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IT Stock Forecast: Gartner, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$152
+0.34% on the day

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Gartner, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $162 — +6.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$10.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
64 / 100
Median analyst target
$162
Analysts covering
15
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.8%
1M
+11.2%
YTD
−39.9%
1Y
−53.9%
From 52W high
−55.0%
From 52W low
+20.5%
$126
$337
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

IT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Gartner, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
64 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
94
Value
91
Accruals
87
Quality
82
Issuance
62
Revisions
58
Growth
27
Size
15
Momentum
13

Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (13): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Gartner, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

IT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$150$200$250$300$350Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ITHigh $203Median $162Low $120

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says15 analysts
3 Buy10 Hold2 Sell
Low $120Median $162High $203

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$183$173
24 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight
12 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral
6 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight
6 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform
6 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral
28 Apr 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral
10 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight
27 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight
26 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral
6 Feb 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy
5 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight
4 Feb 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight
4 Feb 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight
9 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral
17 Dec 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight
6 Nov 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform
5 Nov 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight
5 Nov 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy
5 Nov 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

IT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.9%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Gartner, Inc. (IT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.9×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

Price / book
161.7×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.8×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.5%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
5.4%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Gross margin
71.6%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Operating margin
20.5%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Net margin
11.4%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
94.9%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Return on assets
9.4%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Dividend yield

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

IT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInformation Technology Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ITGartner, Inc.$10.1B
64
CACICACI International, Inc.$11.0B
38
JKHYJack Henry & Associates, Inc.$11.1B
91
CIFRCipher Digital, Inc.$8.8B
12
APLDApplied Digital Corp.$7.8B
26
LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc.$14.8B
63
INGMIngram Micro Holding Corp.$6.6B
79
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News

Latest IT news & analysis

Why Are Small-Cap ETFs Outperforming?

ETF Trends · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Small-cap ETFs are outperforming large-cap ETFs this year, reversing a multi-year trend in which mega-cap tech stocks drove large-cap dominance.

Why it matters — An IT watcher would care because this shift suggests investor rotation away from mega-cap tech stocks, which could affect capital flows and valuations in the sector.

Madison Mid Cap Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity

Seeking Alpha · 31 July 2026negative

The Madison Mid Cap Fund reported that Gartner was among the bottom five detractors in its portfolio for the second quarter of 2026.

Why it matters — Gartner's placement among the fund's worst performers indicates potential headwinds or underperformance that IT investors should note.

Gartner Gears Up to Report Q2 Earnings: Key Takeaways for Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026neutral

Gartner (IT) is preparing to report its Q2 earnings, with revenues expected to decline due to weakening in its Insights and Consulting segments, while earnings per share may increase due to cost discipline and share repurchases.

Why it matters — An IT watcher would care because the Q2 earnings preview highlights headwinds in two of Gartner's key business segments and the company's reliance on cost controls and buybacks to support per-share earnings.

Why Gartner Stock Is Climbing Higher Today

The Motley Fool · 29 July 2026positive

Gartner's stock is climbing higher, following a 53% decline over the past 12 months. The company is set to report its second-quarter results on August 4.

Why it matters — The upcoming earnings report will offer insight into Gartner's financial health after a significant year-long decline.

GARTNER, INC. (NYSE: IT) SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard Investigates Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty

GlobeNewsWire · 29 July 2026negative

Bernstein Liebhard LLP is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by certain directors and officers of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), seeking to determine if the Company's leadership fulfilled its obligations to shareholders.

Why it matters — IT watchers would care because the investigation raises questions about whether Gartner's leadership may have failed in its duties to shareholders, which could lead to legal or governance concerns.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about IT stock

What is the IT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Gartner, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $162, with estimates ranging from $120 to $203. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is IT stock a buy right now?

Of the 15 analysts covering Gartner, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Gartner, Inc. 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank IT?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Gartner, Inc. ranks 64 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).

Will IT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +6.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Gartner, Inc. 64 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the IT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Gartner, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for IT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $120 to $203 over the next 12 months.

How has IT stock performed over the past year?

Gartner, Inc. returned -53.9% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Gartner, Inc. do?

Gartner Inc. is a global research and advisory company that provides independent insights, analysis, and tools to organizations worldwide.

What is the latest news on IT?

The most recent item we track (ETF Trends, 3 Aug 2026): "Why Are Small-Cap ETFs Outperforming?". Small-cap ETFs are outperforming large-cap ETFs this year, reversing a multi-year trend in which mega-cap tech stocks drove large-cap dominance.

Company

About Gartner, Inc.

Gartner Inc. is a global research and advisory company that provides independent insights, analysis, and tools to organizations worldwide. The company focuses on information technology and related business functions, helping executives and their teams make informed decisions on technology strategy, vendor selection, and digital transformation priorities. Gartner structures its activities across three primary segments: Research, Conferences, and Consulting. The Research segment delivers subscription-based access to reports, briefings, data, and interactive tools tailored to mission-critical priorities. The Conferences segment hosts events for business and technology leaders, offering curated content, expert presentations, and peer networking opportunities. The Consulting segment delivers customized, fact-based advisory and implementation support, particularly around IT management and optimization. Serving clients such as chief information officers, senior business executives, and technology providers, Gartner plays a central role in the information technology services ecosystem by offering objective guidance that supports operational and strategic decision-making. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States, Gartner operates across more than 100 countries, reflecting a broad, diversified client base and global market reach.

CEO Mr. Eugene A. Hall · 19,367 employees · United States · https://www.gartner.com