Compared to Estimates, Gartner (IT) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Gartner reported revenue of $1.72 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting an 8.1$1.68 billion by 1.80% [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $5.45, significantly higher than the$3.04 reported in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of 69.25% compared to the consensus estimate of $3.22 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from Research was$1.31 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $1.30 billion from three analysts [4] - Revenue from Conferences was$251 million, slightly below the average estimate of $253 million from three analysts [4] - Revenue from Consulting was$153 million, exceeding the average estimate of $131.26 million from three analysts [4] Stock Performance - Gartner's shares have returned +11.4% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a +1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]