Gartner Stock Surges 8.8%, With A 6-Day Winning Spree
Gartner (IT) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 8.8% return. The company has gained about $1.6 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $20 Bil. The stock remains 48.9% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 15.6% for the S&P 500.
Gartner’s recent streak was fueled by a significant insider purchase of nearly $10 million in shares, signaling robust conviction. This coincided with the company reinforcing its pivotal role in shaping AI strategy, a market forecast to hit $1.5 trillion, boosting investor confidence amidst broader tech uncertainties.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are only a couple of things to fear in IT stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Moderate valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (see Buy or Sell IT).
For quick background, IT provides research, conferences for professional learning and networking, plus consulting with market research, custom analysis, and support services.
Comparing IT Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for IT stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | IT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 8.8% | -0.7% |
| 1M (21D) | 7.1% | 1.0% |
| 3M (63D) | -2.6% | 3.0% |
| YTD 2025 | -48.9% | 15.6% |
| 2024 | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 34.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 0.5% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has IT behaved after prior drops? See IT Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 24 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 91 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 6 | 66 |
| 4D | 3 | 19 |
| 5D | 5 | 2 |
| 6D | 6 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 24 | 91 |
Key Financials for Gartner (IT)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.9 Bil | $6.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $882.5 Mil | $1.3 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.7 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $327.1 Mil | $236.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $240.8 Mil | $35.4 Mil |
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