Gartner stock trades at USD 178.52 after guidance raise

Gartner stock stood at USD 178.52 on the NYSE on September 23, 2026, down USD 0.23 or 0.13 percent from the prior close. The market is weighing a Q2 2026 earnings beat against a still cautious share-price backdrop.

Guidance sets the earnings test

For Q2 2026, Zacks reports adjusted EPS of USD 4.37 versus a USD 3.77 consensus estimate. The 15.9 percent beat also marked a 23.8 percent increase from adjusted EPS of USD 3.53 in the year-ago quarter.

Revenue reached USD 1.68 billion in Q2 2026, exceeding the USD 1.65 billion consensus by 1.8 percent. The comparison is important because reported revenue declined year over year, leaving profit growth and cost discipline as the clearer earnings drivers.

Contract value reaches USD 5.3 billion

Gartner's global contract value reached USD 5.3 billion in Q2 2026, up 1.7 percent on an FX-neutral basis, according to Zacks. Ex-U.S. federal government contract value grew 3.3 percent, giving investors a more forward-looking operating measure than quarterly revenue alone.

Management raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to at least USD 14 from USD 13.25 and lifted free cash flow guidance to at least USD 1.185 billion. Q2 free cash flow increased 8.9 percent year over year to USD 378 million, while Gartner repurchased 3.6 million shares for USD 547 million during the quarter.

Analyst target stays near the quote

MarketBeat lists a consensus Hold rating and an average price target of USD 187.30. Its analyst breakdown comprises 1 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 6 Hold, and 2 Sell ratings, showing a divided view despite the Q2 earnings beat.

Gartner stock holds the market line

Gartner stock stood at USD 178.52 on the NYSE on September 23, 2026, with a daily change of minus 0.13 percent. The combination of USD 4.37 adjusted Q2 EPS, USD 5.3 billion in contract value, and at least USD 1.185 billion in 2026 free cash flow guidance leaves execution against the raised outlook as the central market measure.