Gartner marked move on Wall Street, shares end the week with a strong gain

By Stefan Krueger, Long-Term & Business Model desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 11:54.

Gartner Inc. (US3666511072) ended Friday's NYSE session at 134.96 US dollars, up around 6.6 percent on the day compared with Thursday's close, according to MarketScreener data.MarketScreener quote overview This leaves the shares near the upper end of their recent trading range in the US software and IT services sector.

What the latest move shows

MarketScreener reports that Gartner shares closed at 134.96 dollars on June 26, 2026, after a 6.58 percent gain in regular NYSE trade, with after-hours indications modestly higher at around 135.98 dollars.MarketScreener price and performance data Trading volumes on Friday reached more than 2.1 million shares, markedly above typical daily activity reported in recent weeks.Pandaforecast session statistics

According to Pandaforecast, the June 26 session for Gartner was positive, with an intraday high near 135.61 dollars and a low around 128.35 dollars, underscoring the intraday volatility within the broader upward move.Pandaforecast intraday trading range The site places the current market capitalization at roughly 9.16 billion dollars, situating Gartner as a mid-cap name inside the global software and IT services peer group.TradingKey market cap and sector classification

How analysts and sector peers frame the stock

MarketScreener's analyst overview shows recent target changes, including Wells Fargo adjusting its price target on Gartner from 140 to 120 dollars with an Underweight rating on June 24, and UBS trimming its target from 170 to 164 dollars while maintaining a Neutral stance on June 12.MarketScreener analyst actions These moves point to a cautious to neutral analyst tone even after the latest share-price strength.

Pandaforecast cites an average analyst price expectation of around 166.54 dollars, which implies upside versus the latest close, but with the usual caveats around forecast uncertainty and valuation risk in the technology advisory space.Pandaforecast consensus summary Inside the broader software and IT services group, Gartner competes with names such as Oracle and SAP in parts of its research and consulting activities, though with a distinct focus on information technology market analysis and advisory services.TradingKey sector and peer information

The business behind the Gartner stock

Gartner's core business revolves around providing research, advisory and conference services that help corporate and public-sector clients make informed decisions about technology strategy and vendor selection.Gartner company overview A prominent example of its offerings is the Magic Quadrant series, where Gartner evaluates technology providers across categories such as cloud infrastructure, data analytics or cybersecurity.

Beyond the Magic Quadrant, Gartner publishes detailed market forecasts, survey-based insights and best-practice frameworks, supported by subscription-based access to analysts and tailored consulting assignments.Gartner Magic Quadrant methodology The revenue mix typically combines recurring subscription income, project-based consulting and fees from hosting executive-level conferences and events for IT and business leaders.Gartner investor relations materials

Where the Gartner shares trade now

Gartner Inc. shares (US3666511072) last traded on the NYSE at 134.96 US dollars as of 2026-06-26, 16:00 Eastern Time, based on TradingKey's delayed quote data.TradingKey quote and technical summary That price level reflects a meaningful weekly gain compared with earlier June readings in a volatile technology sector.

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