Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.720-0.820 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.690. The company issued revenue guidance of $350.0 million-$360.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $356.5 million.

Forrester Research Stock Performance

Forrester Research stock traded down $0.52 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $9.74. 108,942 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 125,264. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $8.25 and its 200 day simple moving average is $7.09. The firm has a market cap of $189.05 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.44, a P/E/G ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 0.92. Forrester Research has a 52 week low of $4.88 and a 52 week high of $11.57.

Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The technology company reported $0.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.13. Forrester Research had a positive return on equity of 6.65% and a negative net margin of 13.74%.The firm had revenue of $100.23 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $96.91 million. Forrester Research has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.720-0.820 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Forrester Research will post 0.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Weiss Ratings upgraded Forrester Research from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce”.

Key Stories Impacting Forrester Research

Here are the key news stories impacting Forrester Research this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Forrester earned $0.40 per share, exceeding the $0.27 consensus estimate, while revenue of $100.23 million also surpassed expectations of $96.91 million. Forrester Research Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $0.72-$0.82 is above the prior consensus estimate of $0.69, supporting the earnings outlook. Revenue guidance of $350 million-$360 million broadly brackets the $356.5 million consensus. Forrester Research Reports 2026 Second-Quarter Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management cited accelerated adoption of Forrester AI and stabilization in key business metrics, potentially providing a growth catalyst as the company navigates the broader AI transition. Forrester Research Reports 2026 Second-Quarter Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Director Neil Bradford retired from the board on July 28. The change occurs during Forrester’s AI-focused transition, but no immediate financial impact was disclosed. Forrester Announces Board Change Amid AI Transition
• Negative Sentiment: Contract value fell 3% year over year to $283.2 million, signaling continued pressure on recurring business and potentially limiting the durability of the earnings beat. Quarterly EPS also declined from $0.51 a year earlier, while the company still posted a negative net margin of 13.74%. Forrester Second-Quarter Financial Results

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Forrester Research

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Forrester Research during the first quarter worth approximately $149,000. Jane Street Group LLC bought a new stake in Forrester Research in the 1st quarter valued at $178,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new stake in Forrester Research in the 2nd quarter valued at $801,000. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new position in Forrester Research in the 2nd quarter valued at $131,000. Finally, Federated Hermes Inc. grew its holdings in Forrester Research by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 252,810 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,503,000 after buying an additional 2,446 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 55.20% of the company’s stock.

Forrester Research Company Profile

Forrester Research, Inc is a leading global research and advisory firm that provides insights and guidance to business and technology leaders. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a wide range of services designed to help clients understand market dynamics, evaluate technology investments and develop customer-centric strategies. Forrester’s core offerings include syndicated research reports, bespoke advisory services, consulting engagements and data-driven analytics.

Through its extensive research practice, Forrester produces in-depth analyses of emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices across sectors such as information technology, marketing, customer experience and digital business.