Forrester Research Faces Challenges in Q1 2025

Forrester Research ( (FORR) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Forrester Research presented to its investors.

Forrester Research, Inc. is a leading global research and advisory firm that empowers leaders in various sectors to drive growth through customer-centric strategies. The company recently released its first-quarter financial results for 2025, highlighting a challenging start to the year with a 7% decline in contract value compared to the previous year. Despite a decrease in total revenues to $89.9 million from $100.1 million in the same quarter of 2024, Forrester managed to maintain solid cash flow and continues to offer strategic guidance to its clients during these volatile times. Key financial metrics revealed a significant GAAP net loss of $87.3 million, heavily impacted by a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $83.9 million. However, on an adjusted basis, the company reported a net income of $2.0 million, demonstrating resilience in its core operations. Looking ahead, Forrester remains committed to navigating the uncertain economic landscape by leveraging its unique research model to support clients in optimizing costs and managing risks effectively.