Gartner (NYSE:IT) Stock Jumps 5.1% Following Analyst Upgrade

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) rose 5.1% during mid-day trading on Thursday after Morgan Stanley raised their price target on the stock from $177.00 to $182.00. Morgan Stanley currently has an equal weight rating on the stock. Gartner traded as high as $194.48 and last traded at $195.2670. 287,496 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 81% from the average daily volume of 1,478,270 shares. The stock had previously closed at $185.77.

A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on IT. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price objective on Gartner from $214.00 to $206.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of Gartner from $162.00 to $181.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of Gartner from $196.00 to $208.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of Gartner from $160.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Gartner from $120.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $189.00.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Anne Fuchs sold 860 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $184.30, for a total value of $158,498.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 8,097 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,492,277.10. This trade represents a 9.60% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Robin B. Kranich sold 3,278 shares of Gartner stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $196.50, for a total transaction of $644,127.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 20,358 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,000,347. This trade represents a 13.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 6,043 shares of company stock worth $1,172,858 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Gartner

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Gartner from $177 to $182 while maintaining an “equal weight” rating. Because the revised target remains below the stock’s recent trading level, the action represents modestly improved valuation support but still implies limited near-term upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several companies highlighted Gartner research in announcements, including Hexaware’s positioning as a Visionary in the 2026 Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services, ORTEC’s inclusion as a Representative Vendor for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling, Transcend’s recognition as a Leader for Privacy UX, and WEVO’s inclusion among “Coolest Vendors” for AI user experience. These announcements reinforce Gartner’s industry influence but do not directly change Gartner’s revenue or earnings outlook. Hexaware Gartner recognition
• Neutral Sentiment: Cerillion was named in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for AI-enabled communications service provider solutions. The recognition underscores demand for Gartner’s research and advisory products, but it is primarily promotional for Cerillion rather than a new catalyst for Gartner. Cerillion Gartner recognition
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded Gartner from “strong buy” to “hold,” adding to the cautious analyst tone. The downgrade may limit investor enthusiasm, although the firm’s latest quarterly earnings beat and full-year guidance remain supportive. Gartner downgraded to hold by Zacks

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Gartner

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Bell Investment Advisors Inc increased its position in shares of Gartner by 75.5% in the 1st quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 172 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 74 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Gartner during the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Gartner during the 1st quarter valued at about $34,000. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Gartner by 107.0% during the 1st quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 236 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its holdings in shares of Gartner by 50.3% in the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 293 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the period. 91.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Gartner Stock Up 5.1%

The firm has a market capitalization of $12.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 0.98. 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 business has a fifty day moving average price of $184.98 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $161.43.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The information technology services provider reported $4.37 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.76 by $0.61. The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.65 billion. Gartner had a return on equity of 525.46% and a net margin of 11.99%.The company’s revenue was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $3.53 earnings per share. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Gartner, Inc. will post 14.39 earnings per share for the current year.

About Gartner

Gartner, Inc is a global research and advisory firm that provides business leaders with insights, analysis and guidance on technology, digital transformation and related business strategies. The company serves organizations across industries, including corporations, government agencies and technology providers.

Gartner’s offerings include subscription-based research, consulting services, benchmarking and measurement tools, executive programs, and conferences and other events. Its research covers areas such as information technology, cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, human resources, finance, supply chains and customer experience.

Founded in 1979 by Gideon Gartner, the company has expanded its operations internationally and serves clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.