Gartner stock gets a UBS target boost to USD 208

Published on 10/08/2026 at 03:06 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Gartner stock carries a Hold consensus from 11 analysts with an average target of USD 188.50 on October 7, 2026. Q2 adjusted EPS rose 23.8 percent.

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Gartner stock (ISIN US3666511072) was last at USD 184.91 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026, down 1.52 percent on the session. The immediate catalyst is an analyst action: Investing.com reported on October 5, 2026, that UBS raised its price target from USD 196 to USD 208 while retaining a Neutral rating.

UBS sees contract value upside

UBS expects Gartner's third-quarter contract value growth to reach 2.5 percent, compared with a Street estimate of 2.3 percent, according to Investing.com. The same report described weakness in ex-Federal contract value as the main counter-factor, with a further 40 basis point deceleration expected by UBS.

The new UBS target is USD 23.09, or 12.49 percent, above the October 6 NYSE price of USD 184.91. That gap is more constructive than the broader analyst view, but the Neutral rating keeps the signal measured rather than bullish.

Hold consensus stays close to market price

MarketBeat lists a Hold consensus from 11 analysts as of October 7, 2026. The average 12-month target is USD 188.50, with a high of USD 240.00 and a low of USD 150.00; the average target is 1.94 percent above the USD 184.91 reference price.

Gartner's latest reported quarter provides the operating counterweight. In Q2 2026, adjusted revenue reached USD 1.68 billion, up 2.8 percent year over year, while adjusted EPS increased 23.8 percent to USD 4.37, according to The Globe and Mail in material dated August 4, 2026.

Management set 2026 adjusted EPS guidance at or above USD 14.00 and revenue guidance at or above USD 6.375 billion. The guidance followed Q2 contract value of USD 5.3 billion, which grew 1.7 percent year over year, while Consulting revenue declined 8.8 percent to USD 142 million.

Gartner stock remains below its yearly high

On October 6, 2026, Gartner stock stood 29.18 percent below its 52-week high of USD 261.10 and 48.86 percent above its 52-week low of USD 124.25. Market capitalization was USD 11.7 billion on that date, giving the analyst targets a valuation context rather than a standalone earnings signal.