Gartner (IT) stock
Information Technology · IT Consulting & Other Services
Gartner (IT) is an IT Consulting & Other Services company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. As of October 23, 2026, IT closed at $230.28, a market capitalization of $14.54 billion, the 452nd largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $6.46 billion in revenue (-1% year over year) and $1.29 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 20.8x trailing earnings and 14.1x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -8.2% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -6.6% a year
- 52-week range: $124.25 – $257.69
- Gross margin 69.6%, operating margin 22.6%
- FI Handbook report card: B+ across 10 metrics
- 73rd largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
IT price chart
1Y price change: -8.2% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | +29.0% | -8.7% | -8.2% | -12.4% | -6.6% | +10.1% | +14.0% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1993.
IT key statistics
- Market cap
- $14.5B
- #452 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 20.8x
- Forward P/E
- 14.1x
- EPS (TTM)
- $11.06
- Revenue (TTM)
- $6.5B
- -1%
- Free cash flow
- $1.3B
- Gross margin
- 69.6%
- Operating margin
- 22.6%
- Return on equity
- 113.6%
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- $124.25 – $257.69
- Beta
- 0.98
- Price / sales
- 2.2x
- EV / EBITDA
- 11.8x
- Debt / equity
- —
- Employees
- 19,285
IT report card
B+Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth-0.6%F
- Gross margin69.6%A
- Operating margin22.6%B
- FCF margin19.9%B
- Return on equity113.6%A
- Net debt / EBITDA1.3xC
- Forward P/E14.1xA
- PEG ratio0.7xA
- Shareholder yield13.7%A
- Share count change / yr-3.4%A
Gartner financials
Revenue went from $2.4B in fiscal 2016 to $6.5B in fiscal 2025, growing 11.5% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.4B | $3.3B | $4.0B | $4.2B | $4.1B | $4.7B | $5.5B | $5.9B | $6.3B | $6.5B |
| Gross profit | $1.5B | $2.0B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $2.8B | $3.3B | $3.8B | $4.0B | $4.3B | $4.5B |
| Operating income | $305.1M | -$6.3M | $259.7M | $370.1M | $490.1M | $915.8M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.0B |
| Net income | $193.6M | $3.3M | $122.5M | $233.3M | $266.7M | $793.6M | $807.8M | $882.5M | $1.3B | $729.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.31 | $0.04 | $1.33 | $2.56 | $2.96 | $9.21 | $9.96 | $11.08 | $16.00 | $9.65 |
| Buybacks | $59.0M | $41.3M | $260.8M | $199.0M | $176.3M | $1.7B | $1.0B | $606.2M | $735.4M | $2.0B |
| Diluted shares | 83.8M | 89.8M | 92.1M | 91.0M | 90.0M | 86.2M | 81.1M | 79.7M | 78.3M | 75.6M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into IT?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $16.4B and $1.3B of trailing free cash flow, Gartner needs to grow free cash flow about -0.5% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return.
P/E ratio history
Current 23.9x vs. median 40.8x (10th–90th percentile 18.2x–111.7x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
IT analyst price targets
13 analysts' average 12-month target is $193.77 (-16% vs. $230.28). Targets range from $150.00 to $235.00. 20% rate it a buy.
IT earnings
Next report: November 3, 2026. Gartner has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $1.7B (-1% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $3.73 | $4.37 | +17.1% |
| May 5, 2026 | $2.92 | $3.32 | +13.6% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $3.51 | $3.94 | +12.2% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $2.43 | $2.76 | +13.7% |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $3.31 | $3.53 | +6.8% |
| May 6, 2025 | $2.72 | $2.98 | +9.7% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $3.26 | $5.45 | +67.2% |
| Nov 5, 2024 | $2.37 | $2.50 | +5.6% |
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IT news
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IT stock FAQ
What is IT's market cap?
Gartner's market capitalization is $14.54 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 452nd in the S&P 500.
What is IT's P/E ratio?
IT trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.8x and a forward P/E of 14.1x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 40.8x.
Does IT pay a dividend?
No. Gartner does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
How much has IT stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, IT returned -8.2% over one year, -6.6% a year over five years, +10.1% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is IT stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Gartner must grow free cash flow about -1% a year for the next decade. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the IT price target?
13 analysts cover IT with an average 12-month price target of $193.77, -16% from the current price. 20% of them rate it a buy.
When does IT report earnings?
Gartner is expected to report earnings on November 3, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Gartner have?
Gartner has about 19,285 full-time employees, or $335,163 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology