GARTNER INC is expected to release its Q2 2026 10-Q filing in the upcoming earnings season. Last quarter: Gartner (IT) delivered a strong Q1 2026 with operating income up 13.7% YoY to $316.1M and EPS surging 17.3% to $3.18 diluted, despite a slight 1.5% revenue decline to $1.51B, driven by aggressive cost discipline and record share buybacks of $534.6M.
Drawn from management commentary in the Q1 2026 10-Q:
Total revenue declined 1.5% YoY to $1.51B, yet gross profit grew 2.0% to $1.09B as gross margin expanded 246 basis points to 71.9%, reflecting a favorable shift in revenue mix and a 9.6% reduction in cost of revenue from $475.0M to $429.3M.
Operating income rose 13.7% YoY to $316.1M, with operating margin expanding approximately 280 basis points to 20.9%, as SG&A expenses remained nearly flat at $726.3M (-0.5% YoY), demonstrating effective cost management relative to revenue.
Operating cash flow increased 24.7% YoY to $391.0M, significantly outpacing net income of $222.3M, indicating high earnings quality and strong cash conversion. Free cash flow (operating cash flow less capex implied by investing activities) was robust, supporting capital return activities.
Revenue
$1.51B
-1.51% YoY
EPS (Basic)
$3.19
++16.85% YoY
Gross Margin
71.9%
++2.45% YoY
Operating Income
$316.09M
++13.69% YoY
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