Gartner (NYSE:IT) Sets New 12-Month Low – Should You Sell?

Shares of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) reached a new 52-week low on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $139.18 and last traded at $159.3590, with a volume of 7310498 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $202.40.

Trending Headlines about Gartner

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results: EPS beat estimates and revenue was roughly in line; Insights & Conferences showed solid growth, which helped offset year‑over‑year EPS decline. Gartner (IT) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Board actions: company expanded share‑repurchase authorization, a cash return move that can support the stock over time. Gartner Reports Mixed 2025 Results, Expands Share Repurchases
• Neutral Sentiment: Company remains influential in industry research (Magic Quadrant / Peer Insights coverage continues to shape vendor positioning) — useful long‑term but not a catalyst for the intraday move. Volante Technologies named a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and slides are available for detail; management commentary is the key read for guidance context. Gartner Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Weaker FY2026 outlook: Gartner cut its full‑year EPS and revenue targets below Street estimates (FY26 EPS guidance ~12.30 vs. consensus ~13.53; revenue guidance below consensus), directly weighing on valuation expectations. Gartner forecasts downbeat annual results on slowing demand at consulting unit
• Negative Sentiment: Management tone: executives warned customers are “slowing and deferring everything possible” as firms sort through AI strategies — this defensive posture signals near‑term revenue weakness, especially in consulting. Why Gartner and other IT stocks got slammed on Tuesday
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and sentiment pieces: analysts and commentators highlight the gap between a headline beat and disappointing forward guidance/ tone — explaining the rapid sell‑off despite the quarter beating estimates. Why Gartner Stock Fell 31% This Morning

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have commented on IT shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Gartner in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Gartner in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of Gartner from $281.00 to $275.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. UBS Group increased their target price on Gartner from $256.00 to $270.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on Gartner from $457.00 to $390.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $309.67.

Gartner Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.42. The stock has a market cap of $11.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.98 and a beta of 1.06. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $235.70 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $248.97.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.50 by $0.44. Gartner had a return on equity of 92.12% and a net margin of 13.71%.The firm had revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.75 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $5.45 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.300- EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Gartner, Inc. will post 12.5 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Gartner

In related news, EVP Claire Herkes sold 367 shares of Gartner stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $231.56, for a total value of $84,982.52. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 4,074 shares in the company, valued at $943,375.44. This trade represents a 8.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, SVP John J. Rinello sold 220 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $229.57, for a total transaction of $50,505.40. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 3,046 shares in the company, valued at $699,270.22. The trade was a 6.74% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 3.60% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Gartner

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Gartner by 5.3% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 10,082,185 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $2,650,304,000 after purchasing an additional 509,902 shares during the period. Bamco Inc. NY boosted its position in Gartner by 18.3% in the third quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 4,322,113 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $1,136,154,000 after buying an additional 669,352 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its holdings in Gartner by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 3,510,206 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $922,728,000 after buying an additional 96,809 shares during the period. Independent Franchise Partners LLP acquired a new position in Gartner in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $840,166,000. Finally, Capital International Investors purchased a new position in Gartner during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $820,113,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

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.