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Gartner, Inc. delivers actionable, objective business and technology insights through Business and Technology Insights, Conferences and Consulting. Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, contract value in Global Technology Sales and Global Business Sales, adjusted earnings measures, free cash flow, outlook, stock repurchases and capital allocation.
Recurring announcements also include Gartner Symposium/Xpo and summit programs for finance, security and risk management, cybersecurity and AI strategy, along with investor-conference appearances and research-led tools such as AskGartner AI.
Gartner (NYSE:IT) released its 2026 CMO Spend Survey, showing CMOs allocate an average 15.3% of marketing budgets to AI, while only 30% report mature or fully developed AI readiness. Marketing budgets remain flat at 7.8% of company revenue, up slightly from 7.7% in 2025.
More AI-ready organizations allocate 21.3% of marketing budgets to AI and hold average marketing budgets of 8.9% of revenue. Many CMOs report lacking sufficient budget (56%) and resources (54%) to deliver 2026 strategies, forcing sharper prioritization of AI-enabled transformation.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) reported Q1 2026 results: revenues $1.511B (down 1.5% as reported; -4.3% FX neutral), diluted EPS $3.18 (+17.3%), adjusted EPS $3.32 (+11.4%), net income $222M (+5.4%), adjusted EBITDA excluding divested operation $395M (+5.7%), and free cash flow $371M (+28.7%).
The company repurchased 3.3M shares for $535M and the board added $600M to the buyback authorization; contract value totaled $5.3B (+1.0% FX neutral).
Gartner (NYSE:IT) survey of 321 service and support leaders finds 85% are expanding human agent responsibilities as AI reduces contact volumes, while 31% have implemented or plan AI-driven frontline layoffs through 1Q27. 63% prefer gradual attrition; 75% shift agents into new roles.
Customer trust data shows 54% prefer human agents vs 32% for AI, underscoring continued human value in complex interactions.
Gartner (IT) forecasts worldwide IT spending will reach $6.316 trillion in 2026, a 13.5% increase from 2025, driven by rapid expansion in AI infrastructure, memory, and GenAI software.
Key category forecasts include data center systems $787,990M (+55.8%), software $1,443,621M (+15.1%), IT services $1,870,197M (+9.0%), and devices $856,189M (+8.2%).
Gartner (NYSE: IT) will report first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on May 5, 2026. A press release and earnings supplement will be posted on the company's investor website.
The company will host a live webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET and provide a replay for approximately 30 days; dial-in participation requires advance registration to receive a unique PIN.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) will host the Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026 in London on 8-9 June 2026 at the InterContinental London - The O2. The event theme is Autonomous Finance: Building Resilient, AI-Driven, and Value-Centric Enterprises, focusing on AI in finance, cost optimization and budgeting.
Keynotes include Gartner analysts Tamara Shipley and Clement Christensen, plus guest speakers Haben Girma and Peter Hinssen. The agenda covers AI roadmaps, safe AI deployment in planning systems, finance automation, and exhibitor demos; registration details are available on the registration page.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) will host the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit June 1-3, 2026 at National Harbor, MD. The event features 62 Gartner experts, 110+ research-driven sessions, five comprehensive tracks, keynote speakers, an exhibit showcase, and press registration details for journalists.
The summit will cover AI, leadership, cloud security, cyber risk, privacy, identity, vendor evaluation, and practical guidance for CISOs and security teams.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) will host the Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026 on May 27–29, 2026 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.
The event theme is “Autonomous Finance: Building Resilient, AI-Driven, and Value-Centric Enterprises”, featuring keynotes, analyst sessions, solution demos, roundtables and case studies on AI in finance, cost optimization, planning and budgeting. Registration and media contacts are provided for attendees and press.
Gartner (NYSE:IT) survey finds 50% of U.S. consumers prefer brands that do not use GenAI in consumer-facing content, based on a 1,539-person October 2025 poll. The research also reports 61% frequently question information reliability and 68% doubt content authenticity.
Gartner recommends transparency, optional AI features, clear labeling, and verifiable proof points to preserve customer trust and reduce brand risk.
Gartner (NYSE: IT) announced that David Cohen, SVP Investor Relations, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America 2026 Information & Business Services Conference on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:40 am ET in New York, NY.
A live webcast link will be available via the company website and a replay will be accessible for approximately 30 days following the presentations.