Gartner(US:IT) Globenewswire·2026-03-20 18:50Core Viewpoint - A class action has been filed against Gartner, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors about its growth and projected revenue during the fiscal year 2025 [1][2]. Allegations - The complaint states that Gartner provided investors with overly positive information regarding its expected contract value (CV) growth and segment revenue while concealing material adverse facts about its actual growth rates [2]. - Gartner claimed it could achieve 12-16% CV growth in a normal macroeconomic environment, which the complaint argues was unrealistic given the challenges in the industry [2]. Decline in Stock Price - On February 3, 2026, Gartner announced a significant decline in its CV growth rate, which fell by 2%, and revealed a shortfall in its Consulting segment's performance against internal projections [3]. - Following this announcement, Gartner's stock price dropped from $202.40 per share on February 2, 2026, to $160.16 per share on February 3, 2026, marking a decline of nearly 20.87% in one day [3]. Class Action Participation - Shareholders interested in serving as lead plaintiffs must submit their papers by May 18, 2026, but participation is not required to be eligible for recovery [4].