Anne Sutherland Fuchs Sells 860 Shares of Gartner (NYSE:IT) Stock

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) Director Anne Sutherland Fuchs sold 860 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 transaction, the director directly owned 8,097 shares in the company, valued at $1,492,277.10. The trade was a 9.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Gartner Stock Performance

Shares of IT opened at $179.88 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.88. Gartner, Inc. has a one year low of $124.25 and a one year high of $265.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.13, a PEG ratio of 0.62 and a beta of 0.94. The business has a fifty day moving average of $147.34 and a 200 day moving average of $156.52.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last posted its 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. The company had revenue of $1.68 billion for 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%.Gartner’s revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.53 earnings per share. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Gartner, Inc. will post 14.44 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Gartner

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IT. Brighton Jones LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Gartner in the fourth quarter worth $309,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Gartner during the 2nd quarter valued at $336,000. Cresset Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Gartner by 15.2% during the 2nd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 1,446 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $585,000 after buying an additional 191 shares in the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. boosted its holdings in Gartner by 9.2% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 91,205 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $36,867,000 after buying an additional 7,678 shares during the period. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its holdings in Gartner by 111.5% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 95,301 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $38,523,000 after buying an additional 50,251 shares during the period. 91.51% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Gartner News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent earnings exceeded expectations. Gartner reported quarterly adjusted EPS of $4.37, above the $3.76 consensus estimate, while revenue of $1.68 billion also topped forecasts. EPS increased from $3.53 a year earlier, indicating continued profitability and cost discipline. Gartner Q2 2026 earnings call transcript
• Positive Sentiment: AI spending trends remain a potential tailwind. Gartner forecasts global AI infrastructure spending will nearly double to $42.3 billion in 2026, supporting long-term demand for technology research and advisory services, although this is an industry forecast rather than revised company guidance. Gartner AI infrastructure spending forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed. Recent targets range from $120 to $205, with a median target of $162 and a consensus rating of “Hold.” This suggests investors see valuation support from earnings but limited confidence in a near-term growth reacceleration.
• Negative Sentiment: Contract value growth and consulting demand are weak. Gartner’s first-quarter 2026 global contract value increased only 1% on an FX-neutral basis, while consulting revenue declined sharply year over year. These trends raise concerns about the durability of Gartner’s subscription-like revenue base and broader demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue growth remains subdued. Despite the quarterly beat, revenue declined 0.6% from the prior year. Investors are questioning whether strong earnings can continue without a meaningful improvement in contract value growth and consulting activity.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling adds to cautious sentiment. Three insiders sold shares during the past six months, including EVP Yvonne Genovese’s sale of 1,205 shares for approximately $229,000 and Director Anne Sutherland Fuchs’s sale of 860 shares for roughly $158,500. These transactions are not proof of deteriorating fundamentals but may weigh modestly on investor confidence. SEC insider transaction filing
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder litigation scrutiny has emerged. Bernstein Liebhard LLP announced an investigation into potential breaches of fiduciary duty by certain Gartner directors and officers. The announcement contains no finding of wrongdoing, but it introduces an additional headline risk for shareholders. Gartner shareholder investigation alert

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Gartner from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Gartner from $164.00 to $196.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Gartner from $162.00 to $181.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Morgan Stanley set a $177.00 price objective on shares of Gartner in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Gartner from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $185.50.

Gartner Company 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.