Truist Securities Raises Gartner (IT) Price Target to $235

Truist Securities maintained its Buy rating on Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) on October 20, 2026, while raising its price target on the stock. The research note arrived as analysts across Wall Street updated their outlooks on the information technology advisory firm. Gartner shares closed at $219.64 on the day of the rating note.

IT Gartner, Inc.

$228.70 ▼ -3.51% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 22, 2026

Truist Securities' Call on Gartner

In its research note published on October 20, 2026, Truist Securities kept a Buy rating on the company while lifting its price target to $235 from $205. The upward adjustment in the target reflects the firm's forward-looking view on the advisory provider's business model and market position.

Other Institutional Activity in Gartner

Large investment firms adjusted their stock holdings during the second quarter. BAMCO Inc. grew its holdings by 1,683,524 shares, ending with 7,601,009 shares worth about $1,734,398,177. Independent Franchise Partners, LLP grew its holdings by 982,252 shares, ending with 5,582,962 shares worth about $1,273,920,228. AQR Capital Management, LLC grew its holdings by 607,849 shares, ending with 4,175,036 shares worth about $952,659,683. Harris Associates L.P. reduced its holdings by 289,133 shares, ending with 2,846,799 shares worth about $649,582,574. Two Sigma Investments, LP grew its holdings by 1,002,577 shares, ending with 2,129,702 shares worth about $485,955,386.

Gartner, Inc. Stock Up 4.0%

Gartner shares recently traded around $228.37, sitting 4.0% above their close of $219.64 on October 20, 2026. The stock trades 20.0% above its 50-day moving average of $190.32 and 34.5% above its 200-day moving average of $169.84. The shares remain 11.4% below their 52-week high of $257.69 while sitting well above their 52-week low of $124.25.

Recent Earnings

Gartner posted $6,463,626,400 in trailing-twelve-month revenue alongside earnings of $11.06 per share. The company operates with a net profit margin of 12.0% and generated a return on equity of 113.6%. The business is scheduled to release its next financial results on November 3, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Gartner, Inc.

Company officers executed open-market sales over the summer months. Officer Claire L Herkes sold 1,039 shares on August 7, 2026, at an average price of $190.71 for a total of $198,148. Officer Yvonne Genovese sold 1,205 shares on August 10, 2026, at $190.06 per share, totaling $229,022. Officer Akhil Jain sold 700 shares on August 20, 2026, at $201.73 per share, amounting to $141,211. Officer Robin B. Kranich sold 3,278 shares on August 27, 2026, at $196.50 per share, totaling $644,127.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 8, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained its Equal-Weight rating on the stock and raised its target from $177 to $182. On October 13, 2026, BMO Capital maintained a Market Perform rating while moving its target from $206 to $212. On October 20, 2026, alongside Truist's note, Wells Fargo maintained an Underweight rating and adjusted its target from $150 to $175, while RBC Capital reiterated a Sector Perform rating with an unchanging target of $198. Across the broader analyst community, the stock holds a consensus hold recommendation with 13 analysts tracking the company and an average price target of $193.77.

About Gartner

Gartner, Inc. delivers research, advisory services, and tools to help corporate leaders manage technology decisions, business strategy, and daily operations. The company operates through Insights, Conferences, and Consulting segments, serving clients globally from its headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward Gartner's upcoming earnings report on November 3, 2026, for updated guidance on enterprise technology spending. Market participants will also monitor whether the stock sustains its momentum above key moving averages following recent analyst target adjustments.