Gartner Shares Sink to 52-Week Low After Q4 Revenue and 2026 Outlook Misses

Rhea-AI Summary

Gartner (NYSE: IT) shares fell to a 52-week low after its Q4 2025 results missed revenue expectations and its 2026 outlook came in below analyst projections.

Gartner beat EPS estimates but reported revenue shortfalls, issued weaker full-year guidance, and saw the stock drop more than 20% to below $160 on Feb. 3, 2026. Institutional buying showed mixed signals before the release.

Positive

• EPS beat consensus in Q4 2025
• Institutional buying: Mediolanum position up 136.2%
• National Pension Service increased stake by 5.7%

Negative

• Revenue missed analyst forecasts for Q4 2025
• Full-year 2026 outlook issued below projections
• Shares fell >20%, hitting a 52-week low below $160

News Market Reaction – IT

+3.17%

+3.17% Session close to close

In the Feb 18 session, IT gained 3.17%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement highlights ongoing legal scrutiny following Gartner’s Q4 2025 earnings, where reve...

Analysis

This announcement highlights ongoing legal scrutiny following Gartner’s Q4 2025 earnings, where revenue missed expectations and 2026 guidance came in below projections, despite an EPS beat. It follows a sharp -20.87% reaction to the earnings release and a subsequent investigation headline. Investors may track future disclosures, any developments in class action efforts, and how management updates guidance or capital allocation in upcoming filings and communications.

Key Figures

Post-earnings drop: more than 20% New low price: below $160 Mediolanum increase: 136.2% +1 more

4 metrics

Post-earnings drop more than 20% Share price decline by midday on February 3, 2026

New low price below $160 New 52-week low on February 3, 2026

Mediolanum increase 136.2% Increase in Gartner position before earnings release

National Pension Service lift 5.7% Stake increase before earnings release

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 11 (Negative)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Feb 11	Legal investigation	Negative	+1.0%	Probe into whether EPS beat obscured underlying revenue weakness.
Feb 03	Earnings results	Negative	-20.9%	Q4 2025 revenue slowdown and sharp profit, cash flow declines.
Jan 29	Board changes	Positive	-1.4%	New directors add AI and investment expertise to the Board.
Jan 29	Business divestiture	Neutral	-5.9%	Agreement to sell Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp to G2.
Jan 20	Earnings timing	Neutral	-3.8%	Announcement of February 3, 2026 Q4 2025 earnings release date.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news often coincided with downside, including a -20.87% move on Q4 2025 results and declines following the Digital Markets divestiture and earnings date announcement, while an investigation headline saw a modest gain.

Recent Company History

Over the last month, Gartner’s news flow has centered on Q4 2025 results, portfolio changes, and governance. The February 3 earnings release showed modest revenue growth but sharply lower net income and EPS, driving a -20.87% reaction. A subsequent investigation into the earnings quality followed. Gartner also agreed to divest its Digital Markets assets and expanded its Board, while the earnings date announcement itself drew a negative move. Today’s litigation-focused headline ties back to that earnings disappointment.

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NYSE: IT

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) following the company's fourth quarter 2025 earnings release that sent shares to their lowest level in a year. Investors who purchased Gartner stock and experienced losses may click here for more information.

According to data compiled from Yahoo Finance, Investing.com, GuruFocus, Business Wire, Finviz, and Benzinga, analysts heading into the February 3 earnings report expected Gartner to report a year-over-year earnings decline despite higher revenues. Pre-earnings coverage from Finviz noted that Wall Street anticipated revenue growth even as earnings per share were projected to fall.

The actual results deviated from these expectations in a meaningful way. While Gartner delivered earnings per share that beat consensus estimates, revenue came in below what analysts had forecast. More significantly, the company issued its full-year 2026 outlook below projections, prompting analysts to flag an expected year-over-year earnings decline.

The market reaction was immediate. Gartner shares fell more than 20% by midday on February 3, with the stock reaching a new 52-week low below $160, a low price not seen since early 2025. According to Chartmill, the pre-market decline was directly attributed to the revenue miss. The stock continued to trade lower throughout the regular session, confirming the severity of investor concern.

Institutional activity in the weeks preceding the earnings release showed mixed signals. MarketBeat reported that Mediolanum International Funds Ltd increased its position in Gartner by 136.2%, while the National Pension Service lifted its stake by 5.7%. These purchases occurred before the earnings disappointment became public.

Shareholders who lost money on their Gartner investment are invited to discuss their legal rights with Levi & Korsinsky at no charge.

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is a nationally recognized firm with offices in New York, California, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. that prosecutes securities, consumer, and shareholder class actions on behalf of investors (www.zlk.com).

CONTACT:
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
Email: jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
www.zlk.com

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FAQ

Why did Gartner (IT) shares drop to a 52-week low on Feb. 3, 2026?

Gartner shares fell after the company missed revenue forecasts and cut its 2026 outlook. According to the company, revenue came below analyst expectations and full-year guidance missed projections, prompting immediate negative market reaction and a >20% share decline.

Did Gartner (IT) beat or miss earnings in Q4 2025?

Gartner reported earnings per share that beat consensus estimates for Q4 2025. According to the company, EPS outperformed expectations even as revenue fell short of analyst forecasts, creating mixed signals in the quarter's results.

How did Gartner's 2026 outlook affect analyst expectations for IT earnings?

Gartner's 2026 outlook came in below projections and led analysts to flag a year-over-year earnings decline. According to the company, the weaker full-year guidance lowered expectations and contributed to the stock's sharp intra-day drop.

What institutional trades were reported before Gartner's Feb. 3, 2026 earnings release?

Some institutions increased positions ahead of the earnings release, showing mixed activity. MarketBeat data noted Mediolanum raised its Gartner stake by 136.2% and National Pension Service increased its position by 5.7% before the results.

What immediate market impact did Gartner's Q4 2025 report have on shareholders?

The market reaction was swift: shares fell more than 20% and hit a 52-week low below $160. According to the company, the revenue miss and weaker 2026 outlook drove investor concern and heavy selling pressure.