Gartner (IT) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Oct 14, 2026
Gartner · Information Technology · ref. ETF XLK · 50 calls · price $196.96
What the company does: Gartner, Inc. provides business and technology insights to support decision-making and performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally.
📈 Gartner (IT) stock price
$196.96-20.2% over range
Oct 14, 25low $125.73 · high $258.17Oct 13, 26
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SellBuy
Hold
0% recommend buying · 6 analysts
📊 JPI status : Gartner has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
⚠️ The stock trades above the median target: it has beaten expectations. The “Hold” reflects conviction on the company, but the remaining quantified upside is low/negative.
🎯 IT price target & analyst consensus — price $197
The price target · all analysts combined (6 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 6$208+5.6%
Median target · of 6 targets$181-8.1%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 6$150-23.8%
Current price$196.96
Where these 6 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
233%
$208 ↔ $212
Below
467%
$150 ↔ $182
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Wells Fargo — 71% of its targets hit on this sector (563 calls tested). It aims for $150 (-24 %), call made on August 6, 2026, maturing on August 6, 2027 (69 d ago).
The 5 reliable analysts
$181-8.1 %
The 1 other firm
$212+7.6 %
How to read it: the 5 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 1 aim above the price, 4 below, hence their $181 median. “The 1 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 6 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy00%
Hold583%
Sell117%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 IT price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 50 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on IT most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in IT? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about Gartner? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
📈 Gartner fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 17.8Net margin 12.0 %Revenue growth -0.6 %Cheap for the growth
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 15 %
2023
Rev +7%Profit +9%
2024
Rev +7%Profit +42%
2025
Rev +3%Profit −42%
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold Gartner (IT)?
5 Congress members have disclosed IT buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
✅ Historical analyst reliability on IT
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo ↗ | 100% | +44.6% | 14 |
| RBC Capital ↗ | 100% | +25.0% | 2 |
| Stifel ↗ | 100% | +20.8% | 2 |
| Credit Suisse | 100% | +14.7% | 3 |
| BMO Capital ↗ | 80% | +14.4% | 5 |
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 67% | +23.1% | 6 |
| Goldman Sachs ↗ | 60% | -3.4% | 5 |
| Piper Sandler ↗ | 50% | +4.8% | 2 |
| Baird ↗ | 50% | -0.5% | 12 |
| B of A Securities ↗ | 33% | -12.9% | 3 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Gartner would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Gartner 10 years ago would be worth $1,429 today, i.e. +4%/yr on average. Best year: 2021 (+109%), worst: 2025 (-48%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Gartner
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $268 | -73% |
| 3 years ago | $386 | -61% |
| 5 years ago | $809 | -19% |
Return by year (Gartner)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -49% | $514 (-49%) |
| 2025 | -48% | $268 (-73%) |
| 2024 | +7% | $287 (-71%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
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📋 All analyst calls on IT
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BMO Capital ↗
Oct 13, 26
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$212
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 45.5% · -1.6% (365 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 13, 27
matures : Oct 13, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Oct 8, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$182
Price at call : $195.41 — gap to target -7%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -8%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 50% · +6.8% (1003 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 27
matures : Oct 8, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$208
Price at call : $184.92 — gap to target +12%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +6%
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 5, 27
matures : Oct 5, 27
BMO Capital ↗
Aug 18, 26
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$206
Price at call : $182.07 — gap to target +13%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 45.5% · -1.6% (365 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 18, 27
matures : Aug 18, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$196
Price at call : $184.82 — gap to target +6%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -0%
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
Goldman Sachs ↗
Aug 5, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$181
Price at call : $184.82 — gap to target -2%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -8%
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 50.2% · +9.3% (544 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 5, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$164
Price at call : $184.82 — gap to target -11%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -17%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 39.9% · -9.8% (454 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Aug 5, 26
▼ Underweight · 🎯$150
Price at call : $184.82 — upside -19%
Today : $196.96 — upside -24%
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
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Morgan Stanley ↗
Jul 10, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$173
Price at call : $141.31 — gap to target +22%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -12%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 50% · +6.8% (1003 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 10, 27
matures : Jul 10, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jun 24, 26
▼ Underweight · 🎯$120
Price at call : $126.63 — upside -5%
Today : $196.96 — upside -39%
