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Gartner Stock Plummets on Disappointing 2026 Outlook
4 Feb
Summary
- Gartner's stock fell over 20% after missing earnings expectations.
- 2026 revenue guidance of $6.46 billion fell below analyst forecasts.
- Fourth-quarter net income declined significantly year-over-year.
Gartner's stock plummeted on Tuesday, with shares falling more than 20% and heading for their lowest close since 2021. This steep decline is attributed to the company's report of lower fourth-quarter earnings and 2026 financial guidance that missed Wall Street's expectations.
The research and advisory firm projects total revenue of $6.46 billion for 2026. This figure represents a decrease from the $6.5 billion expected in 2025 and falls below the analyst consensus of $6.71 billion.
While net income is anticipated to rise to approximately $809 million in 2026, up from $729 million in 2025, this projection is below the analyst forecast of $979.4 million. In the fourth quarter, net income saw a decrease, totaling $242 million, or $3.36 per share, compared to $399 million, or $5.11 per share, in the same period last year.
