Vise Technologies Inc. Invests $421,000 in Gartner, Inc. $IT

Posted by Francis Steltz on Aug 26th, 2026

Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new position in shares of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 3,247 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $421,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Cresset Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in Gartner by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 1,493 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $392,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the period. Horizon Investments LLC lifted its stake in Gartner by 4.3% during the 4th quarter. Horizon Investments LLC now owns 1,237 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $312,000 after acquiring an additional 51 shares during the period. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its stake in Gartner by 5.8% during the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 1,019 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $268,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the period. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Gartner by 143.9% in the 4th quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 100 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Valeo Financial Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Gartner by 8.8% in the fourth quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC now owns 839 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $212,000 after acquiring an additional 68 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on IT shares. Truist Financial set a $205.00 target price on shares of Gartner in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Gartner from $120.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on Gartner from $162.00 to $181.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Gartner from $164.00 to $196.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Gartner from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $187.30.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Gartner

Gartner News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gartner this week:

Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly execution and shareholder returns: Gartner recently reported adjusted EPS of $4.37, well above the $3.76 consensus estimate, while revenue also exceeded expectations. Management raised portions of its 2026 outlook and repurchased 3.6 million shares for $547 million; the board authorized another $500 million for buybacks. Gartner gains as investors digest strong Q2 results
Positive Sentiment: Positive industry positioning: Analysts at Zacks highlighted Gartner as one of three consulting-services stocks positioned to benefit from healthy demand. The stock has gained about 28% over three months, supported by earnings beats, steady revenue trends and expanded buybacks. Gartner stock gains 28 percent in three months
Neutral Sentiment: Industry research is not a direct company catalyst: Gartner research forecasts semiconductor-market revenue of roughly $1.6 trillion in 2026 and sharp growth in memory-chip sales. These reports may reinforce Gartner’s brand and research relevance, but they do not directly change Gartner’s financial outlook. Gartner semiconductor market forecast
Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and conflicting trading signals: After the recent rally, investors may be locking in gains. The latest analyst price targets reported by Quiver Quantitative have a median of $162, below the current trading level, while three Gartner executives sold shares during the past six months and more institutions reduced positions than added them. Gartner trading and institutional activity
Negative Sentiment: Limited top-line growth: Recent quarterly revenue was approximately flat year over year, leaving investors focused on whether earnings growth, buybacks and margins can offset slower business expansion.

Gartner Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE IT opened at $195.98 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $12.38 billion, a PE ratio of 17.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 46.98, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a current ratio of 0.88. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $153.81 and its 200 day moving average price is $155.40. Gartner, Inc. has a 1 year low of $124.25 and a 1 year high of $265.85.

Gartner (NYSE:IT – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The information technology services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.76 by $0.61. Gartner had a net margin of 11.99% and a return on equity of 525.46%. The business had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.65 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.53 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year. Gartner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.000- EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Gartner, Inc. will post 14.42 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Anne Sutherland Fuchs sold 860 shares of Gartner stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $184.30, for a total value of $158,498.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 8,097 shares in the company, valued at $1,492,277.10. The trade was a 9.60% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Yvonne Genovese sold 1,205 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.06, for a total value of $229,022.30. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,208 shares in the company, valued at $1,179,892.48. This represents a 16.26% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 2.60% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Gartner Company Profile

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Gartner, Inc is a global research and advisory firm that provides insights, advice and tools for leaders in IT, finance, HR, customer service and other business functions. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Gartner specializes in helping organizations make informed decisions about technology, operations and strategy through a combination of published research, advisory services, consulting, executive programs and events.

The company’s offerings include proprietary research reports, market forecasts, and analytical frameworks that are widely used by technology buyers and vendors.