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.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The guidance raise is a fresh, material development for a large-cap company, offering a clear trading catalyst.
Market read
Guidance upgrades for a major tech advisory firm can influence sector sentiment and present a short‑term trading opportunity.
What to watch
Potential macro‑economic headwinds could temper the positive impact of the guidance upgrade.
Background
Gartner Inc. (NYSE: IT) reported Q3 results and subsequently increased its FY2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS.
Ticker impact
Gartner raised its FY2026 revenue, adjusted EBITDA and EPS guidance, marking the first public disclosure of the updated outlook.
potential modest upside as the market prices in the higher guidance
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
- companyGartner Inc.
Global research and advisory firm providing technology insights.




