What Gartner’s recent performance tells you

Gartner (IT) has drawn attention after a period where the stock is down over the past year and year to date, despite reporting annual revenue of US$6.47b and net income of US$740.64m.

At a recent close of US$148.17, some investors are weighing that share price against Gartner’s reported value score of 4 and an indicated intrinsic discount of 53.46%, alongside mixed short and past 3 months return figures.

For context, the share price has fallen sharply over the past year, with a year to date share price decline of 37.49% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 63.41%. This suggests momentum has been fading despite Gartner’s reported valuation discount and profitability.

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So with Gartner trading at US$148.17 despite a reported intrinsic discount of 53.46% and a value score of 4, should you see a mispriced opportunity here, or assume the market is already factoring in its future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 19.3% Undervalued

Gartner’s most followed narrative suggests a fair value of about $183.69 per share, compared with the recent close at $148.17. This frames the current slide against a higher long term valuation anchor.

The rapid increase in enterprise adoption of AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and complex IT strategies is driving rising client demand for Gartner's proprietary insights across multiple functions and industries, supporting potential long-term revenue acceleration as enterprises seek trusted guidance for mission-critical initiatives.

Read the complete narrative. Read the complete narrative.

The fair value hinges on a detailed earnings path, gradual margin shifts, and a future profit multiple that sits below many peers. Want to see exactly how those moving parts fit together, and which assumptions really carry the forecast?

Result: Fair Value of $183.69 (UNDERVALUED)

However, this depends on Gartner defending its subscription model against cheaper AI tools and managing client cost cutting that could pressure contract value growth.

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