Yvonne Genovese Sells 1,205 Shares of Gartner (NYSE:IT) Stock

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) EVP Yvonne Genovese sold 1,205 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.06, for a total transaction of $229,022.30. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,208 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,179,892.48. This represents a 16.26% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

Gartner Trading Up 2.0%

NYSE IT opened at $182.98 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.88. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $147.71 and its 200 day moving average price is $156.18. The company has a market capitalization of $12.25 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 0.94. Gartner, Inc. has a 12 month low of $124.25 and a 12 month high of $265.85.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The information technology services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.76 by $0.61. Gartner had a net margin of 11.99% and a return on equity of 525.46%. The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.65 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $3.53 earnings per share. Gartner’s quarterly revenue was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Gartner, Inc. will post 14.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently issued reports on IT shares. Weiss Ratings cut Gartner from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Zacks Research raised Gartner from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Morgan Stanley set a $177.00 price objective on Gartner in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Gartner from $162.00 to $181.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on shares of Gartner from $160.00 to $164.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Gartner currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $185.50.

Key Stories Impacting Gartner

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings beat expectations. Gartner reported adjusted EPS of $4.37 versus the $3.76 consensus, while revenue of $1.68 billion exceeded forecasts of $1.65 billion. EPS also rose from $3.53 a year earlier, indicating solid profitability and cost discipline.
• Positive Sentiment: AI-related demand remains a potential long-term tailwind. Gartner’s research continues to be cited in announcements from technology vendors including USU, IronOrbit, lakeFS, Parallels, Impact Analytics and Sangfor. This supports Gartner’s brand visibility and research relevance, although the announcements do not represent new contracts or revenue guidance for Gartner.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is mixed. Recent price targets range from $120 to $205, with a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target near $185.50. Some firms raised targets after the earnings report, while Wells Fargo maintained an “underweight” view and other analysts remain cautious about growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: Gartner faces a shareholder investigation announcement. Bernstein Liebhard said it is investigating potential fiduciary-duty breaches by certain directors and officers. The announcement contains no finding of wrongdoing, but it creates additional headline and legal risk for investors. Gartner shareholder investigation alert
• Negative Sentiment: Core growth trends remain weak. Global contract value increased only 1% on an FX-neutral basis in the first quarter, while consulting revenue declined sharply. Quarterly revenue also fell 0.6% year over year, raising concerns about whether strong earnings can continue without a demand recovery.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders have sold shares. EVP Yvonne Genovese sold 1,205 shares for approximately $229,000, reducing her position by 16.26%; Director Anne Sutherland Fuchs separately sold 860 shares for about $158,500. Three open-market insider transactions in the past six months have been sales, with no reported purchases. These trades are not necessarily evidence of weakening fundamentals but may weigh on sentiment. SEC insider transaction filing

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Gartner during the second quarter worth $676,246,000. Capital International Investors increased its stake in Gartner by 28.3% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,004,093 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $1,010,153,000 after buying an additional 884,250 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its position in Gartner by 2.8% during 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 last quarter. Independent Franchise Partners LLP raised its position in Gartner by 3.5% during the 4th quarter. Independent Franchise Partners LLP now owns 3,308,566 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $834,685,000 after buying an additional 112,439 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted its stake in shares of Gartner by 5.8% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 2,495,575 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $629,585,000 after acquiring an additional 136,233 shares during the period. 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.