Gartner, Inc. (IT) AI Stock Analysis

Gartner, Inc. operates as a research and advisory firm serving clients across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. It conducts business across three segments: Research, Conferences, and Consulting. The Research unit operates on a subscription-based model providing research content, data, benchmarks, and direct expert engagement. The Conferences segment provides platforms for business professionals to gather, network, and stay updated on industry trends. The Consulting segment offers tailored market research, custom analysis, and strategic IT support, addressing priorities such as cost optimization, digital transformation, and IT sourcing strategies.

Between FY2021 and FY2025, Gartner increased revenue from $4.73B to $6.50B, achieving a 5-year revenue CAGR of 9.6% from FY2020 to FY2025. Annual revenue growth decelerated from 15.5% in FY2021 and 15.7% in FY2022 to 7.9% in FY2023, 6.1% in FY2024, and 3.7% in FY2025. Operating margin shifted from 19.3% in FY2021 to a peak of 20.9% in FY2023 before falling to 15.8% in FY2025. Net income was $793.6M in FY2021, reached $1.25B in FY2024, and declined to $729.2M in FY2025. In the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue fell 0.6% year-over-year, while quarterly earnings grew 33.1%.

As of June 30, 2026, Gartner held $1.49B in cash and short-term investments against total debt of $2.98B, resulting in net debt of $1.49B. Shareholders' equity was -$167.3M, and the current ratio was 0.88 with total assets of $7.19B. In FY2025, the company generated $1.29B in operating cash flow and $1.18B in free cash flow. Capital expenditures totaled $115.1M in FY2025, while Gartner allocated $1.99B toward share buybacks, contributing to a 5-year share count change of -20.5%.

Gartner trades at a trailing P/E of 18.6x and a forward P/E of 11.3x, both below the median of its S&P 500 Technology peers at 31.5x and 20.9x, respectively. Its enterprise value stands at $13.03B, with an EV/EBITDA of 9.6x compared to 19.9x for the peer group median, and a price-to-sales ratio of 2.0x against the peer median of 6.3x. Over the past year, IT declined 13.1% compared to a 16.8% gain for the S&P 500. Over 5 years, the stock fell 34.0% versus an 83.0% return for the benchmark index.

Wall Street coverage consists of 3 Strong Buy, 0 Buy, 10 Hold, 1 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The mean price target is $189.54, implying a 7.7% decline from the last close of $205.35. For the current fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, analysts estimate EPS of $14.45 on revenue of $6.42B. Gartner has exceeded EPS estimates in each of the last 4 quarters. The next earnings date is November 3, 2026.

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