Gartner (IT) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Gartner reported quarterly earnings of $2.98 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.72 per share, and showing a year-over-year increase from $2.93 per share [1] - The company has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates over the last four quarters [2] Financial Performance - Gartner's revenues for the quarter ended March 2025 were $1.53 billion, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate and reflecting a year-over-year increase from $1.47 billion [2] - The company has also exceeded consensus revenue estimates in the last four quarters [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Gartner shares have declined approximately 11.9% since the beginning of the year, compared to a 3.9% decline in the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.28, with expected revenues of $1.66 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $12.18 on revenues of $6.51 billion [7] Industry Context - The Consulting Services industry, to which Gartner belongs, is currently ranked in the top 30% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact Gartner's stock performance [5]