Gartner (IT) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$192.22
+3.30 (+1.75%)
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5d:
-7.23%
30d:
-2.41%
90d:
+4.87%
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Earnings: Nov 03, 2026
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Updated Nov 11, 12:00 AM ET
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
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LOW Confidence (62%)
Quality Score
42/100
Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
30-Day Fair Range
$190.47 â $222.97
Position: SLIGHTLY LOW
Forward P/E & Valuation
11.4x
FAIR
vs 12.1x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$201.46
+6.6% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$185.00 / $237.54
Trend: Strong Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: IT is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -2.1% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Signal fired Nov 5, 2026 at $201.62 · last confirmed Nov 6, 2026
Strength: 5.6/10
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$283.13
Based on 7.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$175.80
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 12.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: IT is currently trading at $192.22, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $190.47 to $222.97. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 11.4) is in line with its historical norms (12.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.1% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 612.8% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IT is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $185.00, while resistance sits at $237.54.
Market Sentiment: IT scores 31/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IT is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $185.00, while resistance sits at $237.54.
Market Sentiment: IT scores 31/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$190.47 -
$222.97
Company Quality Score
42/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
61.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$190.47 -
$222.97
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
Âą$11.97
(6.2%)
Support Level
$185.00
Resistance Level
$237.54
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
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View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (31/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($201.46)
- WARNING: Composite score 42/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.36
Wall Street Target
$201.46
(+6.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-1.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
612.8%
Profit Margin
14.8%
Valuation Discount vs History
-2.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical
11.4 vs 12.1
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-2.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$184.95
(-2%)
2-Year Target
$181.07
(-4%)
3-Year Target
$177.27
(-6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11â12)
$188.73
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 10.2%)
$442.28
(+134%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.4, Growth: 10.2%)
$253.09
(+34%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.7, Growth: 10.2%)
$215.13
(+14%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.68 | Current EPS (TTM): $13.96
Bull Case
$250.21
(+32%)
Analyst growth 19.1%, PE expands to 15.1
Base Case
$227.46
(+20%)
Market implied 19.1%, PE stable at 13.7
Bear Case
$129.89
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.4 to 12.1
Stabilization Target:
$201.14
(+6.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+6.5%
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Despite Gartner's Q3 earnings beating estimates, a weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter forecast led to a stock sell-off. The company faces competition from cheaper AI services.
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