Digital Transformation And AI Will Support Sustainable Growth Despite Challenges

Analyst High Target compiles bullish analysts opinions to create narratives which represent one standard deviation above the consensus price target, using forecasted revenue and earnings figures, as well as the transcripts of earnings calls

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IT: Higher Margins And Buybacks Should Support Undervalued Shares Over Time

Gartner posts a strong quarter and expands its buyback plan, giving investors two levers that could lift results even if sales growth cools. But a new shareholder investigation adds a wrinkle worth watching as expectations reset.

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IT: Higher Margins And Buybacks Should Support Fairly Valued Shares Over Time

Gartner posts a strong quarter and leans further into share buybacks, helping support the case for steady gains even if growth stays measured. A new legal investigation adds a wrinkle investors may want to weigh alongside the company’s upbeat outlook for AI and IT spending.

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IT: Higher Margins And Buybacks Will Counter Recent Weakness Over Time

Gartner shares slide after weaker recent results and softer subscription sales, as investors worry about what AI could mean for the business. Even as some big holders head for the exits and at least one major bank turns more cautious, expectations still lean on stronger profitability and share buybacks to help offset the slowdown over time.

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IT: Expanded Buybacks And Higher Margins Will Support Long Term Returns

Analysts have reduced their price target for Gartner to $199 from about $253, citing a combination of updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that now point to a lower fair value estimate. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, Gartner repurchased 3,198,430 shares, representing 4.51% of its stock for US$507.23 million, under the long running buyback program announced on May 7, 2015 (Key Developments).

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IT: Expanded Buybacks Will Support Long Term Shareholder Returns

Analysts have revised their price target for Gartner to reflect a lower implied fair value of about $253, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profitability, discount rates, and a materially reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Gartner repurchased 2,233,218 shares, representing 3.06% of its shares, for US$599.11 million under its existing buyback authorization (Key Developments).

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AnalystHighTarget made no meaningful changes to valuation assumptions.

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AnalystHighTarget has increased future PE multiple from 43.9x to 50.7x.

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Digital Transformation And AI Will Support Sustainable Growth Despite Challenges

IT: Higher Margins And Buybacks Should Support Undervalued Shares Over Time

IT: Higher Margins And Buybacks Should Support Fairly Valued Shares Over Time

IT: Higher Margins And Buybacks Will Counter Recent Weakness Over Time

IT: Expanded Buybacks And Higher Margins Will Support Long Term Returns

IT: Expanded Buybacks Will Support Long Term Shareholder Returns

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