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 24, 27
matures : Jun 24, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$164
Price at call : $142.77 — gap to target +15%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -17%
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 12, 27
matures : Jun 12, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $157.78 — gap to target +8%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -14%
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 7, 27
matures : May 7, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
May 6, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$183
Price at call : $157.78 — gap to target +16%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -7%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 50% · +6.8% (1003 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
RBC Capital ↗
May 6, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$160
Price at call : $157.78 — gap to target +1%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -19%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 39.9% · -9.8% (454 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
Goldman Sachs ↗
Apr 28, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$171
Price at call : $150.23 — gap to target +14%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -13%
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 50.2% · +9.3% (544 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 28, 27
matures : Apr 28, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$150
Price at call : $154.22 — gap to target -3%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -24%
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49.7% · +8.8% (979 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 10, 27
matures : Apr 10, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Mar 27, 26
▼ Underweight · 🎯$140
Price at call : $155.42 — upside -10%
Today : $196.96 — upside -29%
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 27, 27
matures : Mar 27, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$166
Price at call : $155.42 — gap to target +7%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -16%
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 26, 27
matures : Mar 26, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Feb 6, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$170
Price at call : $159.75 — upside +6%
Today : $196.96 — upside -14%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 54.1% · +15.2% (207 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 6, 27
matures : Feb 6, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$180
Price at call : $156.33 — gap to target +15%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target -9%
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49.7% · +8.8% (979 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 5, 27
matures : Feb 5, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Feb 4, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$200
Price at call : $152.03 — gap to target +32%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 50% · +6.8% (1003 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Feb 4, 26
▼ Underweight · 🎯$150
Price at call : $152.03 — upside -1%
Today : $196.96 — upside -24%
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 4, 27
matures : Feb 4, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$270
Price at call : $242.3 — gap to target +11%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +37%
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 9, 27
matures : Jan 9, 27
Morgan Stanley ↗
Dec 17, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$275
Price at call : $251.29 — gap to target +9%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +40%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 50% · +6.8% (1003 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 17, 26
matures : Dec 17, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Nov 6, 25
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$254
Price at call : $226.44 — gap to target +12%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +29%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 45.5% · -1.6% (365 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 6, 26
matures : Nov 6, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$256
Price at call : $226.44 — gap to target +13%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +30%
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 6, 26
matures : Nov 6, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$260
Price at call : $226.44 — gap to target +15%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +32%
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49.7% · +8.8% (979 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 5, 26
matures : Nov 5, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Nov 5, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$390
Price at call : $226.44 — upside +72%
Today : $196.96 — upside +98%
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 50.2% · +9.3% (544 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 5, 26
matures : Nov 5, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Nov 5, 25
▼ Underweight · 🎯$218
Price at call : $226.44 — upside -4%
Today : $196.96 — upside +11%
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 5, 26
matures : Nov 5, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Oct 29, 25
▼ Underweight · 🎯$231
Price at call : $248.4 — upside -7%
Today : $196.96 — upside +17%
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 29, 26
matures : Oct 29, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$270
Price at call : $251.03 — gap to target +8%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +37%
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49.7% · +8.8% (979 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 22, 26
matures : Oct 22, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Oct 16, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$300
Price at call : $235.73 — upside +27%
Today : $196.96 — upside +52%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 54.1% · +15.2% (207 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 16, 26
matures : Oct 16, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$280
Price at call : $245.27 — gap to target +14%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +42%
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 6, 26
matures : Oct 6, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Sep 9, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$263
Price at call : $246.28 — gap to target +7%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +34%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 39.9% · -9.8% (454 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 9, 26
matures : Sep 9, 26
Wolfe Research ↗
Sep 3, 25
■ Peer Perform neutral · not a buy
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 45.6% · +20.5% (103 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 3, 26
matures : Sep 3, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Aug 6, 25
▼ Underweight · 🎯$225
Price at call : $229.69 — upside -2%
Today : $196.96 — upside +14%
Expected -2% · Actual -19% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
+19.2%
stock -19% · XLK +43%
matured Aug 6, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Aug 6, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$322
Price at call : $229.69 — gap to target +40%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +63%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 50% · +6.8% (1003 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 6, 26
matures : Aug 6, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Aug 6, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$457
Price at call : $229.69 — upside +99%
Today : $196.96 — upside +132%
Expected +99% · Actual -19% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 50.2% · +9.3% (544 calls)
-19.2%
stock -19% · XLK +43%
matured Aug 6, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Aug 6, 25
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$272
Price at call : $229.69 — gap to target +18%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +38%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 45.5% · -1.6% (365 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 6, 26
matures : Aug 6, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$320
Price at call : $229.69 — upside +39%
Today : $196.96 — upside +62%
Expected +39% · Actual -19% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49.7% · +8.8% (979 calls)
-19.2%
stock -19% · XLK +43%
matured Aug 6, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$270
Price at call : $243.71 — gap to target +11%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +37%
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 6, 26
matures : Aug 6, 26
Morgan Stanley ↗
Jul 31, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$455
Price at call : $328.54 — gap to target +38%
Today : $196.96 — gap to target +131%
🎯 on IT : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 50% · +6.8% (1003 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 31, 26
matures : Jul 31, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 18, 25
▼ Underweight · 🎯$345
Price at call : $353.1 — upside -2%
Today : $196.96 — upside +75%
Expected -2% · Actual -60% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
+60.1%
stock -60% · XLK +35%
matured Jul 18, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$480
Price at call : $363.58 — upside +32%
Today : $196.96 — upside +144%
Expected +32% · Actual -61% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
-60.7%
stock -61% · XLK +37%
matured Jul 15, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$500
Price at call : $399.37 — upside +25%
Today : $196.96 — upside +154%
Expected +25% · Actual -68% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
-68.1%
stock -68% · XLK +58%
matured Jun 18, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
May 7, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$535
Price at call : $437.43 — upside +22%
Today : $196.96 — upside +172%
Expected +22% · Actual -64% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 50.2% · +9.3% (544 calls)
-63.7%
stock -64% · XLK +61%
matured May 7, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$525
Price at call : $437.43 — upside +20%
Today : $196.96 — upside +167%
Expected +20% · Actual -64% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on IT : 0% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 52.9% · +13.8% (573 calls)
-63.7%
stock -64% · XLK +61%
matured May 7, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
May 1, 25
▼ Underweight · 🎯$400
Price at call : $427.49 — upside -6%
Today : $196.96 — upside +103%
Expected -6% · Actual -65% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
+65.5%
stock -65% · XLK +50%
matured May 1, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$475
Price at call : $400.31 — upside +19%
Today : $196.96 — upside +141%
Expected +19% · Actual -61% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on IT : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49.7% · +8.8% (979 calls)
-60.8%
stock -61% · XLK +64%
matured Apr 21, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Apr 9, 25
▼ Underweight · 🎯$401
Price at call : $392.03 — upside +2%
Today : $196.96 — upside +104%
Expected +2% · Actual -63% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on IT : 100% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 49% · +11.4% (563 calls)
+63.3%
stock -63% · XLK +47%
matured Apr 9, 26
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Gartner stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Gartner, the analyst consensus is "Hold", with an average price target of $181 (-8% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (14 calls tracked on Gartner). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Gartner? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Gartner is $208 (+6% above today's price); the average is $181. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Gartner on our site before trusting it.
Is Gartner still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 12 analysts have a real record on Gartner, the best hitting 100% over 14 calls. Current consensus: "Hold". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in Gartner? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in IT (and why hesitate).
What has Gartner's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: IT performance & returns.
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