Gartner (NYSE:IT) Price Target Raised to $150.00

Gartner (NYSE:IT) had its price objective boosted by Wells Fargo & Company from $120.00 to $150.00 in a research note released on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an underweight rating on the information technology services provider’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Gartner from $160.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Barclays lowered their price objective on Gartner from $180.00 to $150.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Truist Financial set a $205.00 target price on Gartner in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings cut Gartner from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, UBS Group lowered their price target on Gartner from $170.00 to $164.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday, June 12th. 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 stock. According to MarketBeat, Gartner presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $185.50.

Gartner Trading Up 0.2%

NYSE:IT opened at $185.25 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $146.46 and a 200-day simple moving average of $157.96. Gartner has a one year low of $124.25 and a one year high of $265.85. The firm has a market cap of $12.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.61, a P/E/G ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 0.88.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Gartner

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its stake 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 stake in Gartner during the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. increased its holdings 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 in the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Gartner in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Gartner in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

Gartner News Roundup

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.