10,906 Shares in Gartner, Inc. $IT Purchased by Triad Investment Management

Triad Investment Management purchased a new stake in Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund purchased 10,906 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,751,000. Gartner comprises 2.8% of Triad Investment Management’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest holding.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Eastern Bank grew its stake in shares of Gartner by 236.8% in the 4th quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 128 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Gartner during the fourth quarter worth approximately $40,000. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Gartner by 1,130.8% during the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 160 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 147 shares during the period. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its position in Gartner by 1,284.6% in the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 180 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $47,000 after buying an additional 167 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osterweis Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Gartner in the 2nd quarter valued at $48,000. 91.51% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

IT has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Robert W. Baird set a $240.00 price objective on shares of Gartner in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Gartner from $275.00 to $200.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Truist Financial dropped their price target on shares of Gartner from $300.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $204.00 price target on shares of Gartner in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Gartner in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. 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. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $188.30.

Gartner News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gartner announced its Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026 (May 27–29, National Harbor) focused on AI‑driven finance themes — underscores ongoing customer engagement and event monetization opportunities. Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple law firms are issuing routine reminders about the May 18, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline for the class period (Feb 4, 2025–Feb 2, 2026). These notices are procedural but signal ongoing shareholder mobilization; ultimate financial exposure depends on litigation outcomes. Rosen Law Firm Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Several firms (including Kahn Swick & Foti, Pomerantz, Robbins Geller and others) have publicized a securities‑fraud class action alleging inadequate risk disclosures and linking the suit to Gartner’s reduced guidance and a large prior stock decline — litigation raises potential settlement costs, management distraction and reputational risk. KSF Class Action Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Generation Investment Management disclosed it sold Gartner citing fear of AI disruption — a high‑profile fund exit can amplify negative sentiment and pressure the stock if other investors share the concern about competitive/technology risk. Generation Investment Management Sale

Gartner Price Performance

IT stock opened at $154.76 on Thursday. Gartner, Inc. has a 12-month low of $139.18 and a 12-month high of $451.73. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $168.82 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $216.77. The company has a current ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.30. The company has a market cap of $10.90 billion, a PE ratio of 16.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.05.

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

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.