Gartner Adds AI and Investment Experts to Board

Gartner ( (IT) ) has provided an announcement.

On January 29, 2026, Gartner appointed MIT artificial intelligence and robotics expert Professor Daniela Rus and veteran investment executive Edward Bousa to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to 13 members, 12 of whom are independent, with Rus joining the Governance Committee and Bousa the Audit Committee. The appointments bring deep AI, data science and academic research credentials alongside extensive global investment and capital‑markets experience to Gartner’s board, reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on artificial intelligence and investor‑oriented value creation as it executes on its growth initiatives in a more complex business and technology environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (IT) stock is a Hold with a $275.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Gartner stock, see the IT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on IT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, IT is a Neutral.

Gartner’s overall stock score reflects a combination of strong earnings performance and strategic initiatives, such as AI development and share repurchases. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and profitability margins are under pressure. The company’s valuation is reasonable, but the lack of a dividend yield may deter some investors.

To see Spark’s full report on IT stock, click here.

More about Gartner

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) operates in the business and technology research and advisory industry, delivering actionable, objective insights to help organizations make smarter decisions and improve performance on mission‑critical priorities. The company’s services are geared toward business and technology leaders who rely on Gartner’s analysis to navigate complex market and technological change.

Average Trading Volume: 953,193

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $16.72B

Find detailed analytics on IT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.