Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd Boosts Holdings in Gartner, Inc. $IT

Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) by 150.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 47,165 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after buying an additional 28,319 shares during the quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd’s holdings in Gartner were worth $12,398,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Independent Franchise Partners LLP bought a new position in Gartner in the third quarter worth approximately $840,166,000. Capital International Investors bought a new stake in shares of Gartner during the 3rd quarter valued at $820,113,000. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Gartner during the 2nd quarter valued at $394,133,000. Bamco Inc. NY increased its stake in shares of Gartner by 18.3% in the 3rd quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 4,322,113 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $1,136,154,000 after purchasing an additional 669,352 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Gartner by 88.7% in the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,245,952 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $326,278,000 after purchasing an additional 585,766 shares in the last quarter. 91.51% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Gartner Price Performance

IT stock opened at $161.30 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.30, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.00. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $181.12 and its 200-day moving average price is $221.82. Gartner, Inc. has a one year low of $139.18 and a one year high of $451.73. The company has a market capitalization of $11.36 billion, a PE ratio of 16.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.08.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.50 by $0.44. The company had revenue of $1.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.75 billion. Gartner had a net margin of 11.22% and a return on equity of 102.20%. Gartner’s quarterly revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $5.45 earnings per share. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.300- EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Gartner, Inc. will post 12.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $175.00 target price on Gartner in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Truist Financial reduced their price target on Gartner from $300.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $220.00 price objective on shares of Gartner in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Gartner in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on Gartner from $275.00 to $200.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Gartner currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $190.70.

Gartner News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CEO messaging stresses long‑term turnaround: CEO Gene Hall told investors the transformation is working and that it may “take a couple of years” to realize the payoff — a signal management expects recovery but asks for patience from shareholders. Gartner CEO: ‘It Can Take a Couple of Years’ Before Investors See the Payoff
• Neutral Sentiment: Gartner research remains influential in the market: third parties continue to cite Gartner reports (e.g., vendors recognized in Gartner Market Guides/Magic Quadrants), underscoring the firm’s core research franchise even as its stock navigates headwinds. ZeOmega Recognized in the 2026 Gartner Market Guide
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple class‑action filings and law‑firm solicitations: several firms (Robbins LLP, Rosen, Glancy, Faruqi, Pomerantz, Bragar Eagel & Squire, and others) have announced or reminded investors about a securities‑fraud class action covering Feb 4, 2025–Feb 2, 2026 and the May 18, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline — an immediate reputational and legal overhang. IT Class Action Reminder: Robbins LLP
• Negative Sentiment: Allegations focus on disclosures and investor losses: coverage highlights claims that Gartner’s risk disclosures and forward guidance may have been inadequate during the class period — if proven, that could lead to damages, management distraction, and increased legal costs. IT Investor Alert: SueWallSt on alleged inadequate disclosures

Gartner Profile

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.