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Gartner (IT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Gartner reported Q3 2026 earnings, highlighting accelerated contract value growth (2.5% YoY), improved retention, and raised annual guidance. Revenue was $1.5B (+2% YoY), EBITDA $364M (+8% YoY), and adjusted EPS $3.59 (+30% YoY). The company emphasized AI-driven insights and strong conference attendance. Free cash flow was $1.3B (LTM), with $1.7B in stock repurchases over four quarters.

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Published Nov 3, 2026, 8:39 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ITBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and raised guidance reinforce Gartner's market position and could attract momentum traders.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings with strong metrics and buyback news provide a clear trading catalyst for IT.

03

What to watch

Higher buyback activity may mask underlying cost pressures from rising personnel expenses.

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

Background

Gartner's Q3 2026 earnings call highlighted accelerated contract‑value growth, margin expansion, and a $1.7B stock repurchase program.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ITBullishHigh confidence
Context

Gartner reported Q3 2026 results with revenue $1.5B, EPS $3.59 and raised full-year guidance, plus a $138M share buyback.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in higher earnings and buyback support

Evidence & confidence

Strong top‑line growth, 30% EPS increase YoY, and a new buyback tranche signal confidence and improve per‑share metrics.

Market effects

Sector

Positive earnings may lift the broader IT research and advisory sector.

Regional

U.S. market sentiment could improve as a large-cap tech name shows strength.

Global

Gartner's guidance may influence global enterprise‑software spending outlook.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the guidance raise is already priced in, the stock could face a short‑term pull‑back.

Key entities

  • company
    Gartner Inc.

    Global research and advisory firm (ticker IT).

  • executive
    Craig Safian

    Chief Financial Officer of Gartner who presented the financial results.

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StoryGartner Q3 2026 earnings beat but shares tumble about 13% on growth‑quality concerns

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