What to Expect From Gartner’s Q3 2025 Earnings Report

Company Overview - Gartner, Inc. has a market cap of $17.9 billion and is a leading global research and advisory company providing insights and tools for business leaders across various sectors including IT, marketing, supply chain, finance, and human resources [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate Gartner to report a fiscal Q3 profit of $2.41 per share, reflecting a decrease of 3.6% from $2.50 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, the expected EPS is $12.19, down 13.5% year over year from $14.09 in fiscal 2024, but is projected to increase by 8.5% annually to $13.23 in FY2026 [3] Stock Performance - Gartner's stock has declined by 54.9% over the past 52 weeks, significantly underperforming the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's 24.8% increase and the S&P 500 Index's 14.8% rise during the same period [4] Analyst Ratings - Following a "Hold" rating from UBS analyst Joshua Chan, Gartner's shares dropped by 4.4% on October 7, with a price target set at $280, indicating cautious sentiment despite the company's strong market position [5] - Overall, Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Gartner, with 14 analysts covering the stock: five recommend "Strong Buy," eight suggest "Hold," and one advises "Strong Sell." The average analyst price target of $300.09 suggests a potential upside of 25.3% from current levels [6]