ITTechnology · Information Technology ServicesThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering Gartner, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $190 — -8.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (88): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Momentum (38): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (13): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −8.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | $198 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $205 → $235 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | $150 → $175 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $206 → $212 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $177 → $182 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $196 → $208 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $214 → $206 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $162 → $181 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $160 → $164 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $164 → $196 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | $120 → $150 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $183 → $173 |
| 10 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Gartner, Inc. returned −8.8% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Gartner, Inc. has a market value of $12.9B and an enterprise value of $14.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.5B. The latest quarter shrank 0.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $775.4M, a 12.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $11.15.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.3B.
Gartner, Inc. spent $2.6B on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 18.5×; forward P/E: 12.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Gartner, Inc. employs 19,285 people — $335K of revenue per employee.
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Gartner raised its 2026 outlook after third-quarter earnings beat estimates. The call also highlighted slower contract value recovery, longer sales cycles and rising costs.
Why it matters — These factors temper the outlook for growth despite the higher 2026 forecast and earnings beat.
Benzinga reported that a Gartner analyst is no longer bullish, in a roundup of five analyst downgrades for Wednesday. The excerpt does not provide further details about the Gartner rating change.
Why it matters — Analyst outlook changes on Gartner may be relevant to investors and others following the company’s market coverage.
Gartner reported third-quarter results that exceeded its expectations and raised its full-year 2026 outlook. Contract value growth accelerated for a third consecutive quarter, and retention improved across its core research businesses.
Why it matters — The results and improved retention provide updates on Gartner’s business performance and outlook.
Gartner raised its 2026 outlook, but its key growth measure increased only 2.5%, and management said reaching a 4% pace by year-end is unlikely. CEO Gene Hall said businesses that broadly deployed AI tools are seeing limited payoff and turning to Gartner for help.
Why it matters — The comments highlight that companies are seeking guidance on realizing value from AI deployments, even as Gartner’s growth measure remains modest.
Gartner shares rose 9% after the company experienced a Power Inflow alert, an indicator tracked by traders using order-flow analytics.
Why it matters — The alert and share move may interest IT watchers following trading activity in Gartner.
The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Gartner, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $190, with estimates ranging from $150 to $235. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 15 analysts covering Gartner, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Gartner, Inc. 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Gartner, Inc. ranks 79 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 Quality (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies -8.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Gartner, Inc. 79 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $150 to $235 over the next 12 months.
Gartner, Inc. returned -8.8% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Gartner Inc. is a global research and advisory company that provides business and technology insights to help organizations make informed decisions on mission-critical priorities.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Nov 2026): "Gartner Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Slower Growth Recovery". Gartner raised its 2026 outlook after third-quarter earnings beat estimates. The call also highlighted slower contract value recovery, longer sales cycles and rising costs.
Gartner Inc. is a global research and advisory company that provides business and technology insights to help organizations make informed decisions on mission-critical priorities. The company serves executives and teams across IT, finance, human resources, supply chain, customer service, and other enterprise functions. Its offerings include subscription-based research, analyst inquiry, benchmarking, peer insights, consulting, and executive conferences. Gartner works with clients in large corporations, government agencies, and technology vendors, delivering objective guidance, practical tools, and data-driven analysis across industries. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Gartner plays a significant role in the information services market by helping organizations evaluate technology trends, improve operational performance, and navigate complex business challenges.
CEO Mr. Eugene A. Hall · 19,285 employees · United States · https://www.gartner.com
