Vise Technologies Inc. Acquires New Shares in Gartner, Inc. $IT

Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new position in Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 3,247 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $421,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in IT. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Gartner by 143.9% in the 4th quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 100 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in Gartner during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in Gartner in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc raised its stake in Gartner by 75.5% in the first quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 172 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 74 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Gartner during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. 91.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

IT has been the topic of several recent research reports. Zacks Research raised Gartner from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Gartner from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Gartner from $120.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Gartner from $160.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $177.00 price target on shares of Gartner in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $187.30.

Gartner Stock Performance

Shares of IT stock opened at $195.98 on Wednesday. Gartner, Inc. has a 12-month low of $124.25 and a 12-month high of $265.85. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $153.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is $155.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98. The company has a market cap of $12.38 billion, a PE ratio of 17.58, a PEG ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 0.94.

Gartner (NYSE:IT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The information technology services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.76 by $0.61. Gartner had a return on equity of 525.46% and a net margin of 11.99%.The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.65 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.53 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. Analysts expect that Gartner, Inc. will post 14.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Anne Sutherland Fuchs sold 860 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $184.30, for a total transaction of $158,498.00. Following the sale, the director owned 8,097 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,492,277.10. The trade was a 9.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Yvonne Genovese sold 1,205 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.06, for a total transaction of $229,022.30. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,208 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,179,892.48. This trade represents a 16.26% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 2.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Gartner News

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly execution and shareholder returns: Gartner recently reported adjusted EPS of $4.37, well above the $3.76 consensus estimate, while revenue also exceeded expectations. Management raised portions of its 2026 outlook and repurchased 3.6 million shares for $547 million; the board authorized another $500 million for buybacks. Gartner gains as investors digest strong Q2 results
• Positive Sentiment: Positive industry positioning: Analysts at Zacks highlighted Gartner as one of three consulting-services stocks positioned to benefit from healthy demand. The stock has gained about 28% over three months, supported by earnings beats, steady revenue trends and expanded buybacks. Gartner stock gains 28 percent in three months
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry research is not a direct company catalyst: Gartner research forecasts semiconductor-market revenue of roughly $1.6 trillion in 2026 and sharp growth in memory-chip sales. These reports may reinforce Gartner’s brand and research relevance, but they do not directly change Gartner’s financial outlook. Gartner semiconductor market forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and conflicting trading signals: After the recent rally, investors may be locking in gains. The latest analyst price targets reported by Quiver Quantitative have a median of $162, below the current trading level, while three Gartner executives sold shares during the past six months and more institutions reduced positions than added them. Gartner trading and institutional activity
• Negative Sentiment: Limited top-line growth: Recent quarterly revenue was approximately flat year over year, leaving investors focused on whether earnings growth, buybacks and margins can offset slower business expansion.

Gartner Company Profile

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.