Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd Grows Position in Gartner, Inc. $IT

Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd lifted its position in shares of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) by 150.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 47,165 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 28,319 shares during the quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd owned about 0.07% of Gartner worth $12,398,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its position in 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 valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 147 shares during the period. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its position in shares of 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 worth $47,000 after buying an additional 167 shares during the period. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Gartner in the 2nd quarter worth about $48,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in shares of Gartner in the 3rd quarter worth about $58,000. Finally, Rothschild Investment LLC grew its holdings in Gartner by 32.1% in the third quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 255 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $67,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares during the period. 91.51% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on IT shares. Barclays cut their target price on Gartner from $260.00 to $180.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Truist Financial dropped their target price 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. Morgan Stanley cut their price target 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. UBS Group set a $180.00 price target on shares of Gartner in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Gartner in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Gartner currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $190.70.

Gartner Stock Performance

IT stock opened at $161.30 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.30, a current ratio of 1.00 and a quick ratio of 1.00. Gartner, Inc. has a 1 year low of $139.18 and a 1 year high of $451.73. The company has a market cap of $11.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.08. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $181.12 and its 200-day moving average price is $221.82.

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

Trending Headlines about Gartner

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

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.