Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.720-0.820 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.690. The company issued revenue guidance of $350.0 million-$360.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $356.5 million.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Separately, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Forrester Research from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce”.
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Forrester Research Price Performance
Forrester Research (NASDAQ:FORR – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The technology company reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.13. Forrester Research had a positive return on equity of 6.65% and a negative net margin of 13.74%.The business had revenue of $100.23 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $96.91 million. Forrester Research has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.720-0.820 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Forrester Research will post 0.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.
More Forrester Research News
Here are the key news stories impacting Forrester Research this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Forrester reported second-quarter EPS of $0.40, well above the analyst consensus of $0.27. Revenue of $100.23 million also exceeded expectations of $96.91 million, supporting the stock. Forrester Research Reports 2026 Second-Quarter Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: The company maintained its 2026 revenue outlook of $350 million to $360 million while projecting EPS of $0.72 to $0.82, above the $0.69 consensus estimate. The improved earnings outlook suggests margin or cost-management benefits despite limited revenue growth. Forrester targets 2026 EPS of $0.72 to $0.82 while maintaining $350M-$360M revenue outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Management cited accelerated adoption of Forrester AI and stabilization in key operating metrics, providing a potential growth catalyst as the company transitions its offerings toward artificial intelligence.
- Neutral Sentiment: Director Neil Bradford retired from the board on July 28. The change comes amid Forrester’s AI transition but was not presented as a change to the company’s financial outlook. Forrester Research Announces Board Change Amid AI Transition
- Negative Sentiment: Underlying demand remains soft: second-quarter revenue was approximately $100 million and contract value fell 3% year over year to $283.2 million. The revenue outlook’s midpoint is also slightly below the $356.5 million analyst consensus, limiting the upside from the earnings beat. Forrester Q2 Revenue Drops to c.$100 Million
Institutional Trading of Forrester Research
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of FORR. BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its position in shares of Forrester Research by 402.0% during the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 6,190 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 4,957 shares during the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Forrester Research in the 4th quarter worth about $93,000. Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP purchased a new stake in Forrester Research during the 4th quarter worth approximately $93,000. Wells Fargo & Company MN increased its stake in Forrester Research by 46.2% during the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 12,842 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $104,000 after buying an additional 4,058 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oxford Asset Management LLP acquired a new position in shares of Forrester Research during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $113,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 55.20% of the company’s stock.
Forrester Research Company Profile
Forrester Research, Inc is a leading global research and advisory firm that provides insights and guidance to business and technology leaders. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a wide range of services designed to help clients understand market dynamics, evaluate technology investments and develop customer-centric strategies. Forrester’s core offerings include syndicated research reports, bespoke advisory services, consulting engagements and data-driven analytics.
Through its extensive research practice, Forrester produces in-depth analyses of emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices across sectors such as information technology, marketing, customer experience and digital business.
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