Gartner, Inc. delivers actionable, objective business and technology insights through Business and Technology Insights, Conferences and Consulting. Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, contract value in Global Technology Sales and Global Business Sales, adjusted earnings measures, free cash flow, outlook, stock repurchases and capital allocation.
Recurring announcements also include Gartner Symposium/Xpo and summit programs for finance, security and risk management, cybersecurity and AI strategy, along with investor-conference appearances and research-led tools such as AskGartner AI.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) forecasts worldwide IT spending will reach $7.35 trillion in 2027, crossing the $7 trillion mark for the first time. The forecast implies 15% growth from 2026, with AI infrastructure and AI software shaping the next $1 trillion in spending growth.
Gartner projects data center systems spending of $1,366 billion, up 55.5% in 2027, and software spending of $1,679 billion, up 14.6%. Infrastructure as a service, or rented computing infrastructure, is forecast to grow 25.7% to $367 billion. These figures describe the technology market, not Gartner's own revenue outlook.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) will report its third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on November 3, 2026. The earnings release and supplement will be available on its investor website. The company plans to host a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET that day to discuss the results, with a replay available for approximately 30 days afterward.
Gartner (IT) published survey findings showing that 44% of CEOs struggle to demonstrate AI-driven financial returns to stakeholders. The 2027 Gartner CEO Survey polled 203 global CEOs and senior business executives in April and May 2026. Revenue/business growth was a top strategic priority for 62%, while 75% plan to increase technology investment and 80% said technology has become strategy.
To accelerate tangible AI financial returns through 2027, 63% identified radically redesigning the operating model, 52% cited aggressively deploying AI agents as employees, and 47% cited unlocking or reallocating capital through business restructuring. Expected high or medium disruption to strategic objectives through 2027 exceeded high readiness: 93% versus 24% for economic volatility, 79% versus 11% for persistent conflict, and 77% versus 20% for AI industrialization.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) published survey findings showing only 13% of CIOs reported significant or transformational enterprise value from AI so far. The 2027 CIO and Technology Executive Agenda survey covered 2,002 CIOs and technology executives from May to July 2026. The likelihood of AI use-case success remains one-in-five.
Only 31% of CIOs reported guidelines for stopping AI pilots before production, while 17% had guidelines for abandoning low-value initiatives in production. Meanwhile, 58% reported increased pressure to deliver cost improvement from AI, and 51% expected AI to increase technology solutions' total cost of ownership. Only 4% reported explicit plans to redesign roles for a workforce combining humans and AI agents; 40% expected to increase IT headcount in 2027.
Gartner (IT) outlined AI governance recommendations at its IT Symposium/Xpo, saying organizations face AI risks growing faster than value. A Q2 2026 survey of over 1,000 functional leaders found 58% reported some positive value from AI initiatives. A Q3 2026 survey of 303 CIOs and IT risk management leaders found only 25% of CIOs align technology and business risk.
Gartner recommends using its Value-Risk Flywheel to assess how value and risk accumulate, establishing an AI Central Bank to coordinate governance, and empowering employees to discover new uses for AI. The proposed AI Central Bank is a virtual governance framework, not a financial institution.
Gartner (IT) released survey findings showing 34% of U.S. consumers are very or extremely willing to use generative AI for holiday gift recommendations.
The survey covered 1,004 U.S. consumers in August 2026. Consumers currently using AI for holiday shopping inspiration consult an average of 4.48 inspiration sources, versus 3.24 for nonusers. Retailer websites, traditional internet searches and friends’ and family wishlists remain the most common inspiration sources. For purchases, 77% plan to shop in stores and 75% on Amazon. Gartner views AI as an additional discovery channel rather than a replacement for established shopping behaviors.
Gartner (IT) announced keynote speakers and program details for Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026, taking place October 19-22 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
The event is positioned as a global gathering for more than 7,000 CIOs and senior IT leaders, featuring over 350 sessions led by more than 140 Gartner experts and 180 solution providers. The opening keynote, “Reaching Escape Velocity - Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy,” will be delivered by Gartner analysts Daryl Plummer and Kristin Moyer. Guest keynotes include Serena Williams, Ian Bremmer, James Clear and Will Guidara. The co-located IT Xpo will showcase live demos, virtual meetings and presentations from over 180 IT solution providers.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) announced the inaugural Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026, to be held on September 28-29, 2026 at Park Plaza Westminster, London. The event, themed “From Risk Insight to Action,” targets enterprise risk, internal audit and compliance leaders.
According to Gartner, sessions will address AI governance, GenAI-driven compliance, smart data governance and scaling aligned assurance. Keynotes feature Gartner executives Nancy Queally and Tegan Gebert, plus guest speakers Dr. Paul Redmond and Magnus Lindkvist. The conference includes an exhibitor showcase of finance technology solutions and live demos.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) reported second quarter 2026 revenues of $1.68 billion, down 0.6% as reported (1.6% FX neutral), while adjusted revenues rose 2.8% to the same level after excluding the divested Digital Markets operation. Net income increased 14.4% to $275 million, with diluted EPS up 33.1% to $4.14; adjusted EPS grew 23.8% to $4.37.
Adjusted EBITDA excluding the divested operation was $466 million, up 6.4%. Operating cash flow rose 3.8% to $398 million and free cash flow 8.9% to $378 million. Total contract value FX neutral reached $5.3 billion, up 0.3% sequentially and 1.7% year over year.
Insights revenue grew 2.1%, Conferences 15.5%, while Consulting declined 8.8%. Gartner repurchased 3.6 million shares for $547 million, and in July 2026 the Board increased the share repurchase authorization by $500 million. According to Gartner, full-year 2026 guidance for adjusted EBITDA excluding the divested operation, adjusted EPS, and free cash flow was increased.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The earnings press release and supplement will be available on the Gartner investor website. The company will host a webcast call at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the quarterly results, with live access, replay, and dial-in participation available through pre-registration links.