional 1,025,010 shares during the period. Capital International Investors grew its holdings in Gartner by 28.3% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,004,093 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $1,010,153,000 after purchasing an additional 884,250 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Gartner by 51.9% in the fourth quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,892,004 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $477,315,000 after acquiring an additional 646,052 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

Gartner News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings and guidance beat expectations: Gartner reported adjusted EPS of $4.37, above the roughly $3.76–$3.77 consensus, while revenue of $1.68 billion also exceeded estimates. Management raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to at least $14, ahead of consensus expectations. Gartner beats quarterly estimates on strong conference demand
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability, cash flow and capital returns improved: Net income rose year over year, margins expanded, free cash flow increased to approximately $378 million, and Gartner repurchased 3.6 million shares for $547 million. The board also authorized an additional $500 million for buybacks. Contract value rose 1.7% year over year, with management citing improving momentum. Gartner Stock Surges After Q2 Beat, Higher Outlook, and Fresh Buyback Boost
• Neutral Sentiment: AI demand and conference activity are supportive: Strong conference demand and continued interest in AI-related research helped offset softness elsewhere, while Gartner is targeting renewed growth in contract value. However, these trends have not yet translated into broad revenue growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: New London conference announced: Gartner will hold its inaugural Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference in September 2026, highlighting its AI, data and risk-management advisory offerings. The event is strategically relevant but unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Gartner Announces Enterprise Risk, Audit and Compliance Conference
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue remains essentially flat: Second-quarter revenue declined 0.6% year over year to $1.676 billion, tempering the earnings beat and raising questions about the pace of the company’s underlying growth. Why Gartner Stock Is Soaring Today
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst targets imply downside: Goldman Sachs raised its target to $181 but kept a neutral rating, while Wells Fargo raised its target to $150 and retained an underweight rating. Both targets remain below Gartner’s current trading level, likely contributing to today’s pressure. Benzinga analyst price target updates
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder investigation adds a risk overhang: Bernstein Liebhard announced an investigation into potential breaches of fiduciary duty by Gartner directors and officers, introducing additional legal and governance uncertainty. Gartner shareholder investigation alert

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.