$IT

Gartner Increases Full Year Guidance

Gartner (IT) raised its 2026 guidance, projecting adjusted EPS of at least $14.65 (up from $14.00), adjusted EBITDA of $1.615B (up from $1.570B), and adjusted revenue of $6.405B (up from $6.375B). Q3 earnings were $214.4M ($3.35 per share), with revenue down 1.2% YoY but adjusted revenue up 2.4%. Shares fell 0.64% in pre-market trading.

Original reporting
Published Nov 3, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ITBullishHigh
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Why it matters

The guidance raise is a fresh, material development for a large-cap company, offering a clear trading catalyst.

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Market read

Guidance upgrades for a major tech advisory firm can influence sector sentiment and present a short‑term trading opportunity.

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What to watch

Potential macro‑economic headwinds could temper the positive impact of the guidance upgrade.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Gartner Inc. (NYSE: IT) reported Q3 results and subsequently increased its FY2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ITBullishHigh confidence
Context

Gartner raised its FY2026 revenue, adjusted EBITDA and EPS guidance, marking the first public disclosure of the updated outlook.

Expected impact

potential modest upside as the market prices in the higher guidance

Evidence & confidence

Guidance upgrades for a large-cap tech research firm typically lead to short-term buying pressure, especially after a pre‑market dip.

Market effects

May lift sentiment for the broader tech research and advisory sector.

Primarily U.S. market impact; limited effect on other regions.

Limited to investors tracking large-cap U.S. tech services.

Counterpoint

The modest pre‑market decline could signal market skepticism about the sustainability of the guidance.

Key entities

  • Gartner Inc.

    Global research and advisory firm providing technology insights.

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