Management & Strategy Capability Sanctions Clear

Gartner

gartner.com Updated Oct 25, 2026 Quality: 100/100

Strategic intent

Gartner is a global research and advisory firm that provides business and technology leaders with actionable, objective insights, decision-making frameworks, and advisory services to drive organizational growth and digital transformation.

Key market signals

2026-10: Gartner identified the top strategic technology trends for 2027 during its IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 in Orlando, highlighting the role of AI systems operating in an architectural vacuum.
2026-10: Gartner released its 2027 CEO Survey revealing that 44% of global CEOs struggle to demonstrate AI-driven financial returns, while 75% plan to increase technology investments.
2026-10: Gartner forecasted worldwide IT spending to grow 15% in 2027, totaling $7.35 trillion, crossing the $7 trillion mark for the first time.
2026-02: Gartner completed the divestiture of its Digital Markets business (including Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice) to G2, narrowing its focus to its core Peer Insights and advisory services.

Financial health

For Q2 2026, Gartner reported revenues of $1.7 billion (a decrease of 0.6% as reported, and a decrease of 1.6% FX neutral) and adjusted revenues of $1.7 billion (up 2.8% as reported, up 1.8% FX neutral) (https://investor.gartner.com).
Net income for Q2 2026 was $275 million, representing a 14.4% increase as reported, with Adjusted EBITDA excluding divested operations at $466 million (up 6.4% as reported) (https://investor.gartner.com).
Gartner updated its full-year 2026 guidance to expect revenue at or above $6.375 billion (FX-neutral growth of 1%) and full-year Adjusted EBITDA at or above $1.57 billion (https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/08/11/gartner-it-q2-2026-earnings-call-transcript/).

Impact & compliance

Social Impact Modern Slavery Statement (2026) Sector Risk: low Scope 3: HIGH SELF_REPORTED

Legal & risks

In early 2026, a securities fraud class action lawsuit (Schmidt v. Gartner, Inc., No. 3:26-cv-00394, D. Conn.) was filed against Gartner and certain executives. The lawsuit alleges that Gartner made false and misleading statements and failed to disclose material operational headwinds throughout […]

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