Strong Financial Performance
Gartner's Q3 financial results were ahead of expectations with a revenue of $1.5 billion, up 3% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS was $2.76, up 10% from Q3 of last year.
Significant Share Repurchase
Gartner repurchased more than $1 billion of stock in the quarter, reducing share count by 6% year-over-year.
Enterprise Client Engagement and Retention
Enterprise client retention remains strong, and contract renewal rates improved from the second quarter. Client engagement was up, and attendee ratings of conferences reached all-time highs.
AI Demand and Development
There is unprecedented demand for help with AI. Gartner has developed over 6,000 AI insights documents and continues to enhance its AI-driven tool, AskGartner.
Positive Outlook and Guidance Increase
Guidance for the full year has been increased, with expectations for continued growth in 2026 and beyond.