Gartner, Inc. stock has gained 28.4% over the past three months, outperforming the industry's 13% rally and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite's marginal return. The company reported earnings of $3.32 per share during the first quarter of 2026, beating the consensus estimate by 11%, and its second-quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate by 15.9%. Management raised the adjusted EPS outlook for 2026 to at least $14 during the second quarter of 2026 from the preceding quarter's view of at least $13.25. Gartner executed a significant share repurchase in the second quarter of 2026, amounting to 3.6 million shares for $547 million, resulting in a sharp 16.2% year-over-year decline in shares outstanding and driving the bottom line by 33.1%. The board of directors increased buyback authorization by $500 million to $1.2 billion in July 2026.
Gartner IncStrong earnings beats and raised EPS outlook, plus significant share buybacks and increased authorization.
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