Gartner (NYSE: IT) SVP gets equity grants as family buys common stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gartner Inc. SVP John J. Rinello reported several equity transactions dated February 5, 2026. He acquired 1,182 performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs) that were originally awarded on February 6, 2025 and vest in four equal annual installments starting February 6, 2026.

He was also granted 8,901 stock appreciation rights (SARs) with a $152.03 exercise price, becoming exercisable in four equal annual installments beginning February 5, 2027 and expiring February 5, 2033. In addition, his immediate family purchased 50 shares of Gartner common stock at $154.13, and he now directly owns 3,046 shares plus these 50 indirect shares.

The filing notes that short-swing profits from the purchase of the subject shares have been returned to Gartner Inc., indicating compliance with insider trading profit recovery rules.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 50 shares ($7,707)

Net Buy 4 txns

Insider Rinello John J

Role SVP, Global Business Sales

Bought 50 shs ($8K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,182	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Stock Appreciation Rights	8,901	$0.00	--
Purchase	Common Stock	50	$154.13	$8K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,182 shares (Direct); Stock Appreciation Rights — 8,901 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 50 shares (Indirect, By Immediate Family); Common Stock — 3,046 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Short swing profits resulting from the purchase of the subject shares have been returned to Gartner, Inc. These performance-based RSUs were awarded on February 6, 2025 and vest in four substantially equal annual installments, commencing on February 6, 2026. This represents the number of RSUs awarded after the performance metric was certified. These SARs become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments, commencing on February 5, 2027.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Rinello John J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

56 TOP GALLANT ROAD

(Street)

STAMFORD CT 06902

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GARTNER INC [ IT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Global Business Sales

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/05/2026		P		50(1)	A	$154.13	50	I	By Immediate Family
Common Stock								3,046	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0	02/05/2026		A		1,182(2)		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,182	$0	1,182	D
Stock Appreciation Rights	$152.03	02/05/2026		A		8,901		02/05/2027(3)	02/05/2033(3)	Common Stock	8,901	$0	8,901	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Short swing profits resulting from the purchase of the subject shares have been returned to Gartner, Inc.

2. These performance-based RSUs were awarded on February 6, 2025 and vest in four substantially equal annual installments, commencing on February 6, 2026. This represents the number of RSUs awarded after the performance metric was certified.

3. These SARs become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments, commencing on February 5, 2027.

	/s/ Kevin Tang for John J. Rinello	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Gartner (IT) executive John J. Rinello report in this Form 4?

John J. Rinello reported new equity awards and a small stock purchase. He disclosed grants of restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights, along with an indirect purchase of 50 Gartner common shares by his immediate family, plus his updated direct and indirect share holdings.

How many RSUs were awarded to Gartner SVP John J. Rinello and how do they vest?

Rinello was awarded 1,182 performance-based restricted stock units. These RSUs were originally granted on February 6, 2025 and vest in four substantially equal annual installments, beginning on February 6, 2026, after certification of the applicable performance metric described in the filing.

What stock appreciation rights did Gartner SVP John J. Rinello receive?

He received 8,901 stock appreciation rights (SARs) at a $152.03 exercise price. These SARs become exercisable in four substantially equal annual installments starting February 5, 2027 and expire on February 5, 2033, all settled in Gartner common stock according to the filing.

What common stock transactions involving Gartner shares were disclosed for John J. Rinello?

Rinello reported an indirect purchase of 50 shares of Gartner common stock. His immediate family bought these shares at $154.13 per share, and he also reported direct beneficial ownership of 3,046 Gartner common shares following the reported transactions in this Form 4.

What does the Form 4 say about short-swing profits for Gartner SVP John J. Rinello?

The filing states that short-swing profits from the purchase of the subject shares were returned to Gartner Inc. This indicates that any profits subject to short-swing rules under securities regulations have been repaid to the company, as referenced in the footnote explanation.

What is John J. Rinello’s role at Gartner (IT) according to this Form 4?

John J. Rinello is identified as an officer of Gartner Inc. The filing lists him as Senior Vice President, Global Business Sales, and confirms he is not a director or a ten percent owner based on the checked boxes in the relationship section